About This Flower Coasters Pattern
This pattern creates a pretty flower-shaped coaster approximately 12cm in diameter, made by crocheting two strands of DK yarn together. The coaster uses UK crochet terms and a magic circle start, finishing with a delicate petal round for a floral look. It's a great stash-buster and ideal for experimenting with colour combinations to suit your home or gifting needs.
Each coaster uses only small amounts of yarn so it's perfect for mixing and matching colours. The instructions include full round-by-round guidance and a simple finishing method for a neat edge.
Why You'll Love This Flower Coasters Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms tiny amounts of yarn into a cheerful, useful item that brightens any space. I enjoy how quickly each coaster works up, making it perfect for gifts or using up leftover DK yarn. The two-strand technique creates a lovely textured, tweedy effect that I find really pleasing to the eye. I also love the petal round — it gives a finishing flourish without adding complexity, so the finished coaster looks special even though it is quick to make.
Switch Things Up
I love changing the colour pairs to create completely different looks; try pastel pairs for a soft set or high-contrast brights for bold coasters.
I often use one neutral strand (white, cream or grey) with a bright colour to create a tweedy, marled effect that is very forgiving with leftover yarn.
To make the coasters larger, I switch to a thicker yarn and a larger hook, which gives a chunky, cosy coaster perfect for mugs and teapots.
If I want a more absorbent coaster, I use 100% cotton DK held doubled for better water resistance and a firmer fabric.
I sometimes add a simple single crochet or crab stitch edge in a contrasting colour to frame the petals and give a polished finish.
For a mini version, I use a finer yarn and smaller hook to create tiny coaster-like motifs suitable as keyrings or appliques.
I enjoy embroidering a small centre detail with embroidery thread to personalise coasters for gifts or to add a pop of metallic thread.
Want to make a coaster set? I mix 6–8 different colour combinations to create a coordinated set that looks great boxed as a gift.
I also experiment with blocking the finished coasters gently to open the petals and flatten uneven edges for a neater appearance.
For a special touch, try adding a small button or bead in the centre or stitch on a tiny crocheted leaf to turn the coaster into a decorative coaster-mat hybrid.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping the magic circle and starting with an open loop can make the centre hole too large; use a tight magic circle or close the ch4 ring securely.
✗ Forgetting that ch2 counts as the first stitch will leave you one stitch short each round; always count the ch2 as the first tr.
✗ Not working both strands together evenly causes uneven tension and wobble; hold both strands together and maintain consistent tension for the whole project.
✗ Failing to weave in ends neatly results in a messy back; use the darning needle to weave tails behind stitches and trim close for a tidy finish.
