Welcome, fellow yarn crafters! If you are looking for a quick, charming, and practical project to brighten up your coffee table, you are going to love this adorable Sheep Crochet Coaster. Not only does it protect your surfaces from heat and moisture, but its textured bobbles and sweet little face also add a wonderfully cozy, handmade touch to any room.
Whether you want to whip up a thoughtful handmade gift or just add a playful countryside vibe to your own home, this beginner-friendly project works up in no time. Let’s grab our hooks and get started on your new favorite crochet coaster!
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (Category 4) cotton yarn. You will need White (or Cream) for the body, a contrasting neutral (like Beige, Gray, or Black) for the face and ears, and a scrap of Black embroidery floss or yarn for the facial details.
- Crochet Hook: Size US G/6 (4.0 mm) hook to ensure a nice, firm fabric.
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and stitch markers.
Abbreviations & Pattern Notes
- US Terminology
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip stitch
- visc: Single crochet
- dc: Double crochet
- bobble: Bobble stitch (5-dc bobble in the same stitch)
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- Note: The coaster body is worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the start of each round.
Step-by-Step Pattern Instructions
- Body Base (White Yarn): Start with an MR. Work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Round 3: [1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] around. (18 sts)
- Round 4 (Textured Wool): [1 sc in next st, work 1 bobble st in next st] repeat around, ending with sc. (18 sts)
- Round 5: [1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] around. Join with a sl st to the first st and fasten off, leaving a long tail for weaving. (24 sts)
- Face (Contrasting Yarn): Ch 4. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, work 1 sc in each ch across, turn. Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st, then fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. (3 sts)
- Ears (Make 2, Contrasting Yarn): Ch 3, work 1 sl st in the 2nd ch from hook, and 1 sc in the last ch. Fasten off, leaving a tail to sew.
Finishing & Helpful Tips
- Secure Assembly: Pin the face to the lower center of the white body circle before sewing to ensure neat, balanced proportions.
- Facial Details: Use black embroidery floss to stitch a simple, sweet smile and French knot eyes onto the face piece.
- Maintain Tension: Keep your stitches nice and firm, especially when making the bobbles, so your coaster stays flat and durable.
- Weave in Ends: Use a yarn needle to securely weave in all loose ends on the back side for a clean, professional finish.