by Let’s create a stunning 3D flower crochet coaster! This project is a fantastic way to add a touch of elegance and dimension to your home decor. While it looks intricate, it’s surprisingly accessible for those comfortable with basic stitches, and the result is truly beautiful.
How to Crochet a Beautiful 3D Flower Coaster
This pattern creates a lovely, layered flower with a raised, dimensional effect, perfect for a unique coaster or appliqué.
Skill Level: Intermediate
You’ll need to be comfortable with:
- Basic crochet stitches: chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), treble crochet (tr).
- Working in rounds.
- Creating a Magic Ring (optional but highly recommended for a tight center).
- Working into back loops only (BLO) and front loops only (FLO).
- Working into stitches from previous rounds or behind current stitches.
Finished Coaster Dimensions (Approximate):
- 5-6 inches (12.5-15 cm) in diameter, depending on your yarn and tension.
Materials You’ll Need:
- Yarn: Approximately 40-60 yards (37-55 meters) of Worsted Weight (Medium #4) Cotton Yarn. Cotton is ideal for coasters due to its absorbency and heat resistance.
- Color A (Center/Base): Approx. 15-20 yards.
- Color B (Petals – main layer): Approx. 20-30 yards.
- Color C (Petals – second layer/optional): Approx. 10-15 yards.
- Color D (Leaves/optional): Small amount.
- Crochet Hook: Size H/5.0mm. Or the hook size that gives you a firm but flexible fabric.
- Yarn Needle (Tapestry Needle): Essential for weaving in ends.
- Scissors
- Stitch Marker (Optional): Can be helpful for marking the start of rounds.
Gauge:
Gauge isn’t critical for a coaster, but a consistent tension will ensure your flower looks even and beautiful.
Abbreviations Used:
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet (yarn over twice, insert hook, yarn over, pull through 2 loops 3 times)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- MR: Magic Ring (or Magic Circle/Adjustable Ring)
- BLO: back loop only
- FLO: front loop only
- sp: space
- ch-sp: chain space
- FO: fasten off
- (): repeat instructions within parentheses a specified number of times.
- []: indicates the total number of stitches at the end of a round.
Let’s Crochet Your 3D Flower Coaster!
This pattern builds the flower in layers, starting with the center, then the first set of petals, and finally the second (and optional third) layer of petals and the coaster base.
Part 1: Flower Center (Color A)
- Start: Make a Magic Ring (MR).
- Alternative Start: Ch 4, then sl st into the first chain to form a ring.
- Round 1: Ch 1 (does NOT count as a stitch). Work 10 single crochet (sc) stitches into the MR. Pull the tail tightly to close the center hole. Sl st into the first sc to join. [10 sc]
- Round 2: Ch 1. Sc into the back loop only (BLO) of each stitch around. Sl st into the first sc to join. [10 sc]
- This BLO round creates a ridge of front loops (FLO) on the previous round. We will work into these FLO later for a bottom layer of petals, which gives the 3D effect.
- Round 3: Ch 1. Work 2 sc into each stitch around. Sl st into the first sc to join. [20 sc]
- Fasten off (FO) Color A, leaving a 4-inch tail.
Part 2: First Layer of Petals (Color B)
These petals will stand up from the center, forming the primary flower.
- Join Color B with a sl st into any sc stitch from Round 3 of the previous part.
- Round 4 (Petals):
- Ch 1. In the same stitch where you joined, work: (sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st). This forms your first petal.
- (Skip next stitch, in the next stitch: sl st, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st). Repeat from * to * 8 more times around.
- You should have 10 petals in total.
- Sl st to the first sl st you made at the beginning of the round to join.
- FO Color B, leaving a 4-inch tail.
Part 3: Second Layer of Petals (Color C – Optional)
This layer of petals will appear behind the first layer, creating fullness and dimension. We’ll work into the unworked front loops (FLO) from Round 2.
- Turn your work to the back. You’ll see the unworked loops from Round 2 (the FLO left when you worked into BLO in Round 2).
- Join Color C (or Color B again for a monochrome 3D effect) with a sl st into any of these unworked FLO stitches from Round 2.
- Round 5 (Back Petals):
- Ch 1. In the same unworked FLO stitch where you joined, work: (sl st, ch 3, 3 tr, ch 3, sl st). This forms your first larger back petal.
- (Skip next unworked FLO stitch from Round 2, in the next unworked FLO stitch from Round 2: sl st, ch 3, 3 tr, ch 3, sl st). Repeat from * to * 8 more times around.
- You should have 10 larger petals.
- Sl st to the first sl st you made at the beginning of the round to join.
- FO Color C, leaving a 4-inch tail.
Part 4: The Coaster Base / Greenery (Color D – Optional, or extend a petal color)
This section creates the flat base for your coaster, adding stability and optionally some leaf-like elements. You can make this round a solid color or add green for leaves.
- Turn your work to the back again. You’ll now need to work into the stitches behind the petals you just made, specifically into the stitches from Round 3 that you haven’t worked into with petals, or you can work directly into the base of the petals of Round 4.
- Easiest method: Join Color D (e.g., green) with a sl st into any unworked stitch from Round 3 that is between two petals of Round 4. You’ll be working into the loops of Round 3.
- Round 6 (Coaster Base):
- Ch 2 (counts as first hdc). Hdc in the same stitch.
- Continue working 1 hdc into each of the 20 stitches from Round 3 around the entire coaster, trying to keep your hook behind the existing petals. You’ll essentially be working into the back of Round 3.
- Sl st to the top of the beginning ch-2 to join. [20 hdc]
- Round 7: Ch 2. Work 2 hdc into each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch-2 to join. [40 hdc]
- Round 8: Ch 2. (Hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st) around. Sl st to the top of the beginning ch-2 to join. [60 hdc]
- This should give you a good, solid coaster base. If you want a larger coaster, add another increase round.
- Final Round (Optional – Edging): Ch 1. Sc in each hdc around. Sl st to the first sc to join. This creates a neat, firm edge.
Part 5: Finishing Your 3D Flower Coaster
- Fasten Off: After completing your final round, cut your yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Yarn over and pull the tail completely through the loop on your hook to secure the last stitch.
- Weave in All Ends: This is the most crucial step for a beautiful and durable coaster, especially with multiple color changes. Thread each yarn tail onto your yarn needle. Carefully weave them through several stitches of the same color on the back side of your coaster, making them secure and invisible. Take your time to ensure all tails are tucked away neatly.
- Shape and Admire: Gently lay your coaster flat. Using your fingers, gently manipulate and arrange the petals to create the desired 3D effect. The layers should naturally pop forward.
You’ve now created a truly beautiful and dimensional 3D flower crochet coaster! This intricate-looking piece is sure to impress and add a lovely handmade touch to your home. What color combinations are you excited to try for your next 3D flower coaster?
