Swirly Bloom Crochet Coasters

A delightful combination of ornate and boho, these textured, on-trend coasters are perfect for home or office use, for gifting, and for appealing market stall stock.

One of the three design variants is available for free on my blog.

For additional options from Ravelry.

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This is an original pattern by Farrah Jane Tate. You are welcome to sell products you have made using my patterns; however, I ask that you refer to the exact name of my pattern somewhere in the text of your listing. You may not copy, re-publish, sell, distribute, translate without permission, or claim my photos or patterns as your own in any way. This pattern may not be used in a classroom/workshop setting without my permission. Please note: If you have downloaded this pattern from an unofficial site (other than Ravelry, Love Crafts, Etsy, or my personal blog), this will be an unauthorised version and may not be the most current version. Please visit one of these sites to download an official, version-controlled copy.

Pattern Details

• Recommended Yarn: DK/8ply/Cat. 3 weight or Worsted/Aran/10ply/Cat. 4 weight (or multiple strands of thinner yarns). Any fibre/yarn that is easy to wash and does not readily pill. Example Projects: Refer to Appendix A.
• Hook Size: Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size. Swatch to determine the optimal hook size for your tension. You may need to select a hook that is one or two sizes down from your regular hook size. Example Projects: Refer to Appendix A.
• Coaster Size: Varies with weight of chosen yarn. Refer to Appendix A for approximate size of coasters made in DK and Worsted yarns. Refer also to Ravelry Projects.
• Skill Level: Intermediate.
• Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required/not important for this item.
• Pattern Synopsis: Constructed in the round, commencing with a circle. Spiral Rounds are made using the first colour and Petal Rounds are made using the second colour. Three coaster design options are provided in the pattern pdf. Instructions for the simplest design are available from this blog. Texture results from 3L/4L, Puff and post stitches.
• Social Media Share: Please tag me @TheCrochetFix and Hash Tag your projects: #SwirlyBloomCoasters

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• 3L = 3^rd Loop. To access this loop, fold work forwards so that the reverse side/ back of the stitches is exposed, as per Image. The 3L is located beneath the BL. (Note that in Image 3L appears above BL because the stitches are folded forwards and are therefore upside down.)
• 3LO = 3^rd Loop Only. (Omit both FL and BL and use 3rd loop only.)
• 3L/4L = 3^rd Loop and 4^th Loop together. (Omit both FL and BL and use 3^rd and 4^th loop together).
• 4L = 4^th Loop. To access this loop, fold work forwards slightly so that the reverse side/ back of the stitches is exposed as per Image. The 4L is located beneath the 3L. (Note that in Image 4L appears above 3L because the stitches are folded forwards and are therefore upside down.))
• Beg = Beginning
• BL = Back Loop
• BLO = Back Loop Only
• Ch = Chain
• DC = Double Crochet
• Fin = Finishing
• FL = Front Loop
• FL/BL = Front Loop and Back Loop together.
• FpHDC = Front Post Half Double Crochet (constructed around the front of the stitch post (instead of in the top two loops of the stitch, as for standard HDC)).
• FpSC = Single Crochet (constructed around the front of the stitch post (instead of in the top two loops of the stitch, as for standard SC)).
• HDC = Half Double Crochet
• MC = Magic Circle.
• Prev = Previous.
• Rep = Repeat.
• Rnd(s) = Round(s).
• SC = Single Crochet
• Sk = Skip
• Sl St = Slip Stitch
• St = Stitch
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Tips

• Swatch with a couple of different hook sizes until satisfied with the density of the crochet fabric.
• If a different petal number is preferred over the standard pattern ten petals, then use the same number of HDC in Rnd 1 as the preferred petal number. The number of stitch sequence repeats for Round 3 onwards will also need to be adjusted.
• If using Worsted/10 ply/Cat. 4 yarn, or thicker yarn, then rounds 2 to 5 can optionally be worked in the 3LO, instead of 3L/4L.
• If your tension is tight, then rounds 2 to 5 can optionally be worked in the 3LO, instead of 3L/4L. Otherwise, loosen your tension slightly for these rounds.
• Different yarn colours can be used for one or more petal rounds.

Pattern Instructions

Note:

• Work Rnds 1, 2, 3, 4, and Spiral Completion St Sequence in a continuous spiral.
• Optionally use a st marker to mark the start of Rnds 2 to 4.
• Beg Ch 1 (all rounds) and fin Sl St (Rounds 5 onwards) do not count as a st for stitch count purposes.
• Rep st sequence in [ ] the number of times specified by the pattern instructions.

Design Variation 1

Beg Circle: Make a circle, either using a magic circle, or Ch 4 and Sl St into first Ch to close circle.

Spiral Rounds

Round 1: Ch 1, SC in circle, HDC in circle ten times. If using a magic circle, pull circle taut. (St Count: SC, 10 HDC)

Round 2: Sk SC, 2 HDC in 3L/4L of next ten st. (St Count: 20 HDC)

Round 3: [HDC in 3L/4L of next st, 2 HDC in 3L/4L of next st] rep ten times in total. (St Count: 30 HDC)

Round 4: [HDC in 3L/4L of next two st, 2 HDC in 3L/4L of next st] rep ten times in total. (St Count: 40 HDC)

Spiral Completion St Sequence: Note: This st sequence completes/closes the spiral, in preparation for petal construction. From this point onwards a st marker will no longer be needed. SC in 3L/4L of next two st (first and second HDC from Round 4), Sl St in 3L/4L of next st. (St Sequence St Count: 2 SC, 1 Sl St)

(Note: 40 st will be available st for Rnd 5 construction, i.e. 37 HDC from Rnd 4 plus 2 SC and 1 Sl St from Spiral Completion St Sequence).

Petal Rounds

Round 5: Ch 1, SC in 3L/4L of next st (i.e. next st along from the st in which the Spiral Completion St Sequence Sl St was made), [sk next st, 5 DC in 3L/4L of next st (Shell Petal made), sk next st, SC in 3L/4L of next st] rep nine times in total, sk next SC, 5 DC in 3LO of next SC (Shell Petal made), sk next Sl St, Sl St into first SC. (St Count: 10 SC, 10 Shell Petals)

Round 6: Ch 1, FpHDC around first SC, [sk next two st, 6 DC in next st (Shell Petal made), sk next two st, FpHDC around next st] rep nine times in total, sk next two st, 6 DC in next st (Shell Petal made), sk last two st, Sl St into first FpHDC. (St Count: 10 FpHDC, 10 Shell Petals)

Round 7: Note: Ensure that the SC stitches are made with a tight tension. Ch 1, FpSC around first FpHDC, [sk next st, 2 SC in next st, 3 SC in next two st, 2 SC in next st, sk next st, FpSC around next st] rep nine times in total, sk next st, 2 SC in next St, 3 SC in next two st, 2 SC in next st, sk next st, Sl St into first FpSC. (St Count: 10 FpSC, 10 Petals (each bordered with 10 SC))

Design Variation 2 – Refer to PDF.

Design Variation 3 – Refer to PDF.

Petals Not Sitting Flat?

Depending on your chosen yarn and tension, an additional DC may need to be worked for Round 6 (for Designs 1 and 2). Please find substitutions for Round 6 and Round 7 below.

Round 6: Substitute 7 DC for 6 DC.

Round 7: Note: Ensure that the SC stitches are made with a tight tension. Ch 1, FpSC around first FpHDC, [sk next st, 2 SC in next five st, sk next st, FpSC around next st] rep nine times in total, sk next st, 2 SC in next five st, sk next st, Sl St into first FpSC. (St Count: 10 FpSC, 10 Petals (each bordered with 10 SC))

Pattern Support

Pattern support is available via the following social media platforms:

• Facebook: thecrochetfix

Pattern Versioning

Version	Date	Comments
0.1	19/05/2021	Initial draft.
0.2	03/06/2021	Modify standard pattern petal number and SC border for designs 1 and 2.
0.3	27/06/2021	Corrections and enhancements from testing.
0.4	22/01/2022	Enhancement of instructions based on Boho Starburst Coasters pattern.
1.0	04/09/2024	Pattern refresh – no change to design.

Acknowledgements

Many thanks to the following fabulous testers for your efforts in testing this coaster design – your help is most appreciated:

• Tania Barry (@shewgirl1 on IG and shewgirl on Ravelry)
• Jesse St. Clair (@anchored.makers on IG and anchoredmakers on Ravelry)
• Ilyssa Stein (@cuttlefishcrochet on IG, FB and Etsy)
• Amy Barber (@lil_aymsz on IG)
• Jacqui Jones

Appendix A: Example Projects

• Yarn: Carnival Acrylic in Natural (Circle and Swirl Rounds) and Brown (Petal Rounds).
• Yarn Weight: 8 ply/DK/Cat. 3, worked single stranded.
• Yarn Amount (total per coaster): ~7g/0.25Oz to ~9g/0.3Oz.
• Hook: 3.5mm/E-4.
• Design Variation 3 (Ravelry)
  • Top L coaster: Round 1 HDC count is 10 and Round 7 is HDC stitches. Size:14cm/5.5″ in diameter from petal peak to opposite petal peak.
  • Bottom R coaster: Round 1 HDC count is 8 and Round 7 is SC stitches. Size: 12cm/4.75″ in diameter from petal peak to opposite petal peak.

• Yarn: Fiddlesticks Wren in Banana (Circle and Swirl Rounds) and Musk (Petal Rounds).
• Yarn Weight: 8ply/DK/Cat. 3, worked single stranded.
• Yarn Amount (total per coaster): ~9g/0.3Oz.
• Hook: 3.5mm/E-4.
• Design Variation 2 (Ravelry). Round 1 HDC count is 10 and Round 7 is SC stitches.
• Size: 12cm/4.5″ in diameter from petal peak to opposite petal peak.

• Yarn: Scheepjes Stone Wash XL in Axonite (Circle and Swirl Rounds) and Boulder Opal (Petal Rounds).
• Yarn Weight: 10 ply/Worsted/Cat. 4, worked single stranded.
• Yarn Amount (total per coaster): ~16g/0.5Oz to 20g/0.75Oz.
• Hook: 5.5mm/I-9.
• Design Variation 1 (Blog and Ravelry).
  • Top R coaster: Round 1 HDC count is 10. Size: ~15.25cm/6″ in diameter from petal peak to opposite petal peak.
  • Bottom L coaster: Round 1 HDC count is 8. Size: ~14cm/5.5″ in diameter from petal peak to opposite petal peak.

Appendix B – Additional Images: 3L and 4L Location

Refer to Ravelry pdf.