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🌺 How to Crochet a Very Easy Multicolor Flower Coaster – Step-by-Step Tutorial


Let's crochet a sweet and simple flower coaster! This project is perfect for beginners looking to make something pretty and practical quickly. It's also a great stash-buster for those small bits of yarn you have left over.

How to Crochet a Very Easy Flower Coaster Tutorial Pattern

This pattern creates a cute, flat flower, ideal for protecting your surfaces from drinks.

Skill Level: Beginner

You'll need to know:

  • Basic crochet stitches: chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc).
  • Working in rounds.
  • Creating a Magic Ring (optional but highly recommended for a tight center).

Finished Coaster Dimensions (Approximate):

  • 4-5 inches (10-12.5 cm) in diameter, depending on your yarn and tension.

Materials You'll Need:

  • Yarn: About 30-40 yards (27-37 meters) of Worsted Weight (Medium #4) Cotton Yarn. Cotton is recommended because it's absorbent and heat-resistant, making it ideal for coasters. You can use one color or two colors (one for the center, one for the petals).
  • Crochet Hook: Size H/5.0mm. Or the hook size that gives you a fabric that's dense enough to be sturdy but not too stiff.
  • Yarn Needle (Tapestry Needle): For weaving in ends.
  • Scissors

Gauge:

Gauge isn't critical for a coaster, but aim for a fabric that isn't too loose, so it can effectively absorb condensation.

Abbreviations Used:

  • ch: chain
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • sc: single crochet
  • dc: double crochet
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • MR: Magic Ring (also called Magic Circle or Adjustable Ring)
  • (): repeat instructions within parentheses a specified number of times.

Let's Crochet Your Easy Flower Coaster!

This coaster is worked in two parts: the center, and then the petals. You can use the same color for both or switch colors for a two-tone effect.

Part 1: The Flower Center (Use Color A)

  1. Start: Make a Magic Ring (MR).

    • Alternative Start (if you prefer not to use a MR): Ch 4, then sl st into the first chain to form a ring.

  2. Round 1: Ch 1 (does NOT count as a stitch). Work 10 single crochet (sc) stitches into the MR. Pull the tail of the MR tightly to close the center hole. Sl st into the first sc to join the round. [10 sc]

  3. Round 2: Ch 2 (does NOT count as a stitch). Work 2 double crochet (dc) stitches into each stitch around. Sl st into the top of the first dc to join the round. [20 dc]

    • If you're using a different color for the petals: On the last dc of this round, when you have two loops left on your hook, drop Color A. Pick up Color B, yarn over with Color B, and pull through the remaining two loops to complete the stitch. Now, sl st to join with Color B. Cut Color A, leaving a 4-inch tail.

Part 2: The Flower Petals (Use Color B, or continue with Color A)

This round creates the distinct petal shape around the center.

  1. Round 3: Ch 1 (does NOT count as a stitch).

    • In the first stitch (where you joined): Sl st into the stitch.
    • *(Ch 2, work 3 dc into the next stitch, ch 2, sl st into the next stitch).* Repeat from * to * 9 more times around the circle.
    • You will be working a cluster of (ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st) into every other stitch from the previous round. This forms the scallops of the petals.
    • After the last petal, sl st to the very first sl st you made at the beginning of this round to finish.
    • [10 Petals]

    Self-Correction Tip: If your petals look too close or too far apart, you can adjust. For example, if you have 20 stitches from Round 2, working into every other stitch will give you 10 petals. If you have a different number of stitches in Round 2, adjust the spacing so your petals are evenly distributed.

Part 3: Finishing Your Flower Coaster

  1. Fasten Off: After completing Round 3, cut your yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Yarn over and pull the tail completely through the loop on your hook to secure the last stitch.
  2. Weave in Ends: Thread each yarn tail (from your Magic Ring and your starting/ending stitches) onto your yarn needle. Carefully weave them through several stitches on the back side of your coaster, making them secure and invisible. Take your time with this step to ensure your coaster is neat and won't unravel.
  3. Shape: Gently lay your coaster flat and smooth out the petals with your fingers to give it a nice, even shape.

That's it! You've just crocheted a beautiful and very easy flower coaster. You can make a whole set in various colors to brighten up your home or to give as a thoughtful gift. What colors will you choose for your next one?

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