Crochet Coasters – 4 Different Styles
I have had so much fun making crochet coasters this week. It’s nearly Christmas and I wanted some extra gifts that were quick to make up (because I might have left this until the last minute…) but looked really lovely.
I think my favorites turned out to be the vintage style coasters with shell stitch style edging, but I’d love to hear which ones you like the most.
The Stitches
- magic circle
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- 1sc – make one single crochet into the next stitch (example: 1sc x 4 – make one sc into the next four stitches)
- 2sc – make two single crochets into the next stitch.
- dc – double crochet
- slst – slip stitch
Stitch Notes
You will see in this pattern that where a chain begins a round to represent a double crochet, I am instructing you to chain 2 instead of the conventional 3. This is a personal preference that I always do to adjust patterns as I believe with my tension it actually looks neater. If you are happy with your starting chain lengths then just ch3 instead of ch2 where I make that note, but it could be interesting to see if you find that it also looks a bit tidier when it’s done this way too!
Round Crochet Coaster
To make these coasters I used a 50% cotton yarn in DK weight and a 4mm crochet hook.
Round 1
ch4, then slst into the first chain to make a loop
ch2 as the first dc, then dc x 11 into the central loop. slst into the top of the ch2
Round 2
ch3 (as the first dc and 1ch) then make 1dc and 1ch into each stitch of the circle. At the end, slst into the second chain of the starting chain.
Round 3
ch2, *make 2dc into the next chain gap, then 1dc into the top of the next stitch. Repeat from * until the end of the round, then slst to the top of the initial chain 2 to join
Round 4
ch2, 1dc x 2, ch1, *1dc x 3, ch1. Repeat from * until the end of the round, then slst into the top of the ch2 to join.
Round 5
ch2, 1dc x 2, 2dc into chain gap, then *1dc x 3, then 2dc into chain gap. Repeat from * until the end of the round, then slst to join into the top of the ch2.
Vintage Style Crochet Coasters
I recommend using a heavier yarn weight for this style. I used the high cotton Lily Sugar N Cream yarn, in a neutral shade, worked with a 5mm crochet hook.
Round 1
ch4, then slst into the first chain to make a loop
ch2 as the first dc, then dc x 11 into the central loop. slst into the top of the ch2
Round 2
ch2 (as the first dc), 2dc x 11, then 1dc into the base of the ch2 stitch. Close by slst to the top of the ch2
Round 3
ch2, *1dc x 2, ch2. *1dc x 3, ch2. Repeat from * until the end of the round, then slst into the top of the ch2.
Round 4
ch1, sc, sk, * make 7dc into the chain gap, sk, sc into center stitch of the cluster of three dc. Repeat until the end of the round, then slst into the initial sc to close.
Easy Crochet Coaster Pattern
This pattern is worked in a continuous spiral, using standard increases from a magic circle. If you’ve ever made amigurumi this is a style of crocheting that will be very familiar, and if you haven’t it’s actually a great, quick way to get a feel for whether you want to commit time to this manner of stitching. Personally, I love the repetition and pattern. Just remember, when working in a continuous spiral stitch markers are essential.
The example you see here was made in a cotton blend DK cream yarn using a 4mm crochet hook.
Round 1
Make a magic circle of eight stitches
Round 2
2sc x 8 (16)
Round 3
(1sc, 2sc) x 8 (24)
Round 4
(1sc x 2, 2sc) x 8 (32)
Round 5
(1sc x 3, 2sc) x 8 (40)
Round 6
(1sc x 4, 2sc) x 8 (48)
Round 7
(1sc x 5, 2sc) x 8 (56)
Round 8
(1sc x 6, 2sc) x 8 (64)
Round 9
(1sc x 7, 2sc) x 8 (72)
Round 10
1sc x 72
slst and tie off, then sew the loose ends into the coaster
Rustic Coaster
I used a fairly harsh textured blended fiber yarn for these crochet coasters. I love how the different colors of the yarn really add to the more rustic look. I worked this coaster in defined rounds, which means you won’t need to use a stitch marker and also gives it a more neat rounded finish.
Round 1
ch4, slst to join
Round 2
ch2, make 11dc into the chain circle. slst into the top of ch2 to join (12)
Round 3
ch2, make 1dc into the same stitch, then make 2dc x 11 (24)
Round 4
ch4 (as the first dc and ch2), *1dc, ch2, sk. Repeat from * until the end of the round. Then slst into the second starting chain.
Round 5
ch2, *3dc into the chain gap, 1dc into the next stitch. Repeat from * until the final chain gap, then make 3dc into that gap and slst into the top of the starting chain.
Round 6
ch2, *1sc x 12, 2sc. Repeat from * until the end of the round, the slst into the top of chain. Tie off, and hide the yarn tails within the coaster.
