Have some fun with this Halloween eyeball crochet coaster pattern! A quick crochet coaster pattern that can be made with scraps of yarn - less than 10 yards (9 meters) of each color.
They are perfect for craft fairs or as gifts for classrooms! You can use #2 fine yarn for this project, and cotton yarn is best because it absorbs well and handles heat.
The finished eyeball coasters are about 4 inches (10 cm) wide.
Table of contents
- About This Easy Crochet Coaster Pattern
- Crochet Stitches
- Yarn and Hook Information
- How To Make Halloween Crochet Coasters
- More Halloween Crochet Ideas
- Skill Level
- What You Will Need
- Finished Size
- Gauge
- Stitches and Abbreviations Used - US Terms
- Special Stitches
- Easy Crochet Eyeball Coaster Pattern For Beginners
- Finishing
- FAQ
- More Handmade Halloween Gift Ideas
- Easy Go-To Stitch Guide
- Stay Connected
- Learn To Crochet
- Comments
About This Easy Crochet Coaster Pattern
- This crochet eyeball coaster is made up of 6 rounds.
- Each of these round crochet coasters can be made in less than 25 minutes.
- This Halloween eyeball coaster pattern is ideal for a beginner.
- This pattern is made up of joined rounds and the yarn color changes are made at the start of each round.
- Unlike other eyeball coasters, this one is embroidery-free, because the "bloodshot" lines around the whites are crocheted in.
Crochet Stitches
For this easy Halloween crochet pattern, you will need to be familiar with how to make a magic ring, chain stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, slip stitch, and double crochet.
You will also need to know how to make a single crochet spike stitch. This is easy to make and you will find instructions for this in our special stitches section below.
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Yarn and Hook Information
We used #2 fine (sport, baby, 5-ply) 100% cotton yarn, which has about 16 wraps per inch. The suggested hook size for this yarn is 4mm, but we opted to use a smaller 3mm hook.
We also tried the pattern with #3 light (DK, light worsted, 8-ply) 100% acrylic yarn, which has about 12 wraps per inch. The recommended hook size is 4mm again, but we went with a 3mm hook.
Both yarns work well for this pattern, so use whichever you prefer or experiment with a different fiber blend. The only difference is the final size.
Since the #3 light yarn is slightly thicker than the #2 fine yarn, coasters made with #3 yarn turn out a little larger.
How To Make Halloween Crochet Coasters
This easy Halloween crochet coaster pattern begins with a magic ring and 12 double crochet stitches to create the pupil.
In the next round, single crochet stitches form part of the iris. The third round completes the iris using half double crochet stitches.
Rounds 4 and 5 create the whites of the eye with double crochet stitches. The final 6th round adds a spooky touch with single crochet and spiked single crochet stitches to create bloodshot eyes.
More Halloween Crochet Ideas
If you love this DIY Halloween crochet coasters pattern you might also like to check out these Halloween patterns: amigurumi witch hats, crochet ghosts, and this crochet bat garland pattern.
Skill Level
Beginner
What You Will Need
Yarn
#2 light (sport) yarn with about 16 WPI (wraps per inch) in the following colors: Per coaster, you will need:
- Color A (black) - 1.6 yards (1.5 meters)
- Color B (dark green) - 1.6 yards (1.5 meters)
- Color C (lime green) - 5.5 yards (5 meters)
- Color D (white) - 9.8 yards (9 meters)
- Color E (red) - 3.4 yards (3.1 meters)
Crochet Hook
- 4mm
Notions
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Finished Size
The finished size of this crochet eyeball coaster is about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter when made in the yarn weight and hook size stated above.
Gauge
The gauge is not so important for this pattern.
Stitches and Abbreviations Used - US Terms
- MR - magic ring
- ch- chain stitch
- sc - single crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- dc - double crochet
- SPsc - spiked single crochet - refer to special stitches below
- col - color
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- sl st - slip stitch
- sk - skip
- rpt - repeat
- hk - hook
- [ ] - at the end of a round indicates the number of stitches in that round
Special Stitches
SPsc - For this pattern make a single crochet stitch into the base of the next stitch when stated in the pattern - this will make a long stitch that extends down to the top of the single crochet stitches round 4.
- Insert your hook into the base of the next stitch (for this pattern it will be into the base of the stitch in round 5).
- Yarn over and pull up a loop, extending the loop to the height of the current round.
- Yarn over again and pull through both loops on the hook.
Easy Crochet Eyeball Coaster Pattern For Beginners
Round One
Round 1, color A - Make a magic ring and chain 2 (does not count as a stitch), make 12 double crochet stitches into the ring, pull the yarn tail tight to close the ring, slip stitch into the 1st double crochet to join, cut the yarn, fasten off and weave in the ends. [12 double crochet stitches in this round]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 1, col A - Into a MR, ch2 (not counted as a st), 12dc into the ring, pull yarn tail tight to close ring, sl st into 1st dc to join, cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in ends. [12dc]
Round Two
Round 2, color B - Slip knot yarn to hook, then slip stitch yarn into any stitch. Chain 1 (not counted as a stitch), make 2 single crochet stitches in the same space as chain 1, then make * 2 single crochet in the next stitch, repeat from * 11 times, slip stitch into the 1st single crochet to join, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends. [24 single crochet in this round]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 2, col B - Slip knot yarn to hk, sl st yarn into any st. Ch1 (not counted as a st), 2sc in same sp as ch-1, * 2sc in next st, rpt from * 11 times, sl st into 1st sc to join, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends. [24sc]
Round Three
Round 3, color C - Slip knot yarn to hook, and slip stitch yarn into any stitch. Chain 1 (not counted as a stitch), make 2 half double crochets in the same space as chain 2, then make 1 half double crochet in the next stitch, next make * 2 half double crochets in the next stitch, and 1 half double crochet in the next, repeat from * 11 times, then slip stitch into the 1st half double crochet to join, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends. [36 half double crochets in this round]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 3, col C - Slip knot yarn to hk, sl st yarn into any st. Ch1 (not counted as st), 2hdc in same st as ch-2, 1hdc in next st, * 2hdc in next st, 1hdc in next, rpt from * 11 times, sl st into 1st dhc to join, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends. [36hdc]
Round Four
Round 4, col D - Slip knot yarn to hook, slip stitch yarn into any stitch, Chain 2 (not counted as a stitch), make 1 double crochet in the same space as chain 2, then make 1 double crochet in each of the next 25 stitches, sl st into 1st double crochet to join. [36 double crochet in this round]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 4, col D - white - Slip knot yarn to hk, sl st yarn into any st. Ch2 (not counted as a st), 1dc in the same sp as ch-2, 1dc in next 35-sts, sl st into 1st dc to join. [36dc]
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Round Five
Round 5 - Chain 2 (not counted as a stitch), make 2 double crochet in the same space as chain 2, then make 1 double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, then make * 2 double crochet in the next stitch, and 1 double crochet in the next 2 stitches, repeat from * 11 times, slip stitch into the 1st double crochet to join. [48 double crochet in this round]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 5 - Ch2 (not counted as a st), 2dc in same sp as ch2, 1dc in next 2-sts, *2dc in next st, 1dc in next 2-sts, rpt from * 11 times, sl st into 1st dc to join. [48dc]
Round Six
Round 6, color E - Slip knot yarn to hook, then slip stitch the yarn into any stitch. Chain 1 (not counted as a stitch), make 1 single crochet in the same space as chain 1, then make 1 single crochet in the next 2 stitches, and make a spiked single crochet stitch into the base of the next stitch, next * make 1 single crochet in the next 3 stitches, then make 1 spiked single crochet into the base of the next stitch, repeat from * 11 times, slip stitch into the 1st single crochet to join, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in the ends. [48 stitches in this round]
Abbreviated version
Rnd 6, col E - Slip knot yarn to hk, sl st yarn into any st. Ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc in same sp as ch-1, 1sc in next 2-sts, a SPsc into the base of next st, *1sc in next 3-sts, SPsc the into base of next st, rpt from * 11 times, sl st into 1st sc to join, cut yarn, fasten off weave in ends. [48sts]
Finishing
Depending on your tension the coasters may curl up a little, this can easily be fixed, by steam-blocking them. Place the coasters wrong side up onto the ironing board, cover with a cloth, and gently press with a steam iron.
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FAQ
Crocheting a coaster is a great beginner project because it uses simple stitches like single crochet or double crochet worked in the round.
Most crochet coaster patterns start with a magic ring, then increase each round to create a flat circle. This eyeball coaster pattern is designed to be quick and easy, making it perfect for beginners.
A standard crochet coaster is usually between 9-11 cm (3.5-4.5 inches) in diameter. This size fits most cups and glasses comfortably. You can easily adjust the size of your crochet eyeball coaster by adding or removing a round.
Cotton yarn is the best choice for crochet coasters because it is absorbent, durable, and holds its shape well. It also handles heat better than acrylic yarn, making it ideal for protecting surfaces from hot drinks.
Yes, crochet coasters are one of the easiest beginner projects. They are small, quick to make, and don't require much yarn. This easy Halloween crochet coaster pattern is especially beginner-friendly and can be completed in a short amount of time.
A simple crochet coaster usually takes about 20-40 minutes to make, depending on your skill level. This quick crochet eyeball coaster is designed to be fast, so it's perfect for last-minute Halloween projects or gifts.
Absolutely! Crochet coasters are perfect for using up scrap yarn. Since they are small projects, you only need a small amount of each color-ideal for making the eyeball design without buying new yarn.
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