Hello, fellow crafters! If you are looking for a quick, charming, and practical project to brighten up your coffee table, you are going to love these crocheted pear-shaped coasters. They are not only adorable and full of personality, but they also protect your furniture from pesky water rings!
This beginner-friendly pattern works up in just a little over half an hour, making it a fantastic stash-buster and a wonderful handmade gift idea. Let’s grab our hooks and stitch up something sweet!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: 100% Cotton yarn (Worsted weight / #4) in main color (soft green or yellow) and a small amount of brown or dark green for the stem. Cotton is absorbent and heat-resistant, making it ideal for coasters!
- Crochet Hook: Size G/6 (4.0 mm) hook.
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and a stitch marker.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- inc: increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- Note: The coaster is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the start of each round.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Base (Round 1): Using your main color, ch 6. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work 1 sc in each of the next 4 chs, 3 sc in the last ch. Working along the opposite side of the chain, work 1 sc in each of the next 3 chs, and 2 sc in the final ch. (12 sts)
- Round 2: [Inc] twice, 1 sc in next 3 sts, [inc] 3 times, 1 sc in next 3 sts, [inc] last 2 sts. (19 sts)
- Round 3: 1 sc in next st, inc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts, inc in next st, [1 sc, inc] twice, 1 sc in next 4 sts, inc in next st, 1 sc, inc. (25 sts)
- Shaping the Pear (Round 4): 1 sc in each st around to begin the body. (25 sts)
- Round 5 (Tapering): 1 sc in next 3 sts, dec, 1 sc in next 3 sts, dec, 1 sc in next st, dec, 1 sc in next 3 sts, dec, 1 sc in next 5 sts, dec. (21 sts)
- Round 6: 1 sc in next 2 sts, dec, 1 sc in next 2 sts, dec, 1 sc in next st, dec, 1 sc in next 2 sts, dec, 1 sc in next 4 sts, dec. (16 sts)
- Round 7: [Dec] twice, 1 sc in next st, [dec] twice, 1 sc in next st, [dec] twice, sl st to the next st to finish the main body. Fasten off and weave in ends.
- The Stem: Join brown yarn at the top center of the pear. Chain 4. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work 1 sl st in each ch back down to the base. Fasten off, secure, and weave in the remaining tail.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Block for Perfection: Lightly steam or block your finished coasters so they lie completely flat on your table.
- Keep Tension Even: Maintain a consistent yarn tension to ensure the pear shape stays symmetrical and professional-looking.
- Play with Colors: Feel free to experiment with blush pinks, mint greens, or warm golden autumn tones to match your seasonal home decor.
- Secure Your Ends: Because these will hold cold drinks and experience condensation, weave in all cotton ends securely to prevent unraveling during washing.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: