Free Easy Beginner Crochet Pattern – Crochet Coaster

Learn how to crochet a granny square rectangle with this free crochet pattern that uses the  granny stitch and make your own crochet coasters which is perfect for gift giving! With many of us looking to give handmade gifts throughout the year, Granny’s Fancy Mug Rug is a super quick make – just what we need when there are so many of our loved ones we want to make for!

Granny Stitch Coaster | Free Crochet Pattern

Granny’s Fancy Coaster is inspired by one of my favourite ways to spend an afternoon – having tea and cake surrounded by the ones I love; along with one of my favourite cakes.

The French Fancy, which will always bring back such happy childhood memories of a Friday treat after school comes in 3 colours and flavours that I matched when making my coasters – you could make your crochet coasters in any colour you’d like!

I really love the granny stitch, and it features is so many of my crochet patterns because it’s easy to crochet and it can be worked in so many other ways than just a square! This pattern creates a Granny Rectangle – so only slightly different to a traditional square. 

If you’d like to make a Granny Rectangle Table Runner, Click Here to see the free pattern and video tutorial.

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I love nothing more than adding a handmade element to my coffee table and over the years I have designed a number of collections for you to create.

This pattern corresponds perfectly with the Running Rings Around Granny Collection and a great alternative to the circular granny stitch coaster

You can pick up a copy of the printable Granny’s Fancy Mug Rug pattern by simply clicking the button below to be taken to your favourite crochet pattern shop.Purchase PDF on Etsy Purchase PDF on Ravelry 

Easy Crochet Mug Rug Pattern with Fringe

As a quick an easy crochet pattern, the materials list is small, and can be made with cotton you have in your yarn stash.

Per Coaster you’ll need 40m of the main colour and 15m of the contrasting colour – a great stash buster.

Skill Level: Beginner/Easy

Materials 

• Cotton DK in 2 shades. I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK:
• Colour A –  in Coffee Bean (411), Bubblegum Pink (451) & Buttercup Yellow (423)
• Colour B – Paper White (401) for the contrasting colour
• 3.5mm Crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Click here to view all the 50 shades you can choose from and purchase PaintBox Yarns Cotton DK in – I know you’ll find the perfect shade for your project!

Abbreviations:  US terms (UK in brackets)

St(s)                             Stitch(es)

Ch                                 Chain

Ch Sp                          Chain Space

Dc (Tr)                        Double Crochet (Treble Crochet)

3Dc [3Dc in next]    Repeat instructions between brackets as directed

Finished Size

• 13cm wide x 10cm long plus optional fringe

Pattern Notes:

• Read through entire pattern before beginning. Please email [email protected] if you need assistance
• This pattern is worked in the round to form a rectangle
• Ch3 at the beginning of the rows DO count as a Double Crochet stitch
• Stitch instructions within brackets are to be worked in the same chain or stitch

How to make a granny stitch rectangle coaster

With A and 3.5mm hook

Round 1: Ch 10, 3dc in 4th ch from hook, skip next 2 ch, 3dc in next, skip next 2 ch,  [3Dc, Ch2, 3Dc, Ch2, 3Dc] in last ch, rotate to work in opposite side of starting chain, skip next 2 ch, 3dc in next (opposite 3dc on other side of chain), [3Dc, Ch2, 3Dc, Ch2] in bottom of ch3, slip stitch to top of ch3 to join.

Round 2: Slip stitch across next 2 dc and into space between 3dc, ch3, 2dc in same, 3dc in next sp between sts, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in ch2-sp, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in next ch2 space, 3dc in next 2 sps, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in ch2-sp, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in next ch2 space, slip stitch to top of ch3 to join. Fasten off A.

Round 3: Change to B. Slip stitch across next 2 dc and into space between 3dc, ch3, 2dc in same, 3dc in next sp between sts, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in ch2-sp, 3dc in next sp, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in next ch2 space, 3dc in next 3 sps, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in ch2-sp, 3dc in next sp, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in next ch2 space, 3dc in next, slip stitch to top of ch3 to join. Fasten off B.

Round 4: Change to A. Slip stitch across next 2 dc and into space between 3dc, ch3, 2dc in same, 3dc in next, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in ch2-sp, 3dc in next 2 sps, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in next ch2 space, 3dc in next 5 sps, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in ch2-sp, 3dc in next 2 sps, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in next ch2 space, 3dc in next 2 sps, slip stitch to top of ch3 to join.

Round 5: Slip stitch across next 2 dc and into space between 3dc, ch3, 2dc in same, 3dc in next, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in ch2-sp, 3dc in next 3 sps, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in next ch2 space, 3dc in next 5 sps, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in ch2-sp, 3dc in next 3 sps, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in next ch2 space, 3dc in next 3 sps, slip stitch to top of ch3 to join.

Slip stitch across next 2 Dc and into space between 3Dc.Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Continue on to adding fringe

Adding Fringe

For each coaster:



• Cut 30 lengths of yarn measuring 10 cm each (this will allow you add a fringe of 2 strands in each stitch)
• Take 2 strands.
• Fold them in half so that they form a loop at one end.
• Insert hook into a stitch along the shorter edge of the coaster.
• Hook the 2 stands over the hook and pull through the stitch.
• Bring the ends of the strands through the loop created.
• Pulling gently on the strands, tighten the loop securely.
• Once all fringe has been added, trim the ends so they are the same length.

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If you’d like to make a teapot cosy to go with Granny’s Fancy Coaster, why not treat yourself to the Running Rings Around Granny Teapot Cosy pattern pictured below – you could crochet it in the same colours or even in a solid colour too! 

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