How To Crochet a Coaster
I am so excited to share with you how to make a crochet coaster. These are just such a fun project to make because they are quick and easy to do, and they make perfect gifts or accents to your home décor. There are a couple of different patterns that I am excited to share with you, one is in a circle as a traditional poster, and another pattern is in a square, like a mug rug.
There are so many good reasons why you should learn how to make a crochet coaster. First of all, the new great gifts, especially if you’re looking for a last-minute gift idea, these are such a quick project, you can enjoy making them fast.
Crocheted coasters are also a great way to protect your coffee table against cold drinks or other beverages that you don’t want to harm the finish on the table. Not only are crochet coasters a good protection for your coffee table but they are also a cute addition to your home décor.
If you’re looking for an easy crochet project, with your beginner-level crochet hair, or have been crocheting for many years, this free pattern that I’m about to share with you is a great project to make in very little time. In the details it followed for the free crochet pattern, we will walk through the step-by-step process of how to make these cute coasters. They are a great way to learn some easy crochet projects or a fun idea for gift-giving.
Why Crochet Coasters
Crochet coasters are nice to have around your house to help protect surfaces from sweating glasses. You can also give these coasters away as nice gifts for anyone on your list. Plus I really enjoy these cute crochet sunflower coasters because they provide a bright cheerful spot in your home to help bring you joy.
Easy Crochet Coaster Pattern
These easy crocheted foot coasters are such a fun project to make. You can add your own flair to them, make them into fun coasters, give as gifts, or use them around your home. There are two different shapes in the patterns below. The first is a circle, if you want a traditional coaster shape, and the other is a square. This way you can choose which one you prefer the best, then easily follow the step-by-step instructions on how to make the
Tips for Crocheted Coasters
Boho Crochet Coasters. Feel free to add your own flair to make these coasters, especially the mug rugs into Boho-themed coasters. You can simply add fringe to the square coaster instructions to make it into an adorable Boho mug rug.
Making a Set of Coasters. The written pattern included below will take you through the step-by-step instructions on how to make either a circle coaster or a square coaster. From there you can choose to make a set of coasters, by completing four of the same style, or as many as you want, or you can make a mismatch set, whatever you prefer.
Quick Crochet Project
Before we jump into the detailed instructions for this pattern, let’s first look at what type of yarn you should use, the crochet hook size, and some of the basic stitches used in these patterns to make crocheted coasters.
Best Yarn for Coasters
One of the great things about learning how to make a crocheted coaster is that you don’t have to go out and buy specific yarn. In fact, you can use some scrap yarn from your yarn to stash for this project if desired. The best type of yarn to use is a 100% cotton blend, it’s best not to use acrylic yarn for this project. 100% cotton, which is the same type that you want to use for potholders, wash clause, or dish towels, and you might have some leftovers if you have made any of these projects before.
You can often find 100% cotton yarn in worsted weight yarn. This is the most common type of yarn to use. It’s gotten yarn and comes in many different colors. You can choose to use the same colors of yarn for all of your crocheted coasters, or you can make multi- colorful crochet coasters using a vera-gated skein of yarn or make each coaster different colors. It’s entirely up to your preference as to what colors you use.
Tip: Lion Brand Yarn has some great 24/7 cotton yarns that work great for this project, and Hobby Lobby also has something very similar in their stores, that is their store brand and is also 100% cotton.
Crochet Hook Size
When you make the simple coasters, using 100% cotton yarn, you will likely want to use a larger crochet hook. Please reference the packaging on the skein of yarn, just seeing what the manufacturer recommends as far as the appropriate crochet hook size. Usually, you will want to use an H, or I hook size, which is a 5.0mm or 5.0mm hook.
Now, let’s turn our attention to the basic stitches used to make these beautiful, crocheted coasters.
Simple Crochet Coasters
There are just a few basic crochet stitches that you will need to know in order to make these crochet coasters. The basic stitch used in this pattern are chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet stitch, and double crochet stitch. For the circle coaster, it might be beneficial to know how to make a magic ring, or you can simply make it your first round of stitches in the first chain space or slipknot.
Crochet Techniques to Know
How to make a Magic Ring
Make a magic ring, you’ll first take the end of the yarn, and wrap it around your hand. Hold out three fingers and loop it from the front around to the back in so that it reaches the front again. Hold the part where it intersects between your thumb and fingers, then turn your hand over so that there are two strands of yarn together.
Take your hook and insert the hook underneath the first strand and catch the second strand. Put the second strand through the first strand and create a type of slipknot. Tighten the knot, but leave a large circle for you to work in. After all of your stitches are made in the circle you can then take the end of the yarn and pull it tight so that the circle becomes nice and tight around your stitches.
Chain Stitch
To make a change stitch, your first begin by making a slipknot and inserting the book into the loop. Wrap the yarn around from the back of the hook over the top towards the front. This is called a yarn over. Pull the new loop through the previous loop on the hook this is one chain. Repeat this process until you have made as many chain stitches as your pattern instructs.
Single Crochet Stitches
To make a single crochet stitch, you’ll first need to make the base by making a chain, or magic loop. Then to make your single crochet stitch, insert the hook into the stitch indicated, yarn over by wrapping the arm from the back of the hook towards the front, then pull up a loop. There are now two loops on your hook. Yarn over once more and pull the new loop to the previous two loops on the hook to make a single crochet stitch.
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Half Double Crochet Stitches
A half double crochet stitch falls in between a single and a double crochet stitch. To make a half-double crochet stitch, first yarn over, then insert the hook into the next stitch indicated. Yarn over, and pull up a loop. There are now three loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through all three loops to make a half-double crochet stitch.
Double Crochet Stitches
A double crochet stitch is similar to a single, but it is about double the size of a single. To make a double crochet stitch, begin first by earning over, then insert the hook into the stitch indicated, yarn over, and pull up the loop. There are no three loops on the hook. Yarn over once more and pull through the first two loops on the hook, yarn over again, and pull through the remaining two loops on the hook. You have now made a double crochet stitch.
Treble Crochet Stitch
A treble crochet stitch is even taller than a double crochet stitch. To make this stitch, you will want first to yarn over twice, then insert the hook into the next stitch indicated. Yarn over and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops, yarn over and pull through the next two loops, then yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops to make a treble crochet stitch.
Increase Stitch
To make an increase stitch, you will simply make two stitches in one stitch from the previous round. This increases the number of stitches in that round and is perfect for making flat round objects such as round crochet coasters.
How to Slip Stitch
To make a slip stitch, you will simply insert the hook into the next stitch indicated, yarn over and pull the hoop up, and threw all the stitches on your hook. This makes a slip stitch.
Now let’s turn to the simple pattern, which is great for beginner crocheters, and for those of you that have been crocheting for many years. I am so excited to share this great project with you so that you can learn how to make a crochet coaster.
Simple Crochet Coaster Pattern
US Terms: This pattern is written is US crochet terms.
Skill Level: Beginner
Abbreviations:
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet stitch
sl st – slip stitch
inc – increase
st / sts – stitch / stitches
Round Coaster Crochet Pattern
Choose 2 skeins of 100% cotton yarn
Size 7 or 4.5 mm crochet hook size
How to Make Round Coasters
Round 1: make a magic ring, then in the same ring, make 8 hdc stitches.
Round 2: ch 1, in each stitch around, work and inc st, by making two hdc sts in the same stitch. Repeat around, join with sl st to the first ch space.
Round 3: ch 1, (inc, hdc) around, join with sl st to the first ch space.
Round 4: ch 1, (inc, 2 hdc) around, join with sl st to the first ch space.
Round 5: ch 1, (inc, 3 hdc) around, join with sl st to the first ch space.
Round 6: ch 1, (inc, 4 hdc) around, join with sl st to the first ch space.
Change the color of the yarn if desired.
Round 7: ch 1, sc in the first st, skip the next st, then make *2 dc sts in the next st, 1 tr, 2 sc (all in the same space), skip the next st, and make a sc st.* Repeat from * to * around. Then join with a sl st to the first ch space. Finish off and weave in the ends.
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Tip: If you want, you can make these round coasters using a double crochet stitch instead of a single crochet stitch. The double crochet tends to go much faster than a single crochet stitch does. If you are making these round coasters with a double crochet, then you will likely only want to do five rounds of double crochet stitches, and then do the scalloped edge from round eight. You can follow the instructions outlined above, simply replace any single crochet stitches with double crochet stitches.
Square Coaster Crochet Pattern (Mug Rug)
Row 1: Begin by making the foundation chain. Depending on the size of the coasters you want to make, I recommend that you chain 16 to 24 stitches.
Row 2: In the 3rd ch from the hook make a sc st, *ch 1, skip the next ch space, and make a sc in the next st*. Repeat from * to * across to the end. Ch 2 and turn.
Row 3: sc in the ch space from the previous row, *ch 1, sc in the next ch space from the previous row*. Repeat from * to * until the end. Ch 2 and turn.
Repeat row three until the coaster is square. Then finish off and weave in the ends.
Mug Rug Fringe
If desired, you can make a fringe on your square to transform it into s mug rug. To do this, cut a piece of yarn, or two so that they are approximately 3 inches long. Fold them in half. Insert the hook into the side of the square coaster and pull the center of the folded strands of yarn through. Then pull the loose ends through the loop you just pulled through and pull them tight so that they form a knot.
FAQs
What size to make your crochet coasters?
You can make your crochet coasters any size that you prefer, which is one of the great things about making them yourself. The idea in general is that they will be big enough to cover your surface when a glass is sitting on them. Typically 3-4 inches in diameter is plenty.
Which yarn is best for crochet coasters?
When you are making crochet coasters, the best type of yarn to use is 100% cotton yarn. You can find this yarn in special little skeins at your local craft store.
What size hook is used for making a crochet coaster?
The best size of hook for making a crochet coaster is going to be determined by the specific yarn that you use, and also your stitching tightness. In general, a size H hook, or size I crochet hook will work well.
What is the best crochet stitch for coasters?
Usually the best crochet stitches for coasters are going to be a single crochet, half double crochet, or a double crochet stitch.
Can I use acrylic yarn for coasters?
Technically you can use acrylic yarn for making coasters, but it may not be the wisest choice. The problem with acrylic yarn is that it will melt when exposed to heat. This is why it is best to use 100% cotton yarn for making crochet coasters.
Cute Crochet Coasters
These beautiful crochet coaster patterns as so much fun to make, and are the perfect pattern, using simple stitches for beginner crocheters.
No matter if you are a beginner or are looking for an easy project to be a great addition to your home, looking for a simple gift to make, or are simply trying to master your basic crochet skills, these beautiful coasters are the perfect project to try.
One of the great things about this project is that you can make these little coasters to be whatever size you want them to be!
Thank you so much for stopping by to learn how to make a crochet coaster! I hope that this crochet tutorial has been helpful to you, and now you can begin making your own crochet coaster project!
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How to Make a Crochet Coaster in Two Ways
Materials
- Choose 2 skeins of 100% cotton yarn
- Size 7 or 4.5 mm crochet hook size
- scissors
Instructions
How to Make Round Coasters (Sunflower Coasters)
- Round 1: make a magic ring, then in the same ring, make 8 hdc stitches.
- Round 2: ch 1, in each stitch around, work and inc st, by making two hdc sts in the same stitch. Repeat around, join with sl st to the first ch space.
- Round 3: ch 1, (inc, hdc) around, join with sl st to the first ch space.
- Round 4: ch 1, (inc, 2 hdc) around, join with sl st to the first ch space.
- Round 5: ch 1, (inc, 3 hdc) around, join with sl st to the first ch space.
- Round 6: ch 1, (inc, 4 hdc) around, join with sl st to the first ch space.
- Change the color of the yarn if desired.
- Round 7: ch 1, sc in the first st, skip the next st, then make *2 dc sts in the next st, 1 tr, 2 sc (all in the same space), skip the next st, and make a sc st.* Repeat from * to * around. Then join with a sl st to the first ch space. Finish off and weave in the ends.
Square Coaster Crochet Pattern (Mug Rug)
- Row 1: Begin by making the foundation chain. Depending on the size of the coasters you want to make, I recommend that you chain 16 to 24 stitches.
- Row 2: In the 3rd ch from the hook make a sc st, *ch 1, skip the next ch space, and make a sc in the next st*. Repeat from * to * across to the end. Ch 2 and turn.
- Row 3: sc in the ch space from the previous row, *ch 1, sc in the next ch space from the previous row*. Repeat from * to * until the end. Ch 2 and turn.
- Repeat row three until the coaster is square. Then finish off and weave in the ends.
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