Welcome back, crafty friends! There is nothing quite like adding a touch of handmade charm to your home decor, and these adorable crocheted apple-shaped coasters are just the project to brighten up your coffee table or desk. Not only are they delightfully playful and quick to stitch up, but they also make fantastic, heartfelt gifts for teachers, housewarmings, or fall celebrations.
Best of all, this beginner-friendly pattern uses basic stitches and cotton yarn to create a functional, absorbent pad that protects your surfaces in style. Grab your hooks, and let’s make something sweet together!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Worsted-weight (Category 4) cotton yarn in Apple Red (or Green/Yellow), Brown (for the stem), and Green (for the leaf). Cotton is best because of its absorbency and heat resistance.
- Crochet Hook: Size US G/6 (4.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and a stitch marker (optional).
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- Ch: Chain
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- Sc: Single crochet
- Hdc: Half double crochet
- Dc: Double crochet
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Note: The apple base is worked in the round, while the stem and leaf are attached separately.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Apple Base (Main Body): Using your main apple color, start with a magic ring. Ch 1, work 10 hdc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the first hdc. (10 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (20 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (30 sts)
- Round 4 (Shaping the Apple): Ch 1, work 1 sc in first st, 1 hdc in next st, (2 dc in next st) twice, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts, sl st in next st (this creates the top indentation), sl st in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts, 1 hdc in next st, (2 dc in next st) twice, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in next st, then work sc evenly around the remaining stitches to complete the bottom curve. Join with a sl st and fasten off, leaving a tail to weave in.
- Stem: With brown yarn, attach to the top center indentation of the apple. Ch 5, working back down the chain, work 1 sl st in each ch back to the base. Fasten off and secure ends.
- Leaf (Optional): With green yarn, attach just beside the stem. Ch 4, work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next ch, (1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc) in last ch. Working along the opposite side of the chain, work 1 hdc and 1 sc. Join with a sl st to the base and fasten off.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Weave in Ends Securely: Use your tapestry needle to weave all loose yarn tails into the back of the coaster so it sits completely flat on table surfaces.
- Maintain Even Tension: Keep your stitches snug and consistent so your apple holds its cheerful, rounded shape without warping.
- Block for Perfection: If your coaster curls slightly, lightly mist it with water and press it flat with a warm iron (suitable for cotton) to set the shape.
- Care Instructions: To keep your coasters looking fresh, hand wash them in lukewarm water with mild soap and lay them flat to air dry.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: