Learn how to make a round double crochet coaster with a simple decorative edging with this easy-to-follow pattern.
About This Double Crochet Coaster Pattern
- This circle coaster crochet pattern is beginner friendly and is an easy way to learn how to crochet a circle and some basic crochet stitches.
- These coasters have only three rounds of double crochet stitches and use very little yarn, making them perfect for stash-busting.
- They are quick to make, and you can easily crochet one coaster in less than 10 minutes making the perfect for last-minute gift-giving.
- These double crochet coasters are a perfect base for mugs, small pot plants, candles, and more.
- Make a set of six and team them up with a matching small crochet basket for a handy storage container.
- Make them in neutral colors, bright colors, Halloween colors (orange and black), Christmas colors (red, green, and gold), or in colors to match your decor.
- Give them as gifts or make them to sell at craft fairs.
Pattern Details
- Skill Level - Beginner
- Yarn Weight - #3 light (light worsted, DK, 8ply)
- Hook Size - 4.5mm
- Finished Size - About 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.
- Time To Complete - 2-3 hours to make a set
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Table of contents
Crochet Stitches
This coaster pattern is made with chain stitch, single crochets, half double crochets, double crochet, and slip stitches.
Front Loops (FLO) And Back Loops (BLO)
In this pattern, you will need to know the difference between the front or back loops of stitches. If you are not sure what this means, check out our blog post understanding front and back loops in crochet. It explains everything in a super easy way.
What You Will Need
Yarn
- #3 light (light worsted, DK, 8ply) cotton blend or 100% cotton yarn, in two contrasting colors.
Yarn needed per coaster
- Color A - cream, about 12 yards (11 meters)
- Color B - blue (or colors of your choice), about 12 yards (11 meters)
Yarn for basket
- The basket is worked with three strands of yarn - two strands of color A and one strand in Color B.
- Color A - cream, about 32 yards (30 meters)
- Color A - cream, about 32 yards (30 meters)
- Color B - brown, about 32 yards (30 meters)
Hook
- 4.5mm - coasters
- 5mm - basket
Notions
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Finished Size & Gauge
The finished size coasters are about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.
The finished size basket is about 5.5 inches (14 cm) in diameter and 2.36 inches (6 cm) high.
Gauge
The gauge is not that important for this project.
Stitches And Abbreviations - US Terms
- MR - magic ring
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- dc - double crochet stitch
- BL - back loop
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- sl st - slip stitch
- rpt - repeat
Pattern Notes
- Coasters are crocheted with two strands of #3 light DK yarn.
- Basket is crocheted with three strands of #3 light DK yarn.
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Pattern Instructions
Double Crochet Coaster Pattern
Note: Crochet coasters with 2 strands of #3 light DK yarn.
Foundation - Make a magic ring, or chain 4 and slip stitch in 1st stitch to form a ring.
Abbreviated version
Foundation - MR, or ch4, sl st in 1st to form a ring.
Row One
Round 1 - Chain 3 (this does not count as stitch), work 12 double crochets into the ring, pull the yarn tail tight to close the circle, then slip stitch into the top of the first double crochet to join.
[There should be 12 double crochets]
Abbreviated version
Round 1 - Ch3 (does not counts as st) 12dc into ring, pull yarn tail tight to close circle, sl st in 1st dc to join. [12 dc]
Row Two
Round 2 - Chain 3 (this does not count as a stitch), work 2 double crochets into the next stitch, then * work 2 double crochet in the next stitch, repeat from * around to the end, slip stitch into the top of the 1st double crochet to join.
[There should be 24 double crochets]
Abbreviated version
Round 2 - Ch3 (does not count as a st), (2 dc) in next st, then *(2 dc) in the next st, rpt from * to the end, sl st into top of 1st dc to join. [24 dc]
Row Three
Round 3 - Chain 3 (this does not count as a stitch), *work 2 double crochets in the next stitch, then make 1 double crochet in the next, repeat from * around to the end, the slip stitch into the top of the 1st double crochet to join.
[There should be 36 double crochets]
Abbreviated version
Round 3 - Ch3 (does not count as a st), *(2dc) in next st, 1dc in next, rpt from * to the end, sl st into top of 1st dc to join. [36 dc]
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Row Four
Round 4 - Chain 1, *slip stitch in the next stitch, chain 1, slip stitch into the next stitch, chain 1 repeat from * around to end, then slip stitch into 1st stitch to join, cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in the ends.
Abbreviated version
Round 4 - Ch1, *sl st in next st, ch1, sl st in next st, ch 1 rpt from * to end, sl st into 1st sc. Cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in the ends.
Row One
Small Crochet Basket
Note: Crochet basket with 3 strands of #3 light DK yarn.
Foundation - Make a magic ring, or chain 4 and slip stitch in 1st stitch to form a ring.
Abbreviated version
Foundation - MR, or ch4, sl st in 1st to form a ring.
Round 1 - Chain 3 (this does not count as stitch), work 12 double crochets into the ring, pull the yarn tail tight to close the circle, then slip stitch into the top of the first double crochet to join.
[There should be 12 double crochets]
Abbreviated version
Round 1 - Ch3 (does not counts as st) 12 dc into ring, pull yarn tail tight to close circle, sl st in 1st dc to join. [12 dc]
Row Two
Round 2 - Chain 3 (this does not count as a stitch), work 2 double crochets into the next stitch, then * work 2 double crochet in the next stitch, repeat from * around to the end, slip stitch into the top of the 1st double crochet to join.
[There should be 24 double crochets]
Abbreviated version
Round 2 - Ch3 (does not count as a st), (2 dc) in next st, then *(2 dc) in the next st, rpt from * to the end, sl st into top of 1st dc to join. [24 dc]
Row Three
Round 3 - Chain 2 (this does not count as a stitch), *work 2 half double crochets in the next stitch, then make 1 half double crochet in the next, repeat from * around to the end, the slip stitch into the top of the 1st double crochet to join.
[There should be 36 half-double crochets]
Abbreviated version
Round 3 - Ch2 (does not count as a st), *(2hdc) in next st, 1hdc in next, rpt from * to the end, sl st into top of 1st dc to join. [36 hdc]
Row Four
Round 4 - Chain 2 (this does not count as a stitch), *work 2 half double crochets in the next stitch, then make 1 half double crochet in the next 2 stitches, repeat from * around to the end, the slip stitch into the top of the 1st half double crochet to join.
[There should be 48 half-double crochets]
Abbreviated version
Round 4 - Ch2 (does not count as a st), *(2hdc) in next st, 1hdc in next 2 sts, rpt from * to the end, sl st into top of 1st dc to join. [48 hdc]
Row Five
Round 5 - Chain 1 (does not count as a st), single crochet into the back loop of each stitch, then slip stitch into the 1st single crochet to join. [There should be 48 single crochets]
Abbreviated version
Round 5 - Ch1 (does not count as a st), sc in BL of each st, sl st into the 1st sc to join. [48sc]
Rows Six - Nine
Rounds 6 - 9 - Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch), 1 single crochet in each stitch, the slip stitch into the 1st single crochet to join.
[There should be 48 single crochets]
Abbreviated version
Rounds 6 - 9 - Ch1 (not a st), sc in each st, sl st into the 1st sc to join. [48sc]
Row Ten
Round 10 - Chain 1, *slip stitch in the next stitch, chain 1, slip stitch into the next stitch, chain 1 repeat from * around to end, then slip stitch into 1st stitch to join, cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in the ends.
Abbreviated version
Round 10 - Ch1, *sl st in next st, ch1, sl st in next st, ch1 rpt from * to end, sl st into 1st st, cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in the ends.
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Ella says
This was amazing and so easy to follow I made them for my best friend as a birthday present and she said it’s brilliant having washable coasters and they keep their shape!!
Can’t wait to try out the other tutorials!!
Cynthia Hayes says
I love your site. Thanks for sharing.
Harriet says
Thank you so much!
Laurie Fisher says
Hi! Love this coaster and basket pattern! I was wondering how many coasters fit in the basket?
Harriet says
6 coasters fit in the basket.