If you’re wondering how to crochet a coaster, we have an easy and versatile free crochet pattern for you. The step-by-step photo tutorial makes it a great crochet coaster patterns for beginners but is versatile enough to be used in more advanced projects as well.
Calming Crochet Coasters
If you were to receive a gorgeous set of cotton yarn, what would you make? When we were initially thinking about what to make for December’s #12MonthsofDIY challenge (our last one!) with yarn we knew we wanted to work with cotton and the idea of crocheted loofah’s came to mind. But when Lion Brand Yarns sent us the beautiful skeins, in coastal-inspired colours we had picked, loofah just didn’t seem to cut it.
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Instead, I got out my crochet hook and made a coaster pattern! OK, although crochet coasters don’t seem any more glamorous than a loofah, these crochet rounds are a fantastic starting point for all kinds of projects including throw pillows, afghans and more. Stay tuned and we’ll be sharing some of these ideas in the coming months.
How to Crochet a Coaster
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To get started, we’re happy to share this starter crochet coasters pattern with you. And be sure to scroll to the end to see the other projects our talented and creative fellow Canadian blogger friends made with yarn!
A set of these crochet coasters would be a thoughtful handmade gift idea, especially paired with some mugs such as those from our own nature-inspired collection!
Crochet Coasters for Beginners:
Hook: G/7-4.5mm
Yarn: Lion Brand Yarns 24/7 Cotton (100g skein each of Charcoal, Silver, White, Jade, Aqua)
Guage: one coaster = 4” across
Round 1: Into Magic Ring ch3 (counts as 1dc), 11dc into Ring, join with sl st to 3d ch of starting ch3. (12dc)
Round 2: Ch4, (sk next sp, sc next sp, ch3) 5 times, sl stitch to 2nd ch of starting ch4. (24sts, 6 large loops)
Round 3: In each of the 6 loops created in Round 2: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc (30 sts), sl st to top of starting sc. (30sts)
Round 4: (ch3, sl st to top of dc from Round 3, ch3, sl st between 2 sc from Round 3) 12 times, sl st to starting ch1. (48 sts, 12 large loops)
Round 5: In each of the 12 loops created in Round 2: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc (60 sts), sl st to top of starting sc. Fasten off and sew in tails.
While these little rounds are perfect on their own as a set of crochet coasters, we think they’ll be amazing joined together into a lovely keepsake crochet afghan. Keep your eyes open for those instructions which we’ll share here shortly!
These teals and grays are just so soothing don’t you think?
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We hope this tutorial on how to crochet a coaster has been helpful.
More Craft Ideas Using Yarn!
We have more yarn craft ideas here on the blog such as our Sand Dollar Crochet Throw Pillow Cover and our Sand Pebbles Diamond Crochet Afghan Square. Moreover, be sure to explore all the beautiful crafts our fellow Canadian blogger friends made with their Lion Brand Yarn!
From the top left, they are:
Crochet Cowl from Brooklyn Berry Designs
DIY Chain Yarn Garland from Woman In Real Life
Easy Arm Knit Reading Blanket from Heather in Heels
Creative DIY Art Using Yarn from Love Create Celebrate
Easy DIY Faux Macrame with Wool from Vin’yet Etc.
DIY Pom Pom and Tassel Stockings and Tree Skirt from PMQ for Two
Free crochet coaster pattern for beginners from Sustain My Craft Habit
Beginner Crochet Infinity Scarf from Fresh Crush
DIY Yarn Wall Hanging from Lifeovereasy
How to Make an Arm Knit Blanket with a Fringe from The DIY Mommy
Make Embellished Yarn Wrapped Glass Bottle Vases from Time With Thea
We’d love to see a photo of your crochet coasters if you make them. Email us a photo or share it on Instagram and tag us @sustainmycrafthabit !
Do you have any other questions about how to crochet a coaster?
How to Crochet a Coaster
Materials
- Hook: G/7-4.5mm
- Yarn: Lion Brand Yarns 24/7 Cotton 100g skein each of Charcoal, Silver, White, Jade, Aqua
Instructions
- Round 1: Into Magic Ring ch3 (counts as 1dc), 11dc into Ring, join with sl st to 3d ch of starting ch3. (12dc)
- Round 2: Ch4, (sk next sp, sc next sp, ch3) 5 times, sl stitch to 2nd ch of starting ch4. (24sts, 6 large loops)
- Round 3: In each of the 6 loops created in Round 2: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc (30 sts), sl st to top of starting sc. (30sts)
- Round 4: (ch3, sl st to top of dc from Round 3, ch3, sl st between 2 sc from Round 3) 12 times, sl st to starting ch1. (48 sts, 12 large loops)
- Round 5: In each of the 12 loops created in Round 2: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc (60 sts), sl st to top of starting sc. Fasten off and sew in tails.
Notes
Bloom
Monday 2nd of May 2022
Lovely little design! I made one using Lily Sugar n' Cream to use as a reusable makeup cloth, it looks so good!
Jane and Sonja
Monday 2nd of May 2022
Thank you! So glad you liked it :) -Jane
Annie
Thursday 12th of August 2021
Have y'all created any patterns that expand on this pattern, like mentioned in the post? I didn't have any luck finding anything when I searched your site.
Also, any suggestions how to make this a little bigger...for those jumbo/over-sized coffee mugs? What could I add for another round or two?
Thank you so much!! 💓
Annie
Monday 16th of August 2021
@Jane and Sonja, Awesome! Thank you! I can't wait to see what you share. Would you mind to link it here for me when you do?
Jane and Sonja
Thursday 12th of August 2021
Hi Annie. You're right! I actually never got around to sharing another project. Thank you for reminding me. I'll take a look tomorrow and see how another couple rounds would work. Jane
Jeanne
Wednesday 6th of May 2020
Cute coaster! Would love to see pattern for the little storage basket (to hold a several coasters) pictured with it. Where can I get that, please?
Jane and Sonja
Friday 15th of May 2020
Hi Jeanne, thank you for the comment. Hmmm, I'm not sure which basket you're referring to, I looked over the post and I don't see an image of it.
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