Easy Crochet Coasters Pattern
This easy crochet coasters pattern makes a 13 cm / 5.1 in round cotton coaster in six rounds. Build the solid double-crochet center, add open chain spaces, and finish with a small scalloped edge.
Before Starting This Easy Crochet Coasters Pattern
The first four rounds form a flat double-crochet circle. Round 5 creates 24 chain spaces around the edge, and round 6 fills each space with a compact scallop. Read all six rounds before beginning, especially the note about the turning chains.
The instructions use US crochet terms. No numerical gauge is supplied, so the listed diameter is an estimate. This guide preserves the supplied stitch counts and all eight original pages, but it has not been independently test-crocheted.
Materials for the Easy Crochet Coasters Pattern
- Cotton crochet yarn suitable for a 3.5 mm hook, in one color or assorted colors.
- Approximately 20–25 g of yarn for each coaster.
- 3.5 mm crochet hook.
- Scissors and a yarn needle for finishing.
Finished size: approximately 13 cm / 5.1 in diameter.
Abbreviations: ch = chain, sl st = slip stitch, sc = single crochet, dc = double crochet, st = stitch.
Stitch Count at a Glance
| Round | Repeat | End count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starting ch 2 + 11 dc in magic ring | 12 dc |
| 2 | 2 dc in every stitch | 24 dc |
| 3 | [1 dc, 2 dc in next] | 36 dc |
| 4 | [1 dc in next 2, 2 dc in next] | 48 dc |
| 5 | [Skip 1, sc in next, ch 2] | 24 chain spaces |
| 6 | [2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc] in every chain space | 24 scallops |
The source gives total stitch counts for rounds 1–4. The 24 chain spaces and 24 scallops follow directly from repeating round 5 around the 48-stitch circle.
Easy Crochet Coasters Pattern: Original Page Reader
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Easy Crochet Coasters Pattern: Round by Round
Round 1 — 12 stitches
Make a magic ring. Ch 2; this counts as the first dc. Work 11 dc into the ring. Pull the yarn tail to close the ring and join with a sl st. You have 12 stitches.
Round 2 — 24 stitches
Ch 2; it counts as the first dc. Work 1 dc in the same stitch, then work 2 dc in every remaining stitch around. Join with a sl st. You have 24 stitches.
Round 3 — 36 stitches
Ch 2; it counts as the first dc. Work 2 dc in the next stitch. Repeat 1 dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the following stitch around. Join with a sl st. You have 36 stitches.
Round 4 — 48 stitches
Ch 2; it counts as the first dc. Work 1 dc in the next stitch and 2 dc in the following stitch. Repeat 1 dc in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch around. Join with a sl st. You have 48 stitches.
Round 5 — 24 chain spaces
Ch 3. Repeat skip 1 stitch, sc in the next stitch, ch 2 around. Join with a sl st. The repeated skip-and-single-crochet sequence uses all 48 stitches and makes 24 chain-2 spaces.
Round 6 — scalloped edge
In each chain-2 space from round 5, work 2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc. Repeat in every chain space around.
The source says to repeat to the end but does not print a final join for round 6. For a tidy closure, you may slip stitch to the first sc and fasten off; that join is a practical finishing option rather than an additional printed instruction.
Finish the Coaster
- After the last round, cut the yarn and secure the final loop.
- Thread the yarn tail onto a yarn needle.
- Weave the tail through several stitches on the wrong side, change direction, and trim.
- Weave in the center tail securely after confirming the magic ring is fully closed.
- Shape the coaster flat. If needed, lightly wet-block cotton to an even 13 cm / 5.1 in circle and allow it to dry completely.
Blocking is optional and is not specified in the source. Keep hot cups away from acrylic or heat-sensitive substitutions; the supplied material is cotton yarn.
Shape and Count Checks
- Circle cups: check that the ch 2 counts as a dc and that each increase is in the correct place.
- Circle ripples: count the round again; extra increases are a common cause.
- Edge spaces differ: round 5 should alternate one skipped stitch with one sc all the way around.
- One scallop is missing: confirm there are 24 chain-2 spaces before starting round 6.
- Center hole remains: pull the magic-ring tail closed before weaving it in.
Easy Crochet Coasters Pattern: Questions
Is this suitable for a beginner?
The supplied pattern describes it as beginner friendly. You should already know how to make a magic ring, chain, slip stitch, single crochet, and double crochet.
How much yarn does one coaster use?
Approximately 20–25 g of cotton yarn per coaster, as listed in the source.
Can I make a set in several colors?
Yes. The pattern allows one color or assorted colors. Keep the same yarn thickness and hook size across the set for consistent dimensions.
Why does the circle have 48 stitches before the border?
The first four rounds increase by 12 stitches each: 12, 24, 36, then 48. Round 5 uses those stitches in pairs to create 24 open spaces.
Does round 6 end with a slip stitch?
The supplied round 6 does not explicitly print a join. Slip stitching to the first sc is an optional tidy finish; compare the final photos before fastening off.
All Eight Original Pattern Pages
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