Welcome, fellow makers! If you are looking for a quick, charming project that pairs practicality with relaxing creativity, this crochet leaf coaster is for you. These handmade leaves protect your tables from mugs while adding a lovely botanical touch to your home decor. Best of all, they are a fantastic way to use up yarn scraps!
Whether you want rustic autumn tones, fresh spring greens, or modern neutrals, this approachable pattern works up in no time. Let’s grab your yarn and hook and dive right in!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: 15–25 yards of medium-weight (Worsted / #4) cotton yarn per coaster. Cotton provides great stitch definition and a sturdy surface.
- Crochet Hook: 4.0 mm (G-6) or 4.5 mm (7) hook, depending on your tension.
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and optional stitch markers.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- st(s): stitch(es)
- Note: US crochet terminology is used throughout. The leaf is shaped by working along both sides of a central foundation chain, transitioning from short stitches to tall stitches and back again.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Foundation Chain: Ch 16, ensuring your foundation chain lies flat and is not twisted. Leave a starting tail for weaving in later.
- First Side of the Leaf: Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work across the foundation: 1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 2 sc, and 1 sl st. This progression creates the curved profile of the leaf’s first side.
- Turning the Tip: In the very last foundation chain, work 3 sc into the same space to naturally curve around the pointed end without flipping your work.
- Second Side of the Leaf: Rotate to work along the opposite side of the foundation chain, mirroring your stitches: 1 sl st, 1 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc, and 1 sc.
- Joining: Join to the beginning of the round with a sl st to secure your work, fasten off, and leave a yarn tail.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Foundation Tension: Keep your starting chain comfortably loose so it is easy to work stitches into both sides of it.
- Yarn Choice: Stick to cotton fibers for coasters so they absorb minor moisture and withstand regular use and washing.
- Weaving Ends: Use your yarn needle to weave the starting and ending tails securely into the back of the central vein to keep the edges crisp and clean.
- Custom Sizing: Want a larger or smaller leaf? Simply add or subtract chains to your foundation and adjust the height sequence of your stitches to match!
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: