Sunflower Coaster Set Crochet Pattern
Only sc, increases and decreases, worked in simple rounds and rows.
About 2 to 3 hours for each coaster, so a set of four fits in a weekend.
A bright handmade gift for anyone who loves a warm cup of coffee.
About This Sunflower Coaster Set Crochet Pattern Pattern
These sunflower coasters are about 5 inches wide and worked in worsted weight cotton. Each one has a textured dark brown center, 12 ribbed golden petals and two little green leaves.
You only need single crochet, increases and decreases, so they suit confident beginners. The center is wide and flat, so a full mug sits steady in the middle of the flower.
Why You'll Love This Sunflower Coaster Set Crochet Pattern Pattern
I made the first one on a slow morning with a cup of coffee beside me. The ribbed petals make the flower look almost woven, and I still smile every time I set my mug in the middle.
They work up fast, so a set of four feels like a very doable weekend project.
Switch Things Up
Try a soft cream center for a daisy look, or use rust and burnt orange petals for a fall set. A thinner cotton with a 2.5 mm hook gives you tiny coasters that work as little flower toppers on gifts. You can also use sage green for the leaves for a calmer, more muted flower.
Materials Needed
— Main Fabric
— Tools Required
The Free Pattern
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— Sunflower Center (brown) (Make 4) :
— Golden Petals (yellow) (Make 12 per coaster) :
— Green Leaves (Make 8 for a set of 4) :
Assembly Instructions
- Weave in the brown and yellow tails on the back of the center, pulling them gently so the stitches stay flat.
- Place two green leaves at the lower right of the coaster, tucked partly under two neighboring petals, so they look like they grow from behind the flower.
- Pin the leaves in place and sew them to the back of the petals with the yarn tails and a yarn needle.
- Use a few small stitches to tack the tip of each leaf so it does not curl up.
- Weave in all remaining ends on the back of the coaster.
- Pin the coaster flat on a blocking mat, steam it lightly or spritz it with water and let it dry completely.
- Repeat to finish all 4 coasters in the set.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
Leaving the center cupped: keep your increases evenly spaced and block the center flat so a mug sits steady.
Losing track of the 3 stitch groups: place a marker at the start of every petal so you end with exactly 12.
Pulling the petal tips too tight: keep a relaxed tension on the sc3tog so the tip stays smooth and pointed.
Sewing the leaves on top of the petals: tuck them underneath so the flower face stays clean.
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Important Notes
Use cotton yarn, since it handles warm mugs better than acrylic.
Gauge does not need to be exact, but keep your tension snug so the coaster feels sturdy.
Block each coaster flat so the petals sit evenly around the center.
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle and lay flat to dry.
I hope these little flowers bring some sunshine to your coffee table. Happy hooking!
Crochet Abbreviations
You Ask, We Answer
How big is the finished coaster?
About 5 inches wide with worsted weight cotton and a 3.5 mm hook.
Can I use a different yarn weight?
Yes. Use a thinner yarn and a smaller hook for a smaller coaster, or a thicker yarn and a larger hook for a bigger one, and keep your stitches snug.
How do I wash the coasters?
Wash cold on a gentle cycle, reshape while damp and lay flat to dry.
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Abbreviations
- ch — chain
- sl st — slip stitch
- mr — magic ring
- sc — single crochet
- inc — increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- sc2tog — single crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
- sc3tog — single crochet 3 stitches together (decrease)
- st(s) — stitch(es)
- BLO — back loop only