Heart Swirl Crochet Coasters

Sweet, textured crochet coasters featuring a heart border and with an on-trend boho vibe.

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

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

Perfect for gifting as a set with a funky mug or a cute coffee keep cup, for RAOK drops, or market stall stock.

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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

Refer to Appendix A for example project details.

• Skill Level: Easy
• Yarn: DK/8ply/Cat. 3 weight yarn, ~8-12g/0.35-0.4Oz per coaster. 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: Varies with chosen yarn and design. Refer to example projects.
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required.
• Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Pattern Synopsis: Constructed in the round, initially as a continuous spiral. The spiral is then closed. A decorative heart border is then added.
• Social Media Share: Tag me @TheCrochetFix #HeartSwirlCoasters.

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• 2DCCl = Two Double Crochet Cluster. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• 2TRCl = Two Treble Crochet Cluster. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• 3LO = Third Loop Only.
• Beg = Beginning.
• Ch = Chain.
• Col = Colour.
• DC = Double Crochet.
• Fin = Finishing.
• FLO = Front Loop Only.
• HDC = Half Double Crochet.
• Incl = Including.
• MC = Magic Circle.
• Prev = Previous.
• Rem = Remaining.
• Rep = Repeat.
• Rnd = Round.
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• Sp = Space.
• St(s) = Stitch(es).
• 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.

2TRCl: Yo twice, insert hook through st, 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 first two loops on hook (two loops on hook). Yo twice, insert hook through same st, yo, pull through a loop (five loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (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.

Pattern Instructions

Note:

• All rnds up to and incl the Complete Spiral Sequence are worked as a continuous spiral.
• St markers can optionally be used to mark the start of each continuous spiral rnd.
• St increases in spiral rnds are always made in the second st of the st increase from the prev rnd.
• Beg Ch 1, beg Ch 2, beg Sl St, and fin Sl St do not count as a st, except where indicated.
• Rep st sequence in [ ] the number of times specified by the pattern instructions.
• A st count follows each rnd instructions in ( ).
• The third loop (to work 3LO sts) is located at the back/reverse side of the st, behind, and approximately parallel with the back loop of the st. This is most easily located by slightly folding forwards/curling over the edge of the circle so that the reverse of the circle can be seen (as well as the front and back loops of the st).
• If joining a new col for the border, fasten off first col after Rnd 4/Rnd 5. Ignore the border rnd instruction to Sl St into next st and instead directly join new col into the st directly following the st used for the Spiral Completion St Sequence Sl St.
• 2DCCl can be used instead of 2TRCl for the final border rnd (according to personal preference).

Pattern Instructions

Regular Cup Coaster

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.

Spiral Rnds

Rnd 1: Ch 1, SC in circle, HDC in circle twelve times. (1 SC, 12 HDC)

Rnd 2: Note: Make all st in 3LO of st from prev rnd. Sk SC, 2 HDC in next twelve st. (24 HDC)

Rnd 3: Note: Make all st in 3LO of st from prev rnd. [HDC in next st, 2 HDC in next st] rep twelve times in total. (36 HDC)

Rnd 4: Note: Make all st in 3LO of st from prev rnd. [HDC in next two st, 2 HDC in next st] rep twelve times in total. (48 HDC)

Spiral Completion St Sequence: Note: This st sequence completes/closes the spiral. From this point onwards a st marker is no longer needed. Make all st in 3LO of st from rev rnd. SC in next two st (first and second HDC from Rnd 4), Sl St into next st. (2 SC, 1 Sl St)*

*Note: 48 st will be available for border construction, i.e. 45 HDC from Rnd 4 plus 2 SC and 1 Sl St from Spiral Completion St Sequence.

Border Rnds

Border Rnd 1: Note: Make all st in 3LO of st from prev rnd. Sl St into next st, Ch 2, 5 DC in same st (Shell made), Ch 2, sk next five sts, [5 DC in next st (Shell made), Ch 2, sk next five sts] rep around circumference, Sl St into first DC in the rnd. (8 Shell (each with 5 DC), 8 Ch 2 Sp).

Border Rnd 2: [Ch 3, 2TRCl in next st, Ch 4, Sl St into next st, Ch 3, 2TRCl in next st, Ch 4, Sl St into next st (Heart made), loosely Sl St into next Ch 2 Sp, Sl St into next st] rep around circumference (fin in same st that rnd commenced in). (8 Hearts separated by a Sl St).

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

Pattern Instructions

Large Mug Coaster

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.

Spiral Rnds

Rnd 1: Ch 1, SC in circle, HDC in circle twelve times. (1 SC, 12 HDC)

Rnd 2: Note: Make all st in 3LO of st from prev rnd. Sk SC, 2 HDC in next twelve st. (24 HDC)

Rnd 3: Note: Make all st in 3LO of st from prev rnd. [HDC in next st, 2 HDC in next st] rep twelve times in total. (36 HDC)

Rnd 4: Note: Make all st in 3LO of st from prev rnd. [HDC in next two st, 2 HDC in next st] rep twelve times in total. (48 HDC)

Rnd 5: Note: Make all st in 3LO of st from prev rnd. [HDC in next three st, 2 HDC in next st] rep twelve times in total. (60 HDC)

Spiral Completion St Sequence: Note: This st sequence completes/closes the spiral. From this point onwards a st marker is no longer needed. Make all st in 3LO of st from prev rnd. SC in next two st (first and second HDC from Rnd 5), Sl St into next st. (2 SC, 1 Sl St)*

*Note: 60 st will be available for border construction, i.e. 57 HDC from Rnd 5 plus 2 SC and 1 Sl St from Spiral Completion St Sequence.

Border Rnds

Border Rnd 1: Note: Make all st in 3LO of st from prev rnd. Sl St into next st, Ch 2, 5 DC in same st (Shell made), Ch 1, sk next five sts, [5 DC in next st (Shell made), Ch 1, sk next five sts] rep around circumference, Sl St into first DC in the rnd. (10 Shell (each with 5 DC), 10 Ch 1 Sp).

Border Rnd 2: [Ch 3, 2TRCl in next st, Ch 4, Sl St into next st, Ch 3, 2TRCl in next st, Ch 4, Sl St into next st (Heart made), Sl St into next Ch 1 Sp, Sl St into next st] rep around circumference (fin in same st that rnd commenced in). (10 Hearts separated by a Sl St).

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

Pattern Support

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Pattern Versioning

Appendix A: Example Projects

For additional inspiration, refer to Ravelry projects.

Blue

• Yarn: ~10g/0.3Oz of Carnival 8 Ply Acrylic yarn in Cloud Blue.
• Hook: 4mm/G.
• Design: Regular Cup Coaster.
• Size: ~14.5cm/5.75in maximum diameter.

Red

• Yarn: ~10g/0.3Oz of Stylecraft Special DK Acrylic yarn in Claret.
• Hook: 4mm/G.
• Design: Large Mug Coaster.
• Size: ~15cm/6in maximum diameter.

Grey

• Yarn: ~12g/0.4Oz of Carnival 8 Ply Acrylic yarn in Light Grey Marle.
• Hook: 4mm/G.
• Design: Large Mug Coaster.
• Size: ~16cm/6.25in maximum diameter.