Free pattern
Crochet Coaster Set
Your first project worked in the round rather than in flat rows. Each coaster takes under half an hour, so you get several rounds of practice at increasing evenly without committing an afternoon to it.
- Skill level
- Beginner (first project worked in the round)
- Finished size
- About 4 inches across
- Time
- 20 to 30 minutes per coaster
What you need
- Worsted weight cotton yarn, small amount (under 20 yards per coaster)
- 5mm (H-8) hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker (or a scrap of yarn) to mark the start of each round
Abbreviations
- ch
- chain
- sc
- single crochet
- sl st
- slip stitch
- st(s)
- stitch(es)
- inc
- increase (2 sc in same stitch)
Instructions
- Round 1Ch 4, sl st in first ch to form a ring. Ch 1, work 8 sc into the ring. Place marker in first st of the round. (8 sc)
- Round 2Inc in each st around. (16 sc)
- Round 3*Sc 1, inc 1* repeat around. (24 sc)
- Round 4Sc in each st around. (24 sc)
Finishing
Sl st into first st of the round to close. Fasten off, leaving a 6 inch tail, and weave in the end.
Notes
- This is worked in a continuous spiral, not joined at the end of every round, so don't slip stitch to close until the final round.
- Move your stitch marker up into the first stitch of each new round as you go, so you always know where a round started. This matters more here than in flat patterns since there's no row edge to orient yourself with.
- If your coaster is curling into a bowl shape instead of lying flat, you're increasing too much for the yarn and hook combination. If it's rippling with a wavy edge, you're increasing too little. Round 3's pattern of "sc, inc" is what keeps it flat for most standard worsted yarn.
What to make next
If working in the round felt manageable, the basic amigurumi ball uses the same increase technique plus decreases. If you'd rather stick to flat pieces a bit longer, try the single crochet dishcloth. Back to all free patterns.