Cottagecore Crochet Coasters

Sweet crochet coasters with that on-trend cottagecore vibe.

Perfect for gifting with a pretty mug or coffee keep cup, for RAOK drops, and for ‘pick your cottagecore coaster combo’ market stall stock.

Make with one colour, multiple colours, an ombre colourway, or with mix of variegated and solid colours – the options are endless.

These coasters whip up quickly and are a practical, relaxing and satisfying project.

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Inspiration

Coasters are one of my favourite crochet projects to make. They are aesthetically pleasing, quick to make and practical in use and purpose… and a perfect sized project to practice new stitches and techniques. An added bonus is they make the sweetest quick and thoughtful gift… and fun Random Act of Kindness items too.

Once I’d made my first set of coasters, I quickly became hooked. After a busy and stressful day, I very much enjoy winding down with a bite sized project that provides almost instant gratification! Since creating my first coasters my mind has been flooded with new ideas for more coaster designs. Many are still waiting to be written up. It turns out that I am not alone in the DIY coaster obsession – these are constantly trending on Pinterest! We all love a pretty and colourful cuppa/coffee experience!

The Cottagecore Coaster design sat in my design pile for a long time… and when I was asked for additional easier and quicker to make coaster designs, especially those sparing of yarn amount, I knew it was perfect timing to pen the design. 

It’s funny how the simple designs that I have had lying around in random design piles for a period of time often end up being the most loved by makers. I’m glad others have enjoyed making these coasters and using them as much as I have.

These coasters use DK/8ply yarn. Use any fibre you like… and I mean it! I do not personally subscribe to ‘you must only use cotton yarn for coasters’ train of thought.

Makers ask me why I use a lot of acrylic yarn for my coasters. I actually love the finish (personally). Plus, acrylics are really quick and easy to work with, and the perfect yarn for beginner crocheters. I have a lot of acrylic scraps and odd balls too… so I originally started making and designing coasters to use all these up.

Pick a non-pill or low-pill acrylic and your coasters will always wash up well. I’ve washed my favourite sets lots of times and they still look great. Dry your coasters flat (on a towel or clean flat surface).

I also personally have never had any issues with moisture wicking with acrylic coasters.

But yes, I do make coasters in cotton or cotton blends too. And funnily enough some of my favourite coasters are made from easy wash wool that was too stiff and scratchy for wear but made for perfect coaster yarn. So, if you have some of those impossible to wear yarns lying around definitely repurpose them to items such as coasters and cozies.

I very much enjoy seeing your finished makes, so thanks for sharing these with me.

Pattern Details

Refer to Appendix A for example project details.

• Skill Level: Easy
• Yarn: DK/8ply/Cat. 3 weight yarn, ~8-10g/0.3oz per coaster. Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4 weight yarn can also be used for larger sized coasters. Low-pill or non-pill, easy wash fibre (such as cotton, cotton blends, bamboo blends, and certain acrylics).
• Hook: Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size. Swatch to determine the optimal hook size for your tension.
• Coaster Size: ~12.5/5in in diameter.
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required.
• Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Pattern Synopsis: Constructed in the round, using a combination of Ch, DC, 2DCCl, and SC stitches.
• Social Media Share: Tag me @TheCrochetFix #CottageCoreCoasters.

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• 2DCCl = Two Double Crochet Cluster. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Beg = Beginning.
• Ch = Chain.
• DC = Double Crochet.
• DCStndSt = Double Crochet Standing Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch instructions.
• Fin = Finishing.
• FLO = Front Loop Only.
• MC = Magic Circle.
• Prev = Previous
• Rep = Repeat.
• Rnd = Round.
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Shell = Shell made from DC and Ch 1. Refer to Special Stitch Sequence Instructions.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• Sp = Space.
• St = Stitch.
• WS = Wrong Side.
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

2DCCl: Yo, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops on hook), yo insert hook through same st as prev, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

DCStndSt: Note: Can be substituted with (Ch 1, SC, Ch 2), any other chainless DC, or Ch 3. Refer also to YouTube video. Ch 1, SC in first st from prev rnd, Ch 1, SC in FLO of SC that was just made (i.e. stacking second SC on top of first SC).

Special Stitch Sequence Instructions

Shell: DC in st, [Ch 1, DC in same st] rep four times in total.

Pattern Instructions

Note:

• Beg Sl St, beg Ch 1/Ch 2, and fin Sl St do not count as a st.
• DCStndSt counts as a DC for st count purposes.
• Rep st sequence in [ ] the number of times specified by the pattern instructions.
• If changing colours for a rnd that commences with Sl St across to next Ch Sp, ignore this instruction and instead join the new colour straight into the Ch Sp.
• A st count follows each rnd instructions in ( ).

Beg Circle: Leaving a beg yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in, make a circle with either MC, or Ch 4 and Sl St into first ch.

Round 1: Ch 2, 12 DC in circle, Sl St into first DC. (12 DC)

Round 2: DCStndSt in first st, Ch 2, [DC in next st, Ch 2] rep eleven times in total, Sl St into DCStndSt. (12 DC, 12 Ch 2 Sp)

Round 3: Sl St across to first Ch 2 Sp, (DCStndSt, 3 DC) in first Ch 2 Sp, sk next st, [4 DC in next Ch 2 Sp, sk next st] rep eleven times in total, Sl St into DCStndSt. (48 DC)

Round 4: Ch 1, SC in first st, Ch 1, sk next st, SC in next st, Ch 1, sk next two st, Shell in next st, Ch 1, sk next two st, [SC in next st, Ch 1, sk next st, SC in next st, Ch 1, sk next two st, Shell in next st, Ch 1, sk next two st] rep five times in total, Sl St into first SC. (12 SC, 36 Ch 1 Sp, 6 Shell)

Round 5: Sl St into next Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, SC in first Ch 1 Sp, Ch 2, sk next (st, Ch 1 Sp, st), 2DCCl in next Ch 1 Sp, (Ch 2, sk next st, 2DCCl in next Ch 1 Sp) three times, Ch 2, sk next (st, Ch 1 Sp, st), [SC in next Ch 1 Sp (Petal made), Ch 2, sk next (st, Ch 1 Sp, st), 2DCCl in next Ch 1 Sp, (Ch 2, sk next st, 2DCCl in next Ch 1 Sp) three times, Ch 2, sk next (st, Ch 1 Sp, st)] rep five times in total, Sl St into first SC (Petal made). (6 Petals (each with 5 Ch 2 Sp, 4 2DCCl, 1 SC))

Finishing: Fasten off yarn leaving a yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in. Sew in yarn ends securely on WS of coaster.

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Pattern Versioning

Acknowledgements

Thanks for testing this design – your help is most appreciated:

• Tania Barry – (@shewgirlscrochetcreations on IG, shewgirl on Ravelry)

Appendix A: Example Project

For additional inspiration, refer to Ravelry projects.

• Yarn: ~8g/0.3oz of mix of Portacraft 8ply Acrylic yarn (in Taupe, Salmon and Hazelnut).
• Hook: 4mm/G.
• Size: ~12.5cm/5in in diameter.