Absolute Beginner Crochet Coaster Pattern

If you can chain stitch and single crochet, you can make this absolute beginner crochet coaster pattern. When I created my beginner crochet series, I decided I would provide easy patterns to accompany the tutorials. I set out to create small, beginner projects so you can find success and have a project you can be proud of…without it taking forever.

Don’t get me wrong, you will want to get the hang of the chain stitch and single before starting this project. Some of you will need to practice less, some will need to practice more. But let’s be honest, you are making coasters. You can practice on the coasters! It’s okay if they aren’t perfect!

Do you still need to learn how to make a slip knot, crochet a chain, or crochet the single crochet stitch? Then start with these links:

• How to Make a Slip Knot
• How to Crochet the Chain Stitch
• How to Crochet the Single Crochet Stitch

The Inspiration for the Absolute Beginner Crochet Coaster Pattern

I bought some absolutely beautiful Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarn last year. The colors were fruity and bright, summery and yummy. The intention was to make some kitchen accessories to match towels I had purchased. Well, summer came and went and I was not able to finish my projects. I pulled out the yarn this spring and decided to complete last year’s projects but I got side-tracked by the thought of a great idea for an absolute beginner crochet pattern. When I saw the bright, fruity colors, I thought they would be great for summer coasters!

So here we are! Coasters are a great beginner project and I’ve got the perfect yarn! Ready to start? Keep reading…I broke everything down for you. You definitely can do this!

Let’s Make This Absolute Beginner Crochet Coaster Pattern!

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Supplies

• Approximately 20 yards worsted weight (size 4), cotton yarn will make 1 coaster — you really want cotton for it’s absorbency
  • I used Yarnspirations Lily Sugar ‘n Cream — colors Hot Orange, Playtime, Yellow, Daisy Ombre, Hot Green, Lime Stripes
• Size H crochet hook
• Scissors
• Darning needle
• Measuring Tape (optional)

Stitches Used

• Ch – Chain Stitch
• SC – Single Crochet

Notes

• Skill Level: Absolute Beginner! There are photos that accompany the pattern.
• US Terminology
• Gauge is really not important for this project
• Finished size approx 4.25″ x 4.25″
• When a row begins with Ch 1, the chain does not count as a stitch

Pattern

Ch 16. This means you are going to make a slip knot and then chain 16.

Don’t count the slip knot as a chain and don’t count the loop on your hook as a chain.

Row 1: SC in second chain from hook and in all remaining chains (15 sts). Ch 1 and turn.

Here’s a little more explanation of Row 1: Skip the first chain. Make a single crochet in the second chain. Then make single crochets in all the remaining chains. You should have 15 single crochets. Stop and count. Your coaster will turn out wonky if you have don’t have the right amount of stitches. Then chain 1 and turn your work.

Row 2: SC in each stitch across (15 sts). Ch 1 and turn.

My single crochet stitch tutorial can be found here if you are having difficulties with the single crochet stitch.

Repeat Row 2 until you have a square. Stop and count after every row. You should always have 15 stitches. You have a square when the length and width are equal. When you have a square, do not chain 1 and turn! Just fasten off by pulling the working yarn through the loop on your hook. Leave a tail of about 6 inches.

Finishing

Weave in the ends. Thread your darning needle with one of the ends. Working on the wrong side of the coaster. (Ok…I know it’s hard to tell which is the wrong side. Just choose…one side will look better than the other.) Weave down a stitch. You want to get to the point where you can weave under stitches going across. Don’t pull the ends tight. You shouldn’t see any distortion caused by the weaving in your ends.

Then weave across about 1.5 inches.

Go back over the top the last single crochet leg.

Then weave back through going back the same way you came.

If you need a video, check out this one from Red Heart Yarn.

Trim the yarn close using extreme so you don’t clip into your crochet.

Block your finished coaster. Blocking will square up your coaster and get rid of the curly edges. It also sets the stitches. Honestly, I just pressed them with the iron. Since they are cotton, I used the cotton setting an blasted them with steam. I re-shaped them to square them up and pressed again with a blast of steam. Please note that I pressed; I didn’t iron! The difference is: pressing is an up and down motion with pressure. Ironing is back and forth.

Great Job! You finished your first coaster!

I’m in love with these bright, fruity colors! These coasters were a bit of a side track from the original intention for this yarn. But that’s how it goes when you are The Craft Stash Queen. There’s plenty of yarn left for some other projects, so check back soon for another easy project!

Which color do you like best? Did you find this pattern easy? I really want to help you find crocheting success. Please let me know if you have questions or comments.

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