Crochet coasters are perfect for beginners, as they’re small enough for different patterns, colors, and stitches. They’re also highly useful, making them great décor or gifts. That being said, check out these 20 creative crochet coasters you can try.
20 Crochet Coasters for the Crafty
1. Crochet Fruit Coasters
Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, these crochet fruit coasters look fresh and fabulous! Make your own fruit coasters and mix and match them to your taste by following the steps @ Repeat Crafter Me.
To complete you’ll need: worsted weight yarn in red, yellow, green, orange, brown, and pink, size H crochet hook, and a tapestry Needle. And you’ll need to know how to complete a magic ring, single crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet decrease.
2. Groundhog Coaster
Looking for a quick, easy, and fun way to decorate for Groundhog day? Fill your dining table with these adorable groundhog coasters patterned by Jennie Claver @ Ravelry.
To complete you’ll need: worsted weight yarn in brown, as well as a small amount of worsted weight yarn in black and white, 5.5mm (or I) crochet hook, and large eye needle for sewing. And you’ll need to know how to complete chain, single crochet, half-double crochet, double crochet, and slip stitch.
3. Cat Butt Coasters
Need a fun gift for a cat lover or a pretty little oddity to accent your plain old dining table? These cat butt coasters are the perfect comical little coasters for anyone looking to make their dining tables a bit more interesting.
To complete you’ll need: worsted weight yarn in light pink for the middle, and then any color you’d like the
cat(s) to be, 5mm (or H) crochet hook, and a needle. You’ll also need to know how to complete magic circle, chain, stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, slip stitch, and fasten off.
4. Cat Face Coasters
Want a simpler cat themed coaster? This cat face coaster pattern is easy to follow and easy to customize to match the color patterns of your cats!
To complete you’ll need: one color of bulky yarn, 4.5mm crochet hook, scissors, and a yarn sewing needle. You’ll also need to know how to complete half double crochet, double crochet, slip stitch, simple crochet, increase, and chain stitch.
5. Dragonfly Coasters
These dragonfly coasters are the perfect mix of playful and classy – perfect for a light afternoon tea party. Check out the pattern @ Pattern Paradise.
To complete you’ll need: worsted weighted yarn 12 yards of main color and 7 yards for trim, 5mm (or H) crochet hook, scissors, and a tapestry needle. You’ll also need to know how to complete single crochet, double crochet, stitch, simple crochet, treble crochet, and chain stitch.
6. Color Burst Coasters
These beautiful coasters look like vibrant flowers, making them look absolutely stunning on any hardwood table. The burst of colors makes them particularly eye catching and brilliant, too! Check out the pattern @ Moois van M(i)e
To complete you’ll need: 5 colors any yarn for the same thickness will work (yarn of catania was used in tutorial), crochet hook to match your yarn, scissors, and a needle. You’ll also need to know how to complete a magic ring, single crochet, and double crochet.
7. Citrus Coaster
Easy and quick to make, this citrus coaster is a great project to try for beginners who want to start off with something simple yet classy.
To complete you’ll need: fingering cotton yarn, 2.75mm (or C) crochet hook, scissors, and a tapestry needle. You’ll also need to know how to complete single crochet, double crochet, crab stitch, stitch, and chain.
8. Solar Eclipse Coaster
This beautiful eclipse coaster looks almost like a sunflower in bloom! If you love breathtaking eclipses, you’ll want to try this pattern out.
To complete you’ll need: worsted weighted yarn approximately 35 yards in black and a small amount in red and yellow, 5.5mm (or I) crochet hook, scissors, and a tapestry needle. You’ll also need to know how to complete single chain, double chain, slip stitch, and chain stitch.
9. Leaf Coasters
Unlike actual leaves that go brittle and break easily, these hardwearing coasters are made to withstand generations of wear and tear. Learn how to make your very own sturdy leaf coasters by following the tutorial by Katherine Laight @ Ravelry.
To complete you’ll need: any color of any light DK or 4-ply cotton yarn, 3.5mm (or E) crochet hook, scissors, and a needle. You’ll also need to know how to complete single crochet, double crochet, chain, half double crochet, treble, double treble, slip stitch, and chain space.
10. Ferris Wheel Coasters
Want to try out different stitches at once? This Ferris wheel coaster pattern includes front post stitches, bobbles, etc., making it perfect for beginners looking to try out new patterns, or even experienced crocheters! Check out the tutorial by Dennis Marquez @ Ravelry.
To complete you’ll need: any color DK weight yarn (or any yarn as long as you match the crochet hook), 3.5mm (or E) crochet hook, scissors. You’ll also need to know how to complete single crochet, half double crochet, chain, treble, slip stitch, chain space, front post double crochet, and bobble stich.
11. Colorful Fish Coasters
These fun and vibrant fish coasters are simple, but look absolutely adorable! Make your own coaster sea creatures by following the tutorial @ One & Two Company.
To complete you’ll need: 2 colors of worsted weighted yarn, 4.5mm crochet hook, scissors, and cushion stuffing. You’ll also need to know how to complete a magic ring, single crochet, chain stitch, front post double crochet, and double crochet.
12. Amelia the Sheep Coaster
Nothing’s cuter than a flattened sheep trying to carry your heavy drinks! Make your own adorable little sheep by following this tutorial.
To complete you’ll need: cotton yarn in light pink, ivory, and brown, 3.5mm (or E) crochet hook, scissors. You’ll also need to know how to complete single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, puff stitch, slip stitch, increase, decrease, and back loop.
13. Donut Coaster
Donuts don’t just taste delicious, but they also look super cute as crochet coasters. This is a very popular design that’s just perfect for the kitchen, not to mention, it’s not too complicated to create.
To complete you’ll need: worsted weighted yarn in brown, blue and yellow, 5mm (or H) crochet hook, scissors. You’ll also need to know how to complete single crochet, chain, slip stitch, and stitch.
14. School Inspired Coaster
If it’s that time of the year when school is just around the corner or almost over, why not make some back-to-school and end-of-year inspired coasters for the teacher in your life? You can make apple coasters, pencil coaters, or alarm clock coasters. These are fun, useful, and make for great gifts!
To complete ALL designs you’ll need: worsted weighted yarn in sugar coral, gray, linen, black, green, red, and lime light, 5mm (or H) crochet hook, 5.5mm (or I) crochet hook, 4.25mm (or G) crochet hook, scissors, and darning needle. You’ll also need to know how to complete single crochet, chain, slip stitch, double crochet, decrease by single crocheting, and half double crochet.
15. Heart Coaster
If you’re looking to keep things simple but, as basic as a square or circle, you can’t go wrong with a heart-shaped crochet coaster. Just imagine how good these can look on a table for a romantic dinner! Heart coasters are also excellent for Valentine’s Day parties.
To complete you’ll need: The best thing about these coasters is that you can use just about any yarn as long as you pair it with the matching hook. To copy design you’ll need 3 different yarn colors. A yarn needle is also needed. You’ll also need to know how to complete double crochet, slip stitch, single crochet, chain stitch, and treble crochet.
16. Filet Crochet Coaster
If you’re searching for a unique crochet coaster pattern to show off your crocheting skills, then a filet crochet coaster is a fantastic choice. Reminiscent of vintage doilies, filet crochet patterns may look a bit complex, but they’re really not that difficult. Here’s a filet crochet chart for an elegant squared coaster. There’s also a symbol chart added for those who can’t read filet crochet charts.
To complete you’ll need: Crochet cotton size 10, 1.5mm crochet hook, You’ll also need to know how to complete double crochet, chain stitch, and treble crochet.
17. Classic Granny Square Coaster
Simple, pretty, and handy, a classic granny square coaster is an awesome choice that anyone can make regardless of the level of their crocheting skills. You’ll come to love how versatile this pattern can be having so much room to play with colors. You can make each coaster in a single color (perhaps representing rainbow colors or Christmas themed red, white, and green). You can also make multicolored coasters by crocheting each round of the square in a different color.
To complete you’ll need: The best thing about these coasters is that you can use just about any yarn as long as you pair it with the matching hook. As long as any color you desire to use. You’ll also need to know how to complete double crochet, slip stitch, slip knot, chain stitch, stitch, fasten off, and treble crochet.
18. Turkey Coaster
A pumpkin design can work for Thanksgiving, but if you really want to nail this holiday’s spirit, then a turkey coaster is simply perfect! You get a couple of options for color and detail with this pattern to suit your skill level. You can make a turkey from a side view or a turkey that’s looking straight at you with a bunch of feathers on its back.
To complete you’ll need: Yarn, acrylic baby yarn (5 – 6 colors), felt in white, black, and red, sewing thread in white, black, and red, 3mm crochet hook, sewing needle, and scissors. You’ll also need to know how to complete single crochet, double crochet, slip stitch, slip knot, chain stitch, stitch, and fasten off.
19. Shamrock Coaster
A shamrock coaster would look beautiful on your table in springtime, as well as make a terrific decoration for your next St. Patrick’s Day party. Of course, you don’t have to stick to shamrock green. Feel free to play with colors for year-round use.
To complete you’ll need: Any yarn can be used as long as you match the crochet hook to the yarn weight. Also need a yarn needle and scissors. You’ll also need to know how to complete double crochet, half double crochet, magic ring, chain stitch, and stitch.
20. Heart Coasters
Hearts are a fun universal design, why not make a heart coaster?!? This is a quick and easy project to complete that also makes for a wonderful gift. You can pretty much choose any color that you desire.
To complete you’ll need: Worsted weight yarn, 5mm crochet hook, and scissors. You’ll also need to know how to complete single crochet, chain stitch, slip stitch, and stitch.
Add a Dash of Style to Your Dining Table with Your Own Crochet Coasters!
Coasters are like miniature canvases – there’s just so many things you could “paint” into them! Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced crocheter, the patterns in this list will help you turn your dining table into a work of art. Make your very own coaster today and don’t forget to post your latest creations in the comments section. We’d love to see how great your crochet coaster turned out! Happy crocheting!