by Thanks for clarifying! It sounds like you’re looking for a gorgeous, easy-to-make coaster that uses crochet or knitting (or perhaps a blend of the two). While crochet and knitting are distinct crafts, I’ll give you one easy pattern for each—a crocheted coaster and a knitted coaster—so you can choose whichever you’d like to try!
🧶 OPTION 1: Easy & Gorgeous Crocheted Coaster (Floral Round)
✨ Looks like: Delicate flower or mandala
💡 Skill: Beginner-friendly with beautiful results
Materials:
- Worsted weight cotton yarn (Category 4)
- 5.0 mm crochet hook (H/8)
- Yarn needle & scissors
Pattern (US Terms):
- Magic ring (or chain 4, slip stitch to form a ring)
- Round 1: ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc into ring, sl st to top of ch 3. (12 dc)
- Round 2: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, sl st to join. (24 dc)
- Round 3: [sc, ch 3, sc] in each stitch around. This makes little picot-style points.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
🎨 You can switch colors each round for a lovely mandala look.
🧵 OPTION 2: Easy & Gorgeous Knitted Coaster (Garter + Lace Border)
✨ Looks like: Elegant square with a lacy edge
💡 Skill: Beginner who knows knit & yarn overs
Materials:
- DK or worsted cotton yarn
- Size US 6 (4 mm) knitting needles
- Yarn needle & scissors
Pattern:
- Cast on 21 stitches
- Knit 3 rows (garter stitch border)
- Begin center section:
- Row 1: K3, yo, k2tog to last 3 sts, K3
- Row 2: Knit all stitches
- Repeat Rows 1–2 for about 16 rows
- Knit 3 final rows
- Bind off and weave in ends.
🪄 Block it lightly to smooth edges. You can add a crochet picot border around it afterward if you want to combine both crafts.
✅ Final Tips:
- Cotton yarn is key! It’s heat-resistant and absorbent.
- Add flair with a metallic thread, color changes, or surface embroidery.
- These coasters make great gifts and work up quickly in batches.
Would you like step-by-step pictures or video links to guide you visually?
