Welcome, fellow makers! If you are looking for a quick, charming, and practical project to brighten up your coffee table, you are going to love this Crochet Flower Coaster Pattern. Not only do these little blossoms protect your surfaces from hot mugs and condensation, but they are also a wonderful way to use up leftover cotton yarn scraps.
Working up in just a couple of rounds, this pattern is fantastic for practicing your circular construction, increasing, and color-changing skills. Whether you whip up a single daisy for your bedside table or a whole bouquet of pastel coasters for a handmade gift set, this project is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you sit down with a cup of tea!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Medium-weight (Worsted / #4) cotton yarn in two colors (Color A for the center, Color B for the petals). Cotton is ideal because it absorbs moisture and handles everyday use well.
- Crochet Hook: 4.0 mm (G) or 4.5 mm hook.
- Notions: Yarn needle and a pair of scissors.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology is used throughout this pattern.
- MR: magic ring
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- st/sts: stitch / stitches
- inc: increase (work 2 sts into the same st)
- rep: repeat
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Round 1 (Center): Using Color A, start with a MR. Ch 1, work 12 sc into the ring. Pull the tail gently to close the center, and join to the first sc with a sl st. (12 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout). Work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. Fasten off Color A. (24 hdc)
- Round 3 (Petals): Attach Color B with a sl st to any st. Ch 1, work 1 sc in the same st. *Skip 1 st, work [hdc, 2 dc, tr, 2 dc, hdc] all in the next st to form a petal. Skip 1 st, work 1 sc in the next st.* Rep from * to * around, ending with your final petal. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Watch Your Tension: Keep your stitches relaxed and consistent so that your coaster lays completely flat rather than curling into a bowl shape.
- Weaving Ends: Use your yarn needle to weave in all loose ends securely on the wrong side of the work for a polished, professional finish.
- Blocking: If your petals curl slightly after finishing, give your coaster a gentle steam block or press it flat with a damp cloth.
- Customizing: Experiment with color combinations! Try a yellow center with white petals for a classic daisy, or deep brown and golden yellow for a vibrant mini sunflower.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: