Welcome back, crafty friends! If you are looking to add a sweet, handmade touch to your home decor, you are going to love this project. Today, we are making an adorable Crochet Strawberry Coaster that is just as practical as it is charming.
These fruity coasters protect your surfaces from condensation while bringing a playful pop of color to your coffee table. Best of all, they work up quickly, use minimal yarn, and make fantastic gifts or top-selling craft fair items. Let’s grab our hooks and get started!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (Category 4) 100% cotton yarn in Red, Green, and a small amount of White or Yellow for the seeds. Cotton is absorbent and heat-resistant, making it ideal for coasters.
- Crochet Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) or size needed to obtain a firm gauge.
- Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, and locking stitch markers.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- Ch: Chain
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- Sc: Single crochet
- Hdc: Half double crochet
- Inc: Increase (work 2 sts in the same st)
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Note: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch in each round.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Base (Red Yarn): Begin with a magic ring. Ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight to close. (6 sts)
- Round 1: [Inc] around. (12 sts)
- Round 2: [Sc in next st, inc in next st] around. (18 sts)
- Round 3: [Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st] around. (24 sts)
- Round 4: [Sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st] around. (30 sts)
- Round 5 (Shape & Taper): Sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, work 2 dc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 4 sts, sl st, and fasten off red yarn. This helps create the gentle taper of the strawberry.
- Leaves (Green Yarn): Join green yarn at the top edge of the strawberry. *Ch 4, working back down the chain: sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in last ch; skip 1 st on the base, sl st into the next st.* Repeat from * to * across the top edge to create 4 to 5 small leaves. Fasten off.
- Seeds: Thread your yarn needle with a strand of white or yellow yarn. Embroider small, evenly spaced vertical stitches or tiny “V” shapes across the front of the red strawberry body.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Weave in ends securely: Because coasters get frequent use and washing, weave your yarn tails back and forth multiple times to prevent unraveling.
- Maintain firm tension: Crocheting tightly helps the coaster keep its structure and prevents hot mugs from warping the shape.
- Block your work: If your edges curl slightly, lightly steam or spray your finished coaster with water and pin it flat on a towel until completely dry.
- Create a matching set: Make a batch of four or five strawberries, tie them together with rustic twine, and you have an instant, ready-to-gift kitchen accessory!
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: