Crochet Owl Coasters

About This Owl Coaster Pattern

• This owl coaster is an easy pattern, made with four simple rounds of basic crochet stitches and stitch combinations.
• It is an easy crochet coaster pattern and suitable for a beginner.
• These coaster require very little yarn. Making them perfect for using up any left over yarn you might have.
• They make unique fun gifts for birthdays, or the holidays.
• Make them in any color combination to suit your home decor theme.
• This pattern is versatile, use different yarn types, weights and hook sizes to turn these into crochet appliques, Christmas tree decorations, holiday garlands, key chains, bag charms and more.
• Free Printable - There is a free printable of the pattern at the end of this page.

Crochet Stitches

This pattern uses basic stitches like chain stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble stitch and slip stitch. You will also need to know how to make a magic ring.

Double Crochet Cluster Stitches (dcCL)

For this pattern, you will also need to know how to make 2dcCl and 3dcCl stitches:

A double crochet cluster stitches are made by working incomplete double crochets in the same space which are then completed as one stitch, which means that the extra stitches made will not change the stitch count.

2dcCl (2 double crochet cluster)

1. Yarn over hook (YO), insert hook into a stitch, yarn over the hook (YO), and pull the yarn through the stitch. You should have three loops on your hook.
2. Yarn over the hook (YO) and pull the yarn through the first two loops on the hook. You should now have two loops on the hook.
3. Yarn over the hook (YO), insert hook into the same stitch, then yarn over the hook (YO), and pull the yarn through the stitch. You should now have four loops on the hook.
4. Yarn over the hook (YO) and pull the yarn through the first two loops on the hook. You should have three loops on the hook.
5. Yarn over the hook (YO) and pull the yarn through the first two loops on the hook. You should now have three loops on the hook.
6. Yarn over the hook (YO) and pull the yarn through all loops remaining on your hook. 
7. This completes a 2dcCl (2 double crochet cluster)

3dcCl (3 double crochet cluster)

1. Yarn over hook (YO), insert hook into a stitch, yarn over the hook (YO), and pull the yarn through the stitch. You should have three loops on your hook.
2. Yarn over the hook (YO) and pull the yarn through the first two loops on the hook. You should now have two loops on the hook.
3. Yarn over the hook (YO), insert hook into the same stitch, then yarn over the hook (YO), and pull the yarn through the stitch. You should now have four loops on the hook.
4. Yarn over the hook (YO) and pull the yarn through the first two loops on the hook. You should have three loops on the hook.
5. Yarn over the hook (YO), insert hook into the same stitch, then yarn over the hook (YO), and pull the yarn through the stitch. You should now have five loops on the hook.
6. Yarn over the hook (YO) and pull the yarn through the first two loops on the hook. You should have four loops on the hook.
7. Yarn over the hook (YO) and pull the yarn through all loops remaining on your hook. 
8. This completes a 3dcCl.

Yarn and Hook Information

We used #2 fine (sport, baby, 5-ply) 100% cotton or cotton blend yarn with 16-18 wraps per inch (WPI) for this pattern.

To make the coaster thicker and sturdier, we worked with two strands of yarn and chose a 4.5 mm hook, which gave us the desired size for the finished coaster.

You can use different yarn weights, such as #4 medium or #5 chunky yarn, with an appropriate hook size to make these coasters.

If you opt for lighter yarns like #1 or #2, consider using two, three, or more strands to achieve your desired coaster size.

Keep in mind that the size of the coasters will vary depending on the materials you use, your hook size and tension.

How To Make An Owl Coaster

This is a simple pattern primarily worked in double crochet stitches. Most of it uses two strands of #2 fine yarn, but the eyes are made with a single strand to prevent creating a bulky patch on the coaster, which could make a cup unstable.

First Round

The pattern starts with a Magic Ring, however, you can also start the design by chaining 4 and slip stitching into the first chain to form a ring.

The first round is made up of 12 double crochet stitches, the second round is made up of double crochet cluster stitches.

Second Round

Double crochet cluster stitches are worked into the spaces between the double crochet stitches of the first round. This round consists of 11 groups of 2dcCL stitches in color A and one 3dcCl in color B for the beak.

There is no need to cut the yarn color A when changing colors for the beak, just drop it and bring in the new color as the chain 1 stitch before the 3dcCl and pick it up again when making the chain 1 stitch after making the 3dcCl.

Third Round

The third round changes to color C, this round must start in the third chain 1 space to the right of the beak, if you do not start it here the fourth round of the pattern will be off.

The third round is made by working three double crochet stitches into each chain 1 space.

Fourth Round

The fourth round shapes the head and the wings, this round consists of single crochets, half double crochets, double crochets, treble stitches, and chain stitches.

Feet

The feet are crocheted onto the owl into the sixth stitch counted from under each wing.

Eyes

To make the eyes, crochet two small circles using a single strand of yarn. Then, slip stitch black yarn between the double crochet stitches to create the eyelids.

Skill Level

Beginner

What You Will Need

Yarn

#2 fine (sport, baby, 5ply) 100% cotton or cotton blend yarn with 16 - 18 WPI wraps per inch in the following colors:

• Color A, pink (belly) -14.2 yards (13 meters) to be worked double-stranded
• Color B, orange (beak/feet) - 8.75 yards (8 meters) to be worked double-stranded
• Color C, light green (body) - 24 yards (22 meters) to be worked double-stranded
• Color D, white (eyes) - 4.3 yards (4 meters) to be worked single-stranded
• Color E, black (eye detail) - 1 yards (1 meter) to be worked single-stranded

Crochet hook

• 4.5mm (7) for the coaster
• 3.5mm (E/4) for the eyes

Notions

• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Finished Size

These owl coasters measure about 4 inches (10cm) wide - this does not include the wings and is about 4.5 inches (11.5cm) long.

Gauge

The gauge for this pattern is the 1st two rounds of the pattern should measure about 2.5 inches 6.35cm) in diameter, using two strands of yarn and 4.5mm hook.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used - US Terms

• MR - magic ring
• ch- chain stitch
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• hdc - half double crochet
• 2dcCl - 2 double crochet cluster - see special stitches below
• 3dcCl - 3 double crochet cluster - see special stitches below
• st/sts - stitch/stitches
• sl st - slip stitch
• sk - skip
• YO - yarn over
• lp/lps - loop/loops
• hk - hook
• [ ] - at the end of a round indicates the number of stitches in that round

Special Stitches

2dcCl - YO, insert hk in st, YO, pull up lp (3 lps on hk), YO, pull through 2 lps (2 lps on hk), YO, insert hook in same st, YO, pull up lp (4 lps on hk), Yo pull through 2 lps (3 lps on hk), YO, pull through all lps on hk.

3dcCl -  YO, insert hk in st, YO, pull up loop (3lps on hk), YO, pull through 2 lps (2 lps on hk), YO, insert hook in same st, YO, pull up lp (4 lps on hk), YO, pull through 2 lps (3 lps on hk), YO, pull up a lp (5 lps on hk), YO pull through 2 lps (4 lps on hook), YO pull through all loops on hk.

Pattern Notes

• The pattern is worked with two strands of yarn, except the eyes are worked in a single strand.

Pattern Instructions

Body (use two stands of yarn for body)

Round One

Round 1, color A, use double strand of yarn and 4.5mm hk - Into a magic ring, chain 3 (this counts as 1 double crochet), then make 11 double crochets into the ring, slip stitch into the top of the chain 3 to join, pull the yarn tail tight to close the circle. [12 double crochet in this round]

Abbreviated Version

Rnd 1, col A, use double strand of yarn and 4.5mm hk  - MR, ch3 (counts as dc), 11 dc into ring, sl st into top of ch-3 to join, pull yarn tail tight to close the circle. [12dc]

Round Two

Round 2, work stitches into the spaces between the stitches - Slip stitch into next space between the stiches, ch3 (this counts as a double crochet), make 1 double crochet, and chain 1 in same space as ch-3 (count the chain3, double crochet and chain 1 as a 2 double crochet cluster stitch), then make ( 2 double crochet cluster and chain 1) in each of the next 4 spaces, change to yarn color B and make a 3 double crochet cluster and chain (for the beak) in the next space, change back to color A, make (2 double crochet cluster and chain 1) in each of the next 6 spaces, slip stitch into top of the chain 3 to join, chain 1, cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in ends. [11 sets of 2 double crochet cluster stitches and 1 x 3 double crochet cluster stitch]

Abbreviated Version

Rnd 2, work sts into sps between the sts - Sl st into next sp between sts, ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc, ch1 in same space as ch-3 ( count the ch-3, 1dc, ch1 as a 2dcCL), (2dcCl, ch1) in each of the next 4-sps, change to yarn col B and make a 3dcCl and ch1 (for the beak), change back to col A, make (2dcCl, ch1) in each of the next 6-sps, sl st into top of ch-3 to join, ch1, cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in ends. [11 sets of 2dcCL sts and 1 x 3dcCl]

Round Three

Round 3, color C - Slip stitch the yarn into the 3rd chain 1 space to the right of the beak. Chain 3 (this counts as 1 double crochet), make 2 double crochets in the same space as the chain 3, then make 3 double crochet into each of the next 11 chain 1 spaces, slip stitch into the top of chain 3 to join. [36dc]

Abbreviated Version

Rnd 3, col C - Slip stitch yarn into the 3rd ch-1 sp to the right of the beak. Ch3 (counts as dc), 2dc in the same sp as ch-3, make 3dc in each of the next 11 ch-1 sps, sl st into to top of ch-3 to join. [36dc]

Round Four

Round 4 - Chain 1 (not counted as a stitch), 1 single crochet into the sampe space as the chain 1, 1 single crochet into the next stitch, skip 1 stitch, make 1 half double crochet in the next stitch, then make 2 double crochet into the next stitch, then 1 double crochet into the next stitch, make (1 double crochet, 1 treble stitch, chain 1, 1 treble stitch, 1 double crochet) into the next stitch, skip 1 stitch, make 1 single crochet into the next stitch (this should be postioned above the beak), skip 1 stitch, make (1 double crochet, 1 treble stitch, chain 1, 1 treble stitch, 1 double crochet) in the next stitch, then 1 double crochet inot the next stitch, and make 2 double crochets in the next stitch, then make 1 half double crochet in the next, then skip 1 stitch, 1 single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, then make (1 single crochet, chain 6, 1 single crochet, chain 7, 1 single crochet, chain 6, 1 single crochet) in the next stitch, make 1 single crochet into each of the next 17 stitches, then make (1 single crochet, chain 6, 1 single crochet, chain 7, 1 single crochet, chain 6, 1 single crochet) in the next stitch, slip stitch into the 1st single crochet to join, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in the ends. [29 single crochet, 2 half double crochet, 10 double crochet, 4 treble stitch, 2 x chain 1 spaces, 4 x chain 6, 2 x chain 7 in this round]

Abbreviated Version

Rnd 4 - Ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc in same sp as ch-1, 1sc in next st, sk 1-st, 1hdc in next, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1dc, 1tr, ch1, 1tr, 1dc) in next, sk 1-st, 1sc in next (should be centered above beak), sk 1-st, (1dc, 1tr, ch1, 1tr, 1dc) in next, 1dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1hdc in next, sk 1-st, 1sc in next 2-sts, (1sc, ch6, 1sc, ch7, 1sc, ch6, 1sc) in next st, 1sc in next 17-sts, (1sc, ch6, 1sc, ch7, 1sc, ch6, 1sc) in next st, sl st into 1st sc to join, cut yarn fasten, off weave in ends. [29sc, 2hdc, 10dc, 4tr, 2 x ch-1, 4 x ch-6, 2 x ch- 7]

Foot (make 2)

Round One

Round 1, color B, the feet are worked in the 6th st counted from under each wing - Slip stitch the yarn into the 6th stitch, chain 3, make 2 double crochetes inot the same space, chain 3, slip stitch inot the same space, chain 1, cut the yarn, fasten off, and wave in the ends. Repeat for the other foot. [2 x chain 3 and 2 double crochet in each round]

Abbreviated Version

Rnd 1, color B, the feet are worked in the 6th st counted from under each wing - Sl st yarn into the 6th st, ch3, make 2dc into same space, ch3, sl st into same sp, ch1, cut yarn, fasten off, weave in ends. Repeat for the other foot. [2 x ch-3, 2dc in each rnd]

Eyes (make 2)

Round One

Round 1, color D, use a single strand of yarn, 3.5mm hook - Into a magic ring, chain 3 (this counts as 1 double crochet), make 11 double crochet into the ring, slip stitch into the top of the chain 3 to join, pull yarn tail tight to close the ring, cut the yarn, leave a long tail for sewing, fasten off and weave in starting yarn tail. [12 double crochet in this round]

Abbreviated Version

Rnd 1, col D, use a single strand of yarn, 3.5mm hk - MR, ch3 (counts as dc), make 11 dc, sl st into top of ch-3 to join, pull yarn tail tight to close ring, cut yarn, leave a long tail for sewing, fasten off and weave in starting yarn tail. [12dc]

Round Two

Round 2, color E, eye detail - Insert hook between any stitch along the inside edge and make 6 slip stitches around the circle, cut yarn, fasten off, and knot the two yarn tails at the back of the eye, trim of excess yarn. [6 slip stitches]

Rnd 2, col E, eye detail - Insert hk between any st along the inside edge and make 6 sl sts around the circle, cut yarn, fasten off, and knot the two yarn tails at the back of the eye, trim of excess yarn. [6 sl sts]

Finish

Sew the eyes to the head using the long yarn tail yarn. Position the eyes on either side of the beak and in round three of the body.

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