How to Make Crochet Sunburst Coasters: A Fun and Simple Guide

Crochet Sunburst Coasters are the perfect way to add a touch of charm and functionality to your home decor! Not only are they practical for catching drips and spills, but their whimsical sunburst design also brings a sunny vibe to any room. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, these coasters make for a fun and rewarding project. Plus, they're great for using up leftover yarn scraps, making them both eco-friendly and budget-friendly. So, grab your yarn and crochet hook, and start creating your own set of adorable Crochet Sunburst Coasters today!

Materials Needed & Measurements

• Yarn

  : 1 skein each of Lion Brand Color Theory in the following colors:
  • Canyon (619-132AG)
  • Himalayan Salt (619-184X)
  • Dijon (619-170AE)
  • Tourmaline (619-178S)
  • Stonewash (619-109W) (Worsted weight 4; 246 yds/225 m per skein. Each coaster requires approximately 20 yds/18 m.)

• Crochet Hook

  : Size US H/8 (5 mm)

• Additional Tools

  :
  • Removable stitch marker (optional)
  • Tapestry needle

Measurements

• Gauge

  : 16 stitches = 4”/10 cm in double crochet

• Finished Dimensions

  :

  • Diameter

    : 4”/10 cm

  • Circumference

    : 12.5”/32 cm

Abbreviations Used

• Ch

  : Chain

• Ch-1 sp

  : Chain-1 space

• Ch-2 sp

  : Chain-2 space

• Ch-3 sp

  : Chain-3 space

• Dc

  : Double crochet

• Dccl

  : Double crochet cluster

• 3dccl

  : 3 double crochet cluster

• Sc

  : Single crochet

• Sl st

  : Slip stitch

• St(s)

  : Stitch(es)

• Tr

  : Treble crochet

Stitching Instructions for Making the Sunburst Coasters Pattern

Round 1: Forming the Base Circle

• Start with a

  magic ring

  to create a seamless circular base.

• Ch 3

  (this counts as the first

  dc

  of the round).
• Work

  11 dc

  into the magic ring.
• Tighten the magic ring to close the center, then

  sl st

  into the top of the beginning

  ch 3

  to join the round.

  • Stitch Count

    : 12

    dc

    .

Round 2: Adding Spaces for the Pattern

• Ch 4

  (this counts as 1

  dc

  + 1

  ch-1 sp

  ).
• Work 1

  dc

  in the next stitch, then

  ch 1

  . Repeat from around the circle.
• End the round with

  sl st

  into the 3rd chain of the beginning

  ch 4

  .

  • Stitch Count

    : 12

    dc

    + 12

    ch-1 sp

    .

Round 3: Creating a Framework for Clusters

• Ch 1

  (this does not count as a stitch).
• Work 1

  sc

  into the next

  ch-1 sp

  , then

  ch 2

  . Repeat from around.

• Sl st

  to the top of the first

  sc

  to join the round.

  • Stitch Count

    : 12

    sc

    + 12

    ch-2 sp

    .

Round 4: Adding Clusters and Creating Texture

• Slip stitch (

  sl st

  ) into the next

  ch-2 sp

  .

• Ch 2

  (counts as the first double crochet of the 3dc cluster).
• Work a

  3dccl

  into the same

  ch-2 sp

  :
  • Yarn over, insert the hook into the

    ch-2 sp

    , yarn over and pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, draw through 2 loops (2 loops on hook). Repeat this process twice more in the same space. Finally, yarn over and draw through all 4 loops on the hook to complete the cluster.

• Ch 3

  to create a spacer between clusters.
• Work a

  3dccl

  in the next

  ch-2 sp

  , then

  ch 3

  . Repeat from around.

• Sl st

  to the top of the first

  3dccl

  to join the round.

  • Stitch Count

    : 12

    3dccl

    + 12

    ch-3 sp

    .

Round 5: Adding Decorative Treble Stitches

• Ch 1

  (this does not count as a stitch).
• Work

  sc

  in the same stitch as the join.
• *(In the next

  ch-3 sp

  , work the following sequence:
  • 1

    sc

    ,

    ch 1

    , 1

    tr

    in the

    sc

    from 2 rounds below,

    ch 1

    , 1

    sc

    .) Work 1

    sc

    into the top of the next

    3dccl

    .
Repeat the sequence from to around.

• Sl st

  to the top of the first

  sc

  to join the round.

  • Stitch Count

    : 12

    tr

    + 36

    sc

    + 24

    ch-1 sp

    .

Finishing Steps

• Cut the yarn, leaving a tail long enough to weave in securely.
• Fasten off by pulling the yarn tail through the last loop.
• Use a tapestry needle to weave in all loose ends neatly on the back side of the coaster.

By following these steps, you’ll have a perfectly crafted

Sunburst Coaster