Crochet Flower Coaster Guide
Crochet flower coasters are not only practical but also delightful additions to any home decor. These charming coasters add a touch of whimsy and elegance to your table setting, making it more inviting for your guests. With their intricate designs and vibrant colors, they bring a cheerful and cozy atmosphere to your living space. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced crocheter, creating these flower coasters can be a fun and rewarding project that allows you to showcase your creativity and attention to detail. So, next time you gather around the table with loved ones, let these lovely crochet flower coasters be the perfect finishing touch to your entertaining experience.
Materials
- Clover Amour Crochet Hook D (2.5 mm)
- WeCrochet CotLin (Sport)
- Cool Variant
- – (<1 skein) Clarity (light blue)
- – (<1 skein) White
- – (<1 skein) Sagebrush (teal)
- Warm Variant
- – (<1 skein) Cashew (brown)
- – (<1 skein) White
- – (<1 skein) Clementine (orange)
- Mini Patchworks Scissors
- Quick Locking Stitch Marker (Small)
- Darning Needle Set (Bent Tip)
Abbreviations
- CC: contrast color
- ch: chain
- dec: decrease
- inc: increase (2 scs in the same stitch)
- MC: main color
- MR: magic ring
- rnd: round
- sc: single crochet
- slst: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- x sc: sc x number of times
- (x sts): x total stitches in round/row
- (…) x: repeat stitches within brackets x times
Technical Notes
- Crochet in joined rounds, unless specified otherwise. Use a stitch marker or piece of yarn to keep track of the last stitch in each round.
- To avoid large holes in the crochet fabric, increase tension until the holes cannot be seen, or choose a crochet hook a size down.
Color Coding
In this pattern, the MC is light blue, CC1 is white, and CC2 is teal. Choose your own colors to make different variants.
Final Size
3″ x 3″
Pattern
Flower Coaster (Begin in MC)
Round 1: 16 dc in MR, slst to first st (fig. A) (16 sts)
Round 2: inc x16, slst to first st (32 sts)
Round 3: (sc, inc) x16, slst to first st (fig. B) (48 sts) Switch to CC1.
Round 4: Chain 2 (fig. C), work 2 dcs into the same stitch, but do not work the final step on both, so that there are three loops left on your hook (fig. D). Yarn over and pull through all three loops. This is a partial cluster stitch. Chain 2 (fig. E). Skip two stitches.
*Work a cluster stitch: Work 3 dcs in the next stitch, but omit the last “yo and pull through” step on each. You should have 4 loops remaining on your hook (fig. F). Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops. Chain 2 and skip the next two stitches (fig. G).
Repeat from * 14 more times until you have 16 cluster stitches (fig. H). Slst to the first stitch.
Switch to CC2.
Round 5: Chain 2, work 7 dc in the next chain space, slst to the next chain space. This is your initial shell stitch (fig. I).
Work 8 dc in the next chain space, slst in the next chain space. This is one shell stitch. Repeat shell stitches all around until you have 8 total shell stitches (fig. J).
Invisible finish off and weave in your ends.
