How to Crochet a Coaster For Beginners
Learn how to crochet a coaster using this easy to follow free crochet pattern which uses only the single crochet stitch. This quick and easy, free crochet coaster pattern is perfect for learning how to crochet a flat circle. Plus it’s a perfect scrap buster crochet pattern to use up those yarn odds and ends!
How to Crochet a Coaster | Free Crochet Patterns
If you’re looking to learn to crochet a coaster, this is the perfect beginner crochet coaster pattern. The free crochet coaster pattern uses only single crochet stitches and also teaches you how to increase your stitches.
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I’ve gathered up all 5 of the corresponding patterns in this tea and coffee set into one printable E-Book. Just look at everything included in the Honey & Crumpet E-Book:
- Teapot Cozy
- Placemats
- Coasters
- French Press Cozy (Cafeteria Cozy)
- Coffee Mug Cozy
All the patterns use the same bulky/chunky weight yarn and will not only help you learn how to crochet a flat circle, but you’ll also learn how to crochet a foundation chain, how to increase and decrease your stitches and create a beautiful crochet tea & coffee set to be proud of – every teatime!
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Skill Level: Easy
Materials:
Per Coaster – 15m/17yds Chunky (Bulky) yarn in 3 colours
- I used PaintBox Yarns Simply Chunky 100% acrylic (100g 136m/149yds) in the following 3 shades:
- Colour 1: Soft Fudge (309)
- Colour 2: Light Caramel (308)
- Colour 3: Champagne White (302)
- 6mm Crochet Hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle for chunky yarn
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Finished Size:
- 5 inches (12cm) across.
Tension
14 stitches and 12 rows = 4in (10cm) using 6mm crochet hook and Dc. Use a larger or smaller crochet hook to obtain the correct tension.
Stitch Abbreviations: US terms (UK in brackets)
St(s) Stitch(es)
Ch Chain
Sc (Dc) Single Crochet (Double Crochet)
2Sc (2Dc) Work 2 Double Crochet into same stitch (Work 2 Single Crochet into same stitch)
Pattern Notes:
- Whatever your skill level with crochet, I always recommend reading through this pattern before beginning. Get in touch if you need any help completing the pattern.
- This pattern is worked in the round.
- Ch1 at the beginning of the rows DOES NOT count as a stitch. Work your 1st stitch of the round into the same stitch as the chain.
Special Stitches
Magic Circle (Adjustable Ring)
Click here to view a video to show how to make a Magic Circle (Adjustable Ring).
How to Crochet a Coaster for Beginners
With Colour 1, Make a magic ring. (Alternatively, Ch4 and Sl St into 1st chain made to make a ring)
Round 1: Into centre of ring, Dc 6 times. Sl St to top of 1st St to join. (6)
Make a magic Ring.
Single crochet 6 times into the centre.
Slip Stitch to top of first Sc to join the round
Rnd 2: Ch1. 2Dc into each St around. Sl St to top of 1st St to join. (12)
Work into stitch under chain 1, Work 2 Single crochet into each stitch around
Slip Stitch to top of 1st Sc made to join round.
Rnd 3: Change to Colour 2. Ch1. Into same St as Ch, *Dc, 2Dc in next St*. Repeat between * and * around. Sl St to top of 1st St to join. (18)
Rnd 4: Ch1. Into same St as Ch, *Dc, Dc, 2Dc in next St*. Repeat between * and * around. Sl St to top of 1st St to join. (24)#
Rnd 5: Change to Colour 3. Ch1, into same St as Ch, *Dc into next 3 Sts, 2Dc in next St*. Repeat between * and * around. Sl St to top of 1st St to join. (30)
Rnd 6: Ch1. Into same St as Ch, *Dc into next 4 Sts, 2Dc in next St*. Repeat between * and * around. Sl St to top of 1st St to join. (36)
Rnd 7: Change to Colour 2. Ch1. Into same St as Ch, *Dc into next 5 Sts, 2Dc in next St*. Repeat between * and * around. Sl St to top of 1st St to join. (42)
Rnd 8: Change to Colour 3. Ch1. Into same St as Ch, *Dc into next 3 Sts, 2Dc in next St, Dc into next 3 Sts*. Repeat between * and * around.
Join the last round using an Invisible join. (Click here to see how to complete an invisible join). Fasten off and weave in ends!
Purchase the Pattern Bundle
Now you’ve completed your first crochet coaster, why not treat yourself to ALL the matching crochet patterns in the Honey & Crumpets Tea and Coffee Set.
You can download and print all 5 of the corresponding patterns in this pattern collection.
Just look at everything included in the Honey & Crumpet E-Book:
- Teapot Cozy
- Placemats
- Coasters
- French Press Cozy (Cafeteria Cozy)
- Coffee Mug Cozy
All the patterns use the same bulky/chunky weight yarn and will not only help you learn how to crochet a flat circle, but you’ll also learn how to crochet a foundation chain, how to increase and decrease your stitches and create a beautiful crochet tea & coffee set to be proud of – every teatime!
CLICK HERE AND GET YOUR COPY OF THE HONEY AND CRUMPET – PATTERN COLLECTION FOR JUST £10