by Here’s a super easy crochet coaster tutorial perfect for beginners. It uses only basic stitches and works up quickly!
🧶 Easy Crochet Coaster Tutorial (Round Version)
🟢 Skill Level: Beginner
🕒 Time: 20–30 minutes
✂️ Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight cotton yarn (e.g., Lily Sugar’n Cream)
- 5.0 mm (H/8) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
🧵 Abbreviations (U.S. Terms)
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- st – stitch
- rnd – round
🪡 Instructions – Simple Round Coaster
Step 1: Magic Circle
- Start with a magic circle (or ch 4 and sl st to first ch to form a ring).
Step 2: Round 1
- Ch 2 (doesn’t count as a stitch), make 12 dc into the circle.
- Sl st to top of first dc to join.
✅ You now have 12 stitches.
Step 3: Round 2
- Ch 2, 2 dc in each st around.
- Join with sl st to first dc.
✅ You now have 24 stitches.
Step 4: Round 3
- Ch 2, 1 dc in first st, 2 dc in next st, repeat around.
- Sl st to join.
✅ You now have 36 stitches.
Optional: Round 4 (for a slightly larger coaster)
- Ch 2, 1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, repeat around.
- Sl st to join.
✅ You now have 48 stitches.
Step 5: Finish
- Fasten off.
- Weave in the ends using a yarn needle.
✅ Tips:
- Cotton yarn is absorbent—ideal for coasters.
- You can change colors between rounds for a fun striped look!
Would you like a square coaster version or a photo reference for this pattern?
