CROCHET TECH: 🌸 How to Make a Crochet Coaster Flower

Crochet flower coasters are a charming and practical way to decorate your home. Whether you're hosting a tea party, protecting your furniture, or looking for a cute handmade gift, a crochet flower coaster fits the bill. These coasters are not only functional but also add a splash of color and creativity to your living space.

In this step-by-step guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to make your own crochet flower coaster, from materials to finishing touches.

🧶 Materials Needed

Before we begin, let’s gather all the materials you’ll need:

Yarn: Use 100% cotton yarn (like Lily Sugar’n Cream or similar), which absorbs moisture well. Choose at least two colors—one for the center and another for the petals.
Crochet hook: Size 4.0 mm (G/6) or as recommended by your yarn.
Scissors
Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
Stitch marker (optional, for beginners)

🧵 Basic Stitches Used

Here are the crochet stitches and techniques used in this pattern:

Magic ring (or magic circle)
Slip stitch (sl st)
Chain (ch)
Single crochet (sc)
Half double crochet (hdc)
Double crochet (dc)

Don’t worry if you're new—these are beginner-friendly stitches, and I’ll explain each one as we go!

🌼 Crochet Flower Coaster Pattern

We’ll be making a coaster with a circular center and multiple petal rounds. The finished size is approximately 4–5 inches in diameter.

🔸 Step 1: Make the Center (Round 1)

Start with a magic ring. (Wrap yarn around two fingers, insert hook into the ring, yarn over and pull through.)
Chain 2 (counts as your first half double crochet).
Make 11 hdc into the ring.
Pull the ring tight to close.
Join to the first hdc (not the chain) with a slip stitch.

📌 You should now have 12 stitches in the round.

🔸 Step 2: Increase for a Larger Base (Round 2)

Chain 2 (does not count as a stitch).
2 hdc in each stitch around.
Join with a slip stitch to the first hdc.

📌 Total: 24 stitches

This creates a flat and round base for your flower coaster.

🔸 Step 3: Prepare for Petals (Round 3)

Switch to your petal color yarn.
Attach the new yarn with a slip stitch in any stitch.
Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch, skip 1 stitch, repeat from * to * around.

📌 You should now have 12 sc (separated by skipped stitches), forming the base for 12 petals.

🌺 Step 4: Create the Petals (Round 4)

Now we’ll create the petal shapes in each chain space.

In the first sc space:
- Work the following into the same stitch:
  - 1 sc,
  - 1 hdc,
  - 2 dc,
  - 1 hdc,
  - 1 sc.
Slip stitch into the next sc to anchor the petal.
Repeat this petal pattern around: (sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc), sl st to next sc.
Finish the round by slip stitching to the base of the first petal.

📌 You’ll end up with 12 rounded petals.

🌷 Step 5: Optional – Add a Second Layer of Petals

If you'd like a fuller flower coaster, you can add another round of petals behind the first set.

Flip your coaster over and join yarn to the back loop behind any of the sc stitches from Round 3.
Chain 2, skip 1 stitch, slip stitch into the next back loop.
Repeat around to create 6 chain spaces.
In each chain space, repeat the petal pattern: (sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc).

📌 Now your flower has two layers of petals, giving it a fuller and more decorative look.

✂️ Step 6: Finish Off

Cut your yarn, leaving a 4–6 inch tail.
Pull the tail through the final loop to secure.
Use your yarn needle to weave in the ends neatly on the back side.

🧼 Tips for Best Results

Block your coaster: Lightly wet the coaster and pin it flat to shape the petals nicely.
Use contrasting colors for center and petals for a bold look.
Make a set with different colors for variety!
Use cotton yarn so the coaster is absorbent and washable.

🎁 Gift Ideas and Variations

Crochet flower coasters are great as:

Housewarming gifts
Mother’s Day presents
Wedding favors
DIY home decor

You can also experiment with different petal shapes (pointed, ruffled, or layered), or turn the pattern into a mini wall hanging, fridge magnet, or even a keychain by adjusting the size and yarn.

📸 Share Your Work!

Once you've made your flower coaster, share it online with hashtags like #CrochetFlowerCoaster or #HandmadeWithLove. It’s a great way to connect with fellow crafters and get feedback.

🧵 Final Thoughts

Making a crochet flower coaster is a fun and relaxing project that doesn’t take too much time but yields beautiful results. It’s an ideal project for beginners learning to crochet in the round, and it's easy to customize for color, size, and style.

Whether you’re making one or a whole set, these coasters are a delightful blend of beauty and function. So pick up your hook, choose your favorite colors, and start crocheting today!

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