Add a little handmade charm to your autumn decor with this cute crochet pumpkin coaster! Whether you’re sipping on a pumpkin spice latte or setting the table for Thanksgiving dinner, this easy fall crochet project is the perfect way to bring festive vibes into your home. The orange yarn, paired with the curly green vine and brown stem, makes this crochet coaster as cute as it is practical!
This DIY pumpkin coaster is quick to whip up, is beginner-friendly, and makes a great gift or seasonal accent. Use it as a drink coaster, a sweet table topper, or even as part of your Halloween or harvest decorations. Use the FREE pumpkin crochet coaster pattern below or grab the printable, ad-free pattern with BONUS Quick Guide from our Etsy shop and you’ll have your own festive coasters in no time!
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How to Make a Crochet Pumpkin Coaster
Materials:
- Cotton yarn (orange, brown, green)
- Crochet Pumpkin Coaster Pattern (No Ads)
Equipment:
Instructions:
Find what you need:
- Gather your supplies and materials.
Round 1:
- Use the orange yarn to make a magic circle and insert 12 double crochet into it. Pull the tail to tighten the circle and slip stitch into the first stitch to finish the round.
Round 2:
- Chain 2 and insert 2 double crochet into each stitch around (this is an increase). Slip stitch into the first stitch to finish the round.
Round 3:
- Chain 2 and insert 1 double crochet into the first stitch. Then insert 2 double crochet into the next stitch (an increase).Keep repeating this pattern (1 dc, 2 dc, etc) all the way around. Slip stitch into the first stitch to finish the round.
Round 4:
- Chain 1 and insert 1 slip stitch into the first stitch.
- Insert 1 double crochet into each of the next 2 stitches. Then insert 2 double crochet into the following stitch (an increase).
- Repeat this pattern (1 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc) 4 more times.
- Insert 1 slip stitch into each of the next 3 stitches.
- Insert 1 double crochet into each of the next 2 stitches. Then insert 2 double crochet into the following stitch (an increase).
- Repeat this pattern (1 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc) 4 more times.
- Insert 1 slip stitch into each of the last 2 stitches. Slip stitch into the first stitch to finish the round and complete the pumpkin shape.
- Cut the orange yarn and tie it off.
Make the stem:
- Attach brown yarn to the top of the pumpkin, in the far left slip stitch. Chain 1.
- Insert 1 slip stitch into each of the first 3 stitches (the 3 slip stitches at the top of the pumpkin).
- Turn your work and chain 1. Insert 1 single crochet into each stitch across.
- Repeat the last step (turn, ch 1, 1 sc into each st).
- Cut and tie off the brown yarn.
Make the vine:
- Add green yarn to your hook with a slip knot and chain 8.
- Insert 4 single crochet into the first chain.
- Repeat this, inserting 4 single crochet into each chain across.
- Cut and tie off the green yarn.
- Sew the vine to the pumpkin using the tail. Attach it in the corner between the stem and the top of the pumpkin.
- Sew in all of the tails.
- Your crochet pumpkin coaster is complete!
- Now have fun making a whole set, either making them all orange or using different colours. They look awesome on display, and they’re also perfect for fall gifting!
Helpful Tips:
- All of our crochet patterns are written using US terminology. The abbreviations used above are: dc (double crochet), ch (chain), and sc (single crochet).
- If you’re new to crochet, practice using our crochet basics posts! These guides give step-by-step instructions on the stitch or technique, offer helpful tips, and answer frequently asked questions.
- Transform your pumpkin into an apple coaster! Use red or green yarn to make your coaster and then add a leaf instead of a vine. Check out our crochet sunflower post for an easy leaf pattern.
Download our crochet pumpkin coaster pattern:
You can follow the full crochet pumpkin coaster pattern with step-by-step instructions for free right here in this post (supported by ads). Or, if you’d like a printable crochet pumpkin coaster PDF pattern with BONUS Quick Guide, you can grab it in our Etsy shop. It’s perfect to keep by your side as you crochet!
Printable Crochet Pumpkin Coaster Pattern
Get the printable Crochet Pumpkin Coaster Pattern PDF with step-by-step photos + BONUS Quick Guide in our Etsy shop!
What’s the best yarn for making a crochet pumpkin coaster?
100% cotton yarn is definitely the best yarn for making crochet coasters. We used Loops & Threads Classic Cotton to make these pumpkin coasters, but we’re also a big fan of Bernat handicrafter yarn.
Cotton yarn creates coasters that are durable, absorbent, and easy to clean. Acrylic isn’t recommended for coasters since it doesn’t absorb liquids well and isn’t as heat-resistant as cotton.
How long does it take to make crochet pumpkin coasters?
Each coaster takes about 20 minutes to make if you’re familiar with the stitches. It’ll take a bit longer if you’re new to crochet.
Can I make these pumpkin coasters without orange yarn?
Yes! After all, pumpkins come in a variety of colours. You can use beige or cream yarn to make your pumpkin. Pumpkins even come in shades of yellow, green, and red!
How can I wash my pumpkin crochet coasters?
We always recommend hand washing crochet items with a mild dish soap or detergent. But you can also place your coasters in a mesh laundry bag or pillow case and throw them in the washing machine on gentle/delicate cycle.
To dry, gently squeeze or press out the excess water (rather than wringing, as it can distort the stitches). Then re-shape and dry flat on a drying rack or towel, out of direct sunlight.
There’s something so satisfying about stitching up a little handmade pumpkin — and this crochet coaster is the perfect bite-sized project to embrace the season. With just a few rounds and a couple of scraps of yarn, you’ll have a cheerful fall accent that’s as functional as it is festive.
Whether you’re crocheting your first coaster or making a full set for friends and family, this beginner-friendly pattern is sure to bring on the autumn smiles. So grab your favourite yarn, cozy up with a warm drink, and let those fall colours inspire your next crochet creation!
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