If you’re looking for a quick and satisfying crochet project that uses simple stitches and beautiful cotton yarn, this free crochet coaster pattern is the perfect match.
Made with worsted weight cotton yarn in two colors this design works up to a 5-inch motif that’s great for beginners and experienced crocheters alike.
You’ll only need a US H/8 (5mm) crochet hook, basic stitches like chain, single crochet, and double crochet, plus a few simple techniques such as the adjustable loop and picot stitch.
Because gauge is not critical, this project is stress-free and easy to customize, whether you’re making one motif or a whole collection.
Grab your hook and cotton yarn, and let’s start crocheting!
Estimated reading time: 9 minutes
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Crochet in a Day: 42 Fast & Fun Projects
This pattern was first published back in 2019 as part of a huge collection I worked on with Danyel Pink and Emily Truman called Crochet in a Day: 42 Fast & Fun Projects.
If you want to see all 42 projects in this collection, you can view them on Ravelry right here: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/crochet-in-a-day-42-fast–fun-projects/patterns
The three of us designed projects that didn’t use a lot of yarn, could be created in about a day, and had interesting elements like creative texture and fabric.
Our goal was to share projects that were not only quick to work up, but were also really beautiful and unique.
One of the most interesting and creative pieces is the Superstar Crochet Coaster Pattern designed by Danyel Pink.
This design is written for even a beginner to follow along, but it has lots of elements that are interesting enough for experienced crocheters too.
The cozy is worked in joined rounds from the center out, primarily using the single crochet stitch for the majority of the fabric.
Two colors are used (White, Robin’s Egg) to really contrast and highlight the star motif that pops out in the center of the fabric, giving the illusion of a snowflake in wintertime!
Superstar Crochet Coaster Pattern Resources
Finished Crochet Coaster Pattern Projects
Need some inspiration before you get started on these crochet coasters?
While the example shows that only solid colors were used, people who posted their finished projects on Ravelry used self-striping yarns with short and long color repeats.
You can view them all right here on Ravelry for some extra inspiration:
More Crochet Patterns for the Home
If you love to decorate your home with crochet, and are looking for more patterns like these crochet coasters, here are a few more crochet patterns you can view for free on our website:
Blackberry Stitch Cup Cozy: Beginner Friendly Crochet Pattern
Fast Track Crochet Basket Pattern
Granny Stitch Chevron Crochet Table Runner Pattern
How To Make This Crochet Coaster Pattern
Yarn
Lily Sugar’n Cream, worsted weight #4 yarn (100% cotton; 120 yds/110 m per 2.5 oz/71 g skein).
Color A: White 1, 1 skein
Color B: Robin’s Egg 1215, 1 skein
This crochet coaster pattern was made with a worsted weight yarn in 100% cotton yarn.
To find other cotton yarns, or other brands that carry yarn like Lily Sugar’n Cream, I suggest looking on yarnsub.com and comparing the yarn used to write this pattern.
While you can easily substitute yarn for this project, I really enjoy working with Lily Sugar’n Cream to give this project a sturdy fabric that can make a durable coaster.
Plus, this yarn comes in dozens of gorgeous solid, strip, and gradient colors and is very economical in price.
If you choose to substitute yarn, think about the fabric you’re creating and be careful not to create fabric that is too fragile (you want the crochet ties to hold a bit of friction without trouble).
You can read more about how to substitute yarn, including my best tips to choose yarn alternatives, right here: Understanding Yarn Substitution – An Easy Reference For Crocheters
If you would like to substitute yarn for this Granny Stitch Crochet Tote Bag pattern, here are some yarns I recommend for this project:
Materials
The sample pictured in this crochet coaster pattern was made with a US size H/8 5.00 mm crochet hook.
Here is a complete list of all materials helpful in completing this project:
Gauge
Gauge is not critical when completing this crochet coaster pattern.
To learn more about gauge and size in crochet, here are some helpful tips: How To Crochet a Swatch.
Finished Sizes and Measurements
With the yarn and hook size referenced in this pattern, this superstar crochet coaster motif should measure 5″ across.
Adjust your yarn, crochet hook size, and tension if you would like to match the pattern gauge and finished size reference in this pattern.
To learn more about measuring round motifs for gauge and size, this article about crochet hat sizes helps you to locate and measure the diameter: Crochet Hat Size Chart and Calculator
Stitch Key
This crochet stitch pattern is worked with the following basic crochet stitches.
You can see these stitches in action as you watch our video tutorials (just click on the underlined text):
- Sl St = slip stitch
- Ch(s) = chain(s)
- Sc = single crochet
- Dc = double crochet
- St(s) = stitch(es)
Specialty Stitches and Techniques
- Adjustable Loop
- Picot = Ch 3, sl st in 3rd Ch from hook.
With so many different places and spaces to work in crochet, it can be easy to wonder where you should place your hook to work specialty stitches.
Here are some tips and resources to help: Where Does My Hook Go in Crochet?
Pattern Notes
- Crochet Coaster motif is worked from the center out in joined rounds.
- Change color as indicated in the pattern to make “star” stand out.
- Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round – this will help you to know where to sl st to join, and will also help with your stitch count in each round.
- Blocking your finished crochet coaster can help to smooth and even fabric, and make picot edging flat.
Superstar Crochet Coaster Pattern Instructions
Crochet Coaster Instructions
With Color A, form an adjustable loop.
- Round 1 (Right Side): Ch 3 (counts as Dc), Dc in loop, Ch 1, [2 Dc in loop, Ch 1] 4 times, join with Sl St to top of first St – 15 Sts; 10 Dc + 5 Ch-1 spaces
- Round 2: Sl St in next Dc, Sl St in Ch-1 space, Ch 5, [Sl St in next Ch-1 space, Ch 5] around, join with Sl St in 1st Ch of first Ch-3 space – 30 Sts; 5 Ch-5 spaces + 5 Sl Sts
- Round 3: Ch 1 (not a St), [(3 Sc, Ch 1, 3 Sc) in next Ch-5 space, Sl St in Ch-1 space from Round 1] around, join with Sl St to 1st Sc, fasten off Color A – 35 Sts; 30 Sc + 5 Ch-1 spaces
- Round 4: Join Color B with Sl St to any Ch-1 space from previous round, [Ch 3, skip 3 sts, Dc in Sl St, Ch 3, skip 3 Sts, Sl St in next Ch-1 space] around, working last Sl St in 1st Ch of first Ch-3 space – 40 Sts; 10 Ch-3 spaces + 5 Dc + 5 Sl Sts
- Round 5: Ch 1 (not a St), [(work 4 Sc in Ch-3 space) twice, Ch 1] around, join with Sl St to 1st Sc – 45 Sts; 40 Sc + 5 Ch-1 spaces
- Round 6: Ch 1 (not a St), [Sc in next 8 Sts, work 3 Sc in Ch-1 space] around, join with Sl St to 1st Sc – 55 Sc
- Round 7: Ch 1 (not a St), [Sc in next 9 Sts, Sl St in next St, Picot, Sc in next St] around, join with Sl St to 1st Sc, fasten off – 50 Sc + 5 Picot
Finishing
Sew in all ends, trim excess.
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