About This Flower Coasters Pattern
This pattern creates a pretty flower-shaped coaster approximately 12cm in diameter using two strands of DK yarn held together. It features a small centre, a round of fan stitches and a petal round to create a floral edge. The design is simple, stash-friendly and ideal for making colourful sets for your home or as thoughtful handmade gifts.
You will work in joined rounds starting from a magic circle and finish with either a slip stitch join or an invisible join. The pattern is written in UK crochet terms and includes full stitch counts for every round.
Why You'll Love This Flower Coasters Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it turns leftover yarn into something both useful and beautiful. I enjoy how quickly each coaster comes together — you can make several in an evening and mix and match colours for a joyful set. The technique of holding two strands together gives a lovely texture and lets you experiment with colour blends easily. I also love that these coasters are practical, washable, and make thoughtful handmade gifts that brighten someones day.
Switch Things Up
I love experimenting with colour pairings when I make these coasters; try holding a neutral strand with a bright colour for a subtler look or two bold shades together for a vibrant result.
If you want larger coasters, I sometimes use a thicker yarn and a bigger hook to create a chunkier, more robust coaster.
For a mini set or keychain version, use a thinner yarn and a smaller hook to scale the pattern down while keeping the same rounds.
I often add a simple single crochet border in a contrasting colour to give the coaster a neat finished edge and a pop of contrast.
You can embroider a small motif or initial into the centre before finishing to personalise a set for gifting.
Try different stitch substitutions like using double crochet where trebles are written if you prefer different texture, but check your stitch counts carefully.
Experiment with variegated or speckled yarn held with a solid strand to create a tweedy or stained-glass effect as suggested in the pattern notes.
I sometimes block the coasters gently to flatten and shape the petals; a light steam or careful pinning while damp can help keep petals even.
Combine coasters into themed sets by choosing seasonal colours (pastels for spring, warm tones for autumn) to make lovely coordinated gifts.
Dont be afraid to try textured yarns or metallic accents for special occasion coasters; just make sure the fibres are suitable for spot cleaning as recommended.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Starting the wrong stitch after the ch 2 can change your stitch height and distort the round; always remember the ch 2 counts as the first treble and work into the correct stitch position.
✗ Failing to close the magic circle tightly leaves a loose centre hole; pull the magic circle closed securely before joining and weaving in the tail.
✗ Not counting stitches after each round can lead to an incorrect stitch count for future rounds; count stitches at the end of every round to ensure accuracy.
✗ Turning the work when told not to on the petal round will flip your petals the wrong way; pay attention to 'Turn work' or 'Do not turn work' instructions for correct shaping.
