Bring a touch of cozy autumn charm to your home with these adorable, quick-to-make pumpkin coasters! Whether you’re preparing for a seasonal gathering or looking for the perfect handmade gift, this project is a wonderful way to practice working in the round. Best of all, they are beginner-friendly and work up in under an hour.
These coasters are designed to be practical as well as decorative. By using cotton yarn and a slightly smaller hook than the label recommends, you’ll create a dense, absorbent fabric that protects your tables while looking absolutely darling. Let’s grab our hooks and get started!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (Size 4) cotton yarn in pumpkin orange, plus a small amount of brown for the stem.
- Hook: Size G/6 (4.0mm) crochet hook to ensure tight, sturdy stitches.
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving ends, scissors, and optional blocking pins.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- st/sts: Stitch/stitches
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip stitch
- sc: Single crochet
- dc: Double crochet
- MR: Magic Ring
- Pattern Note: We will work in continuous rounds. You may want to use a stitch marker to keep track of your first stitch in each round.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Foundation: Make a Magic Ring (or chain 4 and sl st to the first chain to form a loop).
- Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 11 dc into the MR. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3. (12 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, work 2 dc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (24 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next*—repeat around. Join with a sl st. (36 sts)
- Round 4 (Creating Texture): To create the “segments,” work a round of sc, but work into the back loop only (BLO) to create a subtle ridge. Join with a sl st and fasten off orange yarn.
- The Stem: With brown yarn, join to any stitch on the top edge. Ch 4, sc in the second ch from hook and next two chains. Sl st back into the base of the coaster and fasten off.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Weave Ends Securely: Because these are functional coasters, be sure to weave your yarn tails back and forth through the stitches multiple times to ensure they don’t pop out after repeated use.
- Perfect Tension: If your coasters feel too loose or flimsy, try dropping down one hook size. A tighter tension is vital for a coaster that sits flat and holds up to a cold glass.
- Blocking for Shape: For a professional, polished look, lightly spray your finished coaster with water and pin it flat on a towel until dry. This helps “set” the stitches and ensures the pumpkin shape stays circular.
- Customization: Feel free to experiment with colors! You can make a whole patch of pumpkins using shades of cream, mustard, or muted sage green to match your existing home decor.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: