Crochet Rounds of Flowers Coasters

Bring a touch of springtime indoors with these quick and colorful floral coasters. Built from the center out using four different yarn shades, this pattern mimics blooming petals using textured cluster stitches. They are highly customizable, making them excellent stash-busters and lovely handmade gifts.

Materials Needed

• Hook: 3.0 mm (Size D-3 US / 11 UK)

• Yarn: Light-weight cotton yarn (DK weight / Category 3) in 4 contrasting colors:

  • Color A: Center/Core

  • Color B: Inner Petals

  • Color C: Background/Spacers

  • Color D: Outer Border

• Tools: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors.

• Yardage: Roughly 11 yards (10 meters) per coaster.

• Finished Size: Approximately 3.15 inches (8 cm) in diameter.

Stitch Guide (US Terms)

• Ch: Chain

• Sc: Single Crochet

• Dc: Double Crochet

• Sl St: Slip Stitch

• Sk: Skip

• St(s): Stitch(es)

• Yo: Yarn Over

• Special Stitch: 3-Double Crochet Cluster (3-dc cl): Yo, insert hook into the specified stitch, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops (2 loops left on hook). Repeat this process 2 more times in the exact same stitch (4 loops left on hook). Yo and pull through all 4 loops on your hook to complete the cluster.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Round 1: The Flower Center

Using Color A, start with a magic circle.

1. Chain 4 (this counts as your first double crochet and a chain-2 space).

2. Work 9 repetitions of: [1 double crochet into the magic circle, then chain 1].

3. Pull the magic circle tail tight to close the center hole.

4. Join the round by working a slip stitch into the 3rd chain of your starting chain-4.

5. Fasten off Color A. (Total: 9 double crochets, 9 chain-1 spaces)

Round 2: First Layer of Petals

Attach Color B by pulling up a loop in any chain-1 space from the previous round.

1. Chain 2 (this counts as the first leg of your initial cluster). Complete a 3-dc cluster in this same space, then chain 3.

2. In every remaining chain-1 space around, work: [one 3-dc cluster, then chain 3].

3. Join the round with a slip stitch into the top of the very first cluster.

4. Fasten off Color B. (Total: 9 clusters, 9 chain-3 spaces)

Round 3: Expanding the Base

Attach Color C by pulling up a loop in any chain-3 space from the previous round.

1. Chain 4 (counts as your first double crochet and a chain-1 space).

2. Work [1 double crochet, chain 1] two more times into that very same starting space.

3. In each of the remaining chain-3 spaces around the circle, work: [1 double crochet, chain 1] three times.

4. Join the round with a slip stitch into the 3rd chain of your starting chain-4.

5. Fasten off Color C. (Total: 27 double crochets, 27 chain-1 spaces)

Round 4: The Outer Petal Border

Attach Color D by pulling up a loop in the first chain-1 space from the previous round.

1. Chain 2 (counts as part of the first cluster). Complete a 3-dc cluster in this same space.

2. Repeat the following sequence 8 times around: Chain 3, work a 3-dc cluster in the next chain-1 space, chain 1, work 1 single crochet in the next chain-1 space, chain 1, work a 3-dc cluster in the next chain-1 space.

3. To finish the final section: Chain 3, work a 3-dc cluster in the next chain-1 space, chain 1, work 1 single crochet in the next chain-1 space, chain 1.

4. Join the round with a slip stitch into the top of the first cluster.

5. Fasten off Color D. (Total: 18 clusters, 9 single crochets, 9 chain-3 spaces, 18 chain-1 spaces)

Finishing

Cut your yarn, leaving a short tail. Thread your tapestry needle and carefully weave all loose ends into the back of the coaster to secure them. Lightly steam-block if needed to help the coaster lay perfectly flat. Your floral coaster is ready to use!