Welcome back, crafty friends! If you are looking for a quick, charming project that adds a handmade touch to your home, you are going to love this heart-shaped crocheted coaster. Not only are these little hearts practical for protecting your furniture from morning coffee rings, but they also work up in a flash.
Whether you want to brighten up your own coffee table, use up your favorite cotton yarn scraps, or stitch together a heartfelt gift for someone special, this beginner-friendly pattern is a wonderful way to practice your shaping skills while creating something truly lovely.
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Approximately 15–20 yards of medium-weight (Worsted / #4) cotton yarn. Cotton is durable, absorbent, and handles heat well.
- Crochet Hook: US Size G/6 (4.0 mm) or H/8 (5.0 mm), depending on your personal tension.
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, and a pair of sharp scissors.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- Ch: Chain
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- Sc: Single crochet
- Hdc: Half double crochet
- Dc: Double crochet
- Tr: Treble crochet
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Note: Starting chains do not count as stitches unless otherwise specified. Maintain a consistent, even tension so your heart lies nice and flat.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Foundation: Start with a magic ring. Alternatively, ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring.
- Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout). Working directly into the center of the ring, work 3 tr, 3 dc, ch 1, 1 tr (this forms the bottom point of the heart), ch 1, 3 dc, 3 tr. Ch 3, then sl st into the center of the ring to secure. Pull your magic ring tight to close the center securely.
- Round 2: Ch 1. Working into the top of the stitches from the previous round, work 1 sc and 1 hdc in the first st. Work 3 hdc in the next st. Work 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts. Work (1 hdc, 1 dc) in the next st. Work (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) into the bottom point ch-1 space. Work (1 dc, 1 hdc) in the next st. Work 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts. Work 3 hdc in the next st. Work 1 hdc and 1 sc in the final st, then ch 3 and sl st into the center ring.
- Round 3: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st across the top curve, working 2 sc into the bottom point ch-1 space to keep the point sharp. Continue sc evenly around the remaining edge of the heart, ending with a sl st to the first st of the round.
- Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail for weaving.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Weave Securely: Use your yarn needle to weave in all loose ends tightly along the back of the stitches to ensure your coaster holds up through daily use.
- Block for Perfection: Lightly steam or block your finished coasters to smooth out the edges and give the heart a crisp, clean shape.
- Watch Your Tension: Keep your stitches firm but not overly tight. If the edges begin to curl inward, try going up a hook size.
- Create Sets: Make a matching set of four or six in coordinating colors to create a wonderful handmade gift for housewarmings, weddings, or holidays.
Watch the Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Prefer visual guidance? Follow along with the complete video tutorial below: