by You’re looking to crochet a square coaster in a cheerful yellow color! That’s a great choice for adding a bright, sunny touch to your home. For any coaster project, especially in a warm climate like Phnom Penh, 100% cotton yarn is highly recommended. It’s durable, absorbent, and can withstand heat from cups.
This guide will show you how to crochet a simple, flat square coaster in yellow, perfect for beginners.
How to Make a Square Crochet Coaster (Yellow Color)
This pattern uses basic stitches to create a solid, protective square coaster.
1. Essential Materials You’ll Need
- Yarn: About 30-40 yards (27-36 meters) of 100% Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn in Yellow.
- Crochet Hook: A 4.0mm (US G/6) or 4.5mm (US 7) hook. Choose a hook size that allows you to create a dense fabric. If your stitches look loose, go down a hook size.
- Scissors: For cutting yarn.
- Yarn Needle (Tapestry Needle): Essential for weaving in ends neatly.
2. Basic Crochet Stitches You’ll Use
This project primarily uses just a few fundamental stitches:
- Chain (ch): To begin your work and for turning at the end of rows.
- Single Crochet (sc): The main stitch for the coaster, creating a tight and sturdy fabric.
The Square Coaster Pattern
We’ll work this coaster in rows, building up the square from one side to the other.
Abbreviations (US Crochet Terms):
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- st(s): stitch(es)
- FO: fasten off
Instructions (Using your yellow yarn):
- Starting Chain:Ch 21.
- This will determine the width of your coaster. For a larger or smaller square, chain more or fewer stitches. A chain of 21 will result in about 20 single crochet stitches per row, which makes a coaster around 4-5 inches (10-12 cm) wide.
- Row 1: Work 1 sc into the 2nd chain from your hook. Work 1 sc in each remaining chain across the row.
- (You should have 20 sc stitches.)
- Row 2:Ch 1 (this chain is for height and does NOT count as a stitch). Turn your work. Work 1 sc in the first stitch. Work 1 sc in each stitch across the row.
- (You should have 20 sc stitches.)
- Repeat Row 2: Continue repeating Row 2 until your square coaster is, well, square! A good estimate is to repeat Row 2 about 19-20 more times, so you have a total of 20 or 21 rows (including Row 1).
- To check if it’s square, lay it flat and measure its width and height. They should be approximately equal.
- Finishing the Edge (Optional, but recommended for a clean look):
- Once you’ve completed your last row, do not fasten off yet.
- Ch 1. Turn your work so you are looking at the side edge of the coaster.
- Work 1 sc evenly around all four sides of the coaster, placing stitches into the ends of rows along the sides and into the regular stitches along the top and bottom.
- For the corners, work 2 sc into each corner stitch (or space) to keep the edge flat and neat.
- When you’ve crocheted all the way around, join with a sl st to the first sc of this edging round.
- Fasten Off: Cut your yarn, leaving a tail of about 6-8 inches (15-20 cm). Pull the tail completely through the loop on your hook and pull tight to secure.
- Weave in All Ends: Use your yarn needle to carefully weave in both the starting tail and the finishing tail. Hide them neatly within the stitches of your coaster. This is important for durability and a professional look.
- Blocking (Recommended):
- Gently wet your coaster.
- Carefully squeeze out any excess water (do not wring!).
- Lay it flat on a clean towel or a foam blocking mat. Gently shape it into a perfect square. You can use rust-proof pins to hold the corners and sides in place if needed.
- Allow it to air dry completely. Blocking helps to even out your stitches and ensures your coaster lays perfectly flat.
Tips for Your Square Coaster:
- Tension is Key: Try to keep your tension consistent throughout the project. This will ensure your coaster is evenly shaped and sturdy.
- Count Your Stitches: Especially in the beginning, counting your stitches at the end of each row (you should always have 20 in this pattern) will prevent your coaster from getting wider or narrower unintentionally.
- Customize: You can easily make this coaster larger or smaller by adjusting your starting chain and the number of rows you crochet.
- Stripes: For a striped square coaster, simply change colors at the beginning of a new row, using the color change technique (change color on the last yarn over of the last stitch of the previous row).
You’ve now created a wonderfully simple, bright yellow square crochet coaster! Enjoy using it to protect your surfaces or giving it as a thoughtful handmade gift.
