by Making a crochet flower coaster is a beautiful and practical project. It combines the structure of a flat circle with the texture and shaping of petals, creating a decorative piece that’s also functional. This guide details how to make a layered flower coaster pattern.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: A durable yarn like cotton or cotton blend is highly recommended. Cotton handles heat and moisture well, making it ideal for coasters. Choose two colors: one for the center (Color A) and one for the petals (Color B).
- Crochet Hook: The size recommended for your yarn.
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends.
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet (or triple crochet)
- st(s): stitch(es)
Step-by-Step Flower Coaster Pattern
This pattern creates a sturdy base and two layers of petals for a full, layered flower effect.
Part 1: The Center Base (Color A)
The center should be dense and flat. We will work in rounds.
- Round 1: Start with a magic ring (or ch 4 and sl st to join). Work 10 dc into the ring. Pull the tail to close the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (10 sts)
- Round 2: ch 2 (counts as first hdc). Work hdc-inc (2 hdc) in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2. (20 sts)
- Round 3 (Optional for a larger center): ch 1. Work sc in the first st. Work sc-inc in the next st. Repeat [sc, sc-inc] around the circle. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (30 sts)
- Fasten off Color A.
Part 2: First Layer of Petals (Color B)
The first layer of petals is worked into the stitches of the last round to create small, pointed petals.
- Join Color B into any stitch of the last round.
- Petal Pattern: ch 1. Work sl st into the same stitch.
- [ch 3, dc in the next st, tr in the next st, dc in the next st, ch 3, sl st in the next st].
- Repeat the bracketed sequence [ch 3, dc, tr, dc, ch 3, sl st] around the entire circle. You should create 6 petals.
- Join with a sl st to the first sl st. Do not fasten off.
Part 3: Foundation for Second Layer
To create a second layer, you need a new round of base stitches worked behind the first set of petals.
- ch 1 and turn your work to the back.
- Work sc into the backs of the stitches from the previous round where the petals connect. Specifically, work one sc between each petal, into the small space between the base stitches. You should have 6 stitches or spaces to work into.
- Join with a sl st to the first sc. (6 sts)
Part 4: Second Layer of Petals
This layer creates the large, structural petals that make up the coaster’s final size.
- ch 2. Work hdc in the same stitch.
- Large Petal Pattern: ch 1. In the next stitch, work [2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr] (this forms the corner/tip of the petal).
- ch 1. Work 2 hdc in the next stitch.
- Repeat the [ch 1, 2 tr, ch 1, 2 tr, ch 1, 2 hdc] sequence around the circle.
- Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 2.
Part 5: Final Edging
This round squares off the coaster and adds strength.
- ch 1. Work sc in each stitch and chain space around.
- Work 3 sc into the ch-1 space at the tip of each large petal for a smooth curve.
- Join with a sl st to the first sc.
- Fasten off and weave in all loose ends.
Your crochet flower coaster is complete! If your coaster is still a bit soft, you can steam block it to help the petals lay flat and define the shape.
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