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What you need
Some cotton yarn
I used Lily Sugar’n Cream cotton yarn
4.0 mm crochet hook
A size 7 / G-style hook, or hook size suitable for your yarn
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Skill Level
Beginner
Finished Size
Approximately 4 inches / 10 cm across
Your finished size may vary slightly depending on your yarn, hook size, and tension.
Gauge
Gauge is not crucial for this crochet coaster. If you want a larger coaster, you can add another increase round before working the loop edging.
Instructions
This sweet little crochet coaster is one of those quick projects that feels far more impressive than the effort involved. It works up in about 10 minutes once you get going, uses a small amount of cotton yarn, and has a pretty looped edge that makes it look like a tiny crochet flower or mini doily.
It is a great beginner crochet coaster pattern, especially if you are comfortable making double crochet stitches and working in the round. Make a stack of them for gifts, craft fairs, teacher presents, housewarming baskets, or just to use up those leftover bits of cotton yarn hiding in the bottom of your stash basket.
Abbreviations
This pattern uses US crochet terms.
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
mc = magic circle
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
sts = stitches
fo = fasten off
Pattern Notes
The beginning ch 2 counts as the first dc in each round.
Join each round with a slip stitch into the top of the beginning ch 2.
Stitch counts are shown in brackets at the end of each round.
You can begin with a magic circle for a neater centre, or chain 3 and join to form a ring if you prefer.
The final round creates the decorative scalloped loop edging.
10 Minute Easy Crochet Coaster Pattern
To Begin
Make a magic circle.
Alternative beginner start: Ch 3, then join with a sl st into the first ch to form a small ring.
Round 1
Ch 2. This counts as your first dc.
Work 9 dc into the magic circle or starting ring.
Pull the magic circle closed if using one.
Join with a sl st into the top of the beginning ch 2.
[10 dc]
Round 2
Ch 2. This counts as your first dc.
Work 1 dc into the same st as the beginning ch 2.
Work 2 dc into each st around.
Join with a sl st into the top of the beginning ch 2.
[20 dc]
Round 3
Ch 2. This counts as your first dc.
Work 1 dc into the same st as the beginning ch 2.
Work 1 dc into the next st.
Work 2 dc into the next st, then work 1 dc into the next st.
Repeat from * to * around.
Join with a sl st into the top of the beginning ch 2.
[30 dc]
Round 4 — Looped Edging
Ch 5.
Skip the next st.
Sl st into the next st.
Ch 5, skip the next st, sl st into the next st.
Repeat from * to * around.
Join neatly into the base of the first ch-5 loop if needed.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for weaving in.
[15 loops]
Finishing
Use a tapestry needle to weave in all ends on the wrong side of the coaster.
For a neater finish, gently block the coaster by pinning the loops evenly into shape and lightly misting with water. Let it dry flat.
And that is it — one easy crochet coaster finished before the kettle has even properly boiled.
Helpful Tips
Cotton yarn is the best choice for crochet coasters because it absorbs moisture and holds its shape better than acrylic.
For a sturdier coaster, use a slightly smaller hook than the yarn label suggests.
If your coaster curls, your tension may be a little tight. Try blocking it, or go up half a hook size.
If your coaster waves, your tension may be loose, or you may have added too many stitches in the increase rounds.
Make several in different colours and tie them with a ribbon for a quick handmade gift. They are especially lovely as hostess gifts, stocking stuffers, or craft stall fillers.
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