Bright Crochet Sunburst Coasters — Easy Step-by-Step Pattern & Tips
Add a sunny pop to your table with these Crochet Sunburst Coasters. This quick, colorful project is ideal for using up yarn scraps and makes a cheerful set for your home or a thoughtful handmade gift. The pattern below uses Lion Brand Color Theory yarn (worsted weight) and a 5 mm hook to create 4"/10 cm diameter coasters with a textured sunburst center.
Materials Needed & Measurements
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Yarn
1 skein each of Lion Brand Color Theory in the following colors (Worsted weight 4; 246 yds/225 m per skein). Each coaster requires approximately 20 yds/18 m:
- Canyon (619-132AG)
- Himalayan Salt (619-184X)
- Dijon (619-170AE)
- Tourmaline (619-178S)
- Stonewash (619-109W)
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Crochet Hook
Size US H/8 (5 mm)
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Additional Tools
Removable stitch marker (optional), tapestry needle
Measurements
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Gauge
16 stitches = 4”/10 cm in double crochet
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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 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 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 as follows: 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 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 from * 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. Repeat the process for each color to complete the set.
Quick Tips
- Change colors between rounds for a bold, layered sunburst look — carry yarn loosely on the wrong side to minimize ends.
- To keep coasters flat, check tension: if the coaster ruffles, try a slightly larger hook or omit one increase; if it cups, try a slightly smaller hook.
- Block finished coasters lightly (steam or pin to shape) if needed to even out stitches.
Care Instructions
Hand wash gently and lay flat to dry to preserve shape and color. Avoid high heat when washing or drying to prevent distortion.