Flower Pop Crochet Coasters

Free DIY Instructions using DK or Light Worsted Weight Yarn

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Inspiration

Flowers are always so fun and delightful. Flowers can lift one’s mood and bring much joy and brightness to an otherwise dull day.

The coasters I have designed so far have been so popular on Pinterest and my Blog – surprisingly so!

I’m really glad makers have enjoyed making and using them as much as I have. Such a fun and satisfying quick project. And always a great way to put yarn scraps to good use.

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 designing coasters to use 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 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.

Thanks for sharing your lovely coaster patterns with me on both Ravelry and social media – I love seeing all the different yarn and colour choices.

Pattern Details

Refer to Appendix A for example project details.

• Project Level: Intermediate.
• Yarn: DK/8ply/Cat. 3 weight yarn or thin Worsted/10ply/Cat. 4 weight yarn (for larger coaster), ~15g/0.5oz 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. ~15cm/5.5in in diameter.
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required.
• Notions: Scissors, darning needle.
• Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Pattern Synopsis: Made in six rounds. The first four rounds make the flower inner circle, using DC, cluster and Popcorn stitches. The remaining two rounds form the petals, with 3LO stitches for pretty texture.
• Social Media Share: @TheCrochetFix #FlowerPopCoasters

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• 2DCCl = Two Double Crochet Cluster. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• 3L/3LO = Third Loop/Third Loop Only.
• Beg = Beginning.
• BL = Back Loop.
• Ch = Chain.
• DC = Double Crochet.
• DK = Double Knit yarn. Equivalent to an 8ply or light worsted weight yarn.
• Fin = Finishing.
• FL = Front Loop.
• HDC = Half Double Crochet.
• Invis Join = Invisible Join (optional). Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• MC = Magic Circle.
• PC = Popcorn Stitch (modified). Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Rep = Repeat.
• Rnd(s) = Round(s).
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Sk = Skip
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• 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, 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.

Invis Join (Optional)

Note: This stitch can be used in place of Sl St join to finish the round. Refer also to YouTube video.

Remove loop from hook, insert hook from back to front (through BL and then FL) of st that join is to be made in, return yarn loop to hook, pull yarn through st (from front to back). Gently pull yarn end to tighten join.

PC

Note: The instructions below are for a modified Popcorn Stitch.

5 DC in same st, remove loop of fifth completed DC from hook, insert hook from front to back through both FL and BL of first DC, return completed fifth DC loop to hook, yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

Pattern Instructions

Notes:

• If preferred, Invis Join can be used instead of finishing Sl St for neater round join.
• If preferred, DC can be made instead of 2DCCl (for easier stitch option). Consistently use either 2DCCl (as per pattern instructions) or DC substitution throughout.
• Make all stitches within ( ) in same stitch from previous round.
• Follow only one of the Petal instructions (7 DC Petals (less full) or 9 DC Petals (full)).
• Refer to video for location to work 7 DC or 9 DC Petals.
• Change colours according to preference.
• A stitch count follows each round in ( ).
• Beg Ch 1/Ch 2 are not included in the stitch count, unless otherwise indicated.
• Invis Join/Sl St to finish/join the round are not included in the stitch count.

Circle

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.

Rnd 1

Ch 3, 12 DC in circle, Sl St into first DC.

(12 DC)

Tighten Circle if using MC.

Rnd 2

Ch 2, 2 DC in each st around, Sl St into first DC.  

(24 DC)

Rnd 3

Ch 2, 2 DC in first st, 2DCCl in next st, *2 DC in next st, 2DCCl in next st, rep from * around, Sl St into first DC.  

(24 DC, 12 2DCCl)

Rnd 4

Ch 2, DC in first st (counts as first 2DCCl), DC in next st, PC in next st, *DC in next st, 2DCCl in next st, DC in next st, PC in next st, rep from * around to last st, DC in last st, Sl St into first DC (i.e. sk beg Ch 2).  

(9 2DCCl, 18 DC, 9 PC)

7 DC Petals

Rnd 5

Note: Refer to this video for a demo of making a DC Shell in a Popcorn Stitch.

Ch 1, SC in first st, sk next st, 7 DC in next st (Petal made), sk next st, *SC in next st, sk next st, 7 DC in next st (Petal made), sk next st, rep from * around, Sl St into first SC.

(9 SC, 9 Petals (each with 7 DC))

Rnd 6

Note: Rnd 4 sts will be reused when making Rnd 6 SC. Each SC will be made over the top of a corresponding SC from Rnd 5. This provides the best Petal definition.

Ch 1, SC in first st from Rnd 4 (over the top of SC from Rnd 5), HDC in 3LO of next two sts, 2 HDC in 3LO of next three sts, HDC in 3LO of next two sts (Textured Petal made), *SC in next st from Rnd 4 (over the top of SC from Rnd 5), HDC in 3LO of next two sts, 2 HDC in 3LO of next three sts, HDC in 3LO of next two sts (Textured Petal made), rep from * around, Sl St into first SC.

(9 SC, 9 Petals (each with 10 HDC))

9 DC Petals

Rnd 5

Note: Refer to this video for a demo of making a DC Shell in a Popcorn Stitch.

Ch 1, SC in first st, sk next st, 9 DC in next st (Petal made), sk next st, *SC in next st, sk next st, 9 DC in next st (Petal made), sk next st, rep from * around, Sl St into first SC.

(9 SC, 9 Petals (each with 9 DC))

Rnd 6

Note: Rnd 4 sts will be reused when making Rnd 6 SC. Each SC will be made over the top of a corresponding SC from Rnd 5. This provides the best Petal definition.

Ch 1, SC in first st from Rnd 4 (over the top of SC from Rnd 5), HDC in 3LO of next three sts, 2 HDC in 3LO of next three sts, HDC in 3LO of next three sts (Textured Petal made), *SC in next st from Rnd 4 (over the top of SC from Rnd 5), HDC in 3LO of next three sts, 2 HDC in 3LO of next three sts, HDC in 3LO of next three sts (Textured Petal made), rep from * around, Sl St into first SC.

(9 SC, 9 Petals (each with 12 HDC))

Finishing

Fasten off yarn.

Sew in all yarn tails securely on WS of coaster.

Pattern Support

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Pattern Versioning

Appendix A: Example Projects

For additional inspiration, refer to Ravelry projects.

Green

• Yarn: ~12g/0.4Oz of Panda Carnival 8ply Acrylic yarn (DK/Cat. 3) in total per coaster using Lime Sorbet shade.
• Hook: 4mm/G/6.
• Size: ~12.5cm/5.5in diameter.
• Rnd 4: Worked in both loops Rnd 3.
• Petals: 7 DC Shell (less full).

Yellow

• Yarn: ~14g/0.5Oz of Panda Carnival 8ply Acrylic yarn (DK/Cat. 3) in total per coaster using Yellow shade.
• Hook: 4mm/G/6.
• Size: ~12.5cm/5.5in diameter.
• Rnd 4: Worked in 3LO Rnd 3.
• Petals: 9 DC Shell (full).