Rustic Square Drink Coaster - FREE pattern

 I really enjoy working with this 4 ply cotton from Bendigo Woollen Mills in the shade of latte. I've had trouble deciding what to do with it, I have frogged about 4 different projects using this yarn until I finally decided to make some square drink coasters. I hope the intended recipient likes them!

Rustic Square Crochet Drink Coaster - FREE pattern

using 4ply cotton in neutral tones and a 3mm hook

round 1. 3 ch, sl st into 1st ch to form loop, 2 ch (counts as 1st st), dc into loop, 3 ch (2 dc into loop, 3 ch) 3 more times to form 4 corners, sl st into 2nd ch of 1st st

rounds 2-4. 2 ch (counts as 1st st), dc into every dc of previous round, (2 dc 3 ch 2 dc into each corner), sl st into 2nd ch of 1st st, repeat this round 2 more times

round 5. ch 1 sc into same st (counts as 1st st), sc into every st around, (4 sc into each corner), cont. sc in every st, sl st into 1st st

round 6. crab stitch in every st around, cast off and weave in ends (to learn how to do the crab stitch, watch this video on youtube by Bella Coco)

Aurora inspired coaster with alternative ending

Last weekend we had a wonderful Aurora Australis due to a solar storm. I couldn't see it from here because we had lots of cloud cover and we don't have a clear view to the south, but there were many pictures posted online. They have inspired me to mix these colours, orange, red, bright pink and purple. For this coaster I used my simple hexagon flower pattern but with an alternative ending. For the 4th round, just do 5 dc into the 6 corners, 2 dc into each 2 ch space, and also 1 dc into the top of each cluster stitch. There is no 5th round.

Simple hexagon flower in 4 rounds

Simple Hexagon Flower Coaster - FREE Pattern

I made these flower coasters last night, I apologise if it's similar to something someone else has done, but I didn't follow a pattern at all, I just made it up. I wrote down what I did in case anyone would like to know. I apologise in advance for any errors, I just wrote it out quickly, let me know if you need clarification!

hexagon flower in five colours

I used 8 ply cotton and a 3 mm hook. (2 dc tog, 3 dc tog means 2 or 3 dc together to form a cluster).

round 1 - ch 4, sl st into 1st st to form loop, 2 ch, dc into loop, 2 ch (2 dc tog in loop, 2 ch) 5 times to form 6 clusters, sl st into 2nd ch, cast off

round 2 - join new colour into any ch sp, 2 ch, 2 dc tog into same ch sp, 2 ch, 3 dc tog into same ch sp, ch 1, (3 dc tog into next ch sp, 3 ch, 3 dc tog into same ch sp, ch 1) repeat into ea ch sp to end, sl st into 1st tog st, cast off

round 3 - join new colour into any 3 ch sp, 2 ch 2 dc tog into same ch sp 3 ch, 3 dc tog into same ch sp, ch 1, 3 dc tog into next 1 ch sp, ch 1, [(3 dc tog into next 3 ch sp 3 ch 3 dc tog into same ch sp, 1 ch) 3 dc tog into next 1 ch sp, ch 1] repeat around to end, sl st into 1st tog st, cast off

round 4 - join new colour into any 3 ch sp, 1 ch, 5 sc into same ch sp, sk next st, 2 sc into next 1 ch sp, sk next st, 2 sc into next 1 ch sp, (5 sc into corner 3 ch sp, sk next st, 2 sc into next 1 ch sp, sk next st, 2 sc into next 1 ch sp) repeat to end, sl st into 1st sc, cast off

round 5 - join new colour into any corner (which is the 3rd sc of a group of 5 sc), 1 ch, 3 sc into same st, 1 sc into ea of the next 8 st, (3 sc into the corner st, 1 sc into ea of the next 8 st) repeat to end, sl st into 1st sc, cast off

weave in ends (but we hates it!!!)

hexagon flower in one colour

Crochet Adventures - Drink Coasters

I've made a few crochet drink coasters over the last couple of years, we use them at our computer desks for our drinks. I spend a lot of my day at the pc and drink a lot of water! The doctor wants me to limit the amount of coffee I drink due to high blood pressure, so I only have about 2 or 3 cups a day, but I drink water all day long. These coasters are ones I made last month and they are by our computers now. I used a 3.5mm hook and 8 ply cotton yarn from Bendigo Woollen Mills.

4 crochet drink coasters I made last month

I saw a picture of this pattern which is on Ravelry, so decided to give it a go.

swirly heart crochet drink coaster pattern on Ravelry

I made these happy sunshine yellow drink coasters last year, again using some more of my 8 ply cotton from Bendigo Woollen Mills. I just made up the pattern up, the first round is 12 dc, then its 3 rounds of dc then a round of sc.

Happy Sunshine Yellow Drink Coasters

I saw a picture of a crochet seashell online, but I couldn't find a pattern so I had a couple of goes at it by myself, just making it up as I went along. I didn't write down the pattern and they are long gone now, I throw away my cotton coasters when they get too dirty to wash.

Having a go at free form crochet

Another go at free form crochet

These swirly coasters I made using my own pattern, I haven't written it down, I made them in August 2021.

swirly crochet coaster

another swirly crochet drink coaster

I made these 5 heart coasters in August 2022 for my husband's step mum. I have made them before, many years ago, but the pattern is discontinued. So I just looked at the picture and made up the corresponding pattern.

5 heart crochet coasters for Nanna Freya

Simple House Warming Gift

 My sister in Darwin is building a new house so I made a simple house warming gift! These drink coasters are based on a pattern I found from Ravelry. I also included this dishcloth, pattern also in Ravelry. I used 8ply cotton and a 4mm hook. I hope my sister likes them!

A stack of six cotton drink coasters

six cotton drink coasters

folded cotton dishcloth

simple cotton dishcloth

I won at yarn chicken!

Star Coaster, free pattern

I thought I could turn my five pointed star into a coaster by adding a few more rounds and turning it into a circle. Maybe one day I will add another few rounds and turn it into a square, that could be fun! Here is the pattern for my star coaster.


I've turned my 5 pointed star into a circle

Star Coaster by T. S. Murphy
4mm hook, 8ply yarn

For star ...
1. 3 ch, 9 dc into 1st ch, sl st into 3rd ch
2. [(2 hdc 2 ch 2 hdc) into next st, sl st into next st] repeat to end, fasten off

Change colour
3. attach yarn at star point ch sp, [sc at star point ch sp, (2 dc 2 hdc 2 dc) into sl st of prev round] repeat to end, sl st into 1st sc
4. sl st into next dc st, (3 ch (counts as 1st dc), dc into same, dc into next 2 st, 2 dc into next st, dc into next 2 st, sk sc) repeat to end, sl st into 3rd ch, fasten off

Five Hearts Coaster

I was thinking five hearts would make a good size for a coaster, as the doily I made yesterday was a bit big for a coaster. So I was thinking I could work out a pattern, but before I did, I checked google images and found someone had already done what I had in mind. There isn't a written pattern, but a photo tutorial. It was clear enough for me to work out how to follow it. As it turns out, it was the same site where I found yesterday's pattern! Crochetmillan has some lovely patterns, do check out her blog.

the link for the photo tutorial is above

this 5 hearts coaster was fun to make

Twelve Red and Green Coasters

I've made these 12 red and green coasters for my dinner party table, finishing them off while waiting for my son's vaccination appointment. I used a 4mm hook and 8 ply cotton from Bendigo Woollen Mills, and I used the pattern I have used many times from crochet spot.

these twelve red and green coasters will look good on my party table

In some way I can understand the anxiety some people might have about getting their child immunised, but any anxiety I do have is not greater than him becoming very ill or worse from a preventable disease. The photocopied sheet of vaccination side effects the nurse handed me did not do much to lessen my concern. Right now he is sucking on a lollipop and watching Toy Story, he is still complaining about his arm hurting but I think he will be alright!

these crochet drink coasters were easy to make

Pomegranate and Peach Coasters

I made these coasters for a custom order, it doesn't happen often but it has happened! I bought this cotton especially, I hope the customer likes them!

Peach and Pomegranate drink coasters

Red, Pink and Latte Coasters

I really like the combination of these colours. It didn't occur to me that they would go together until I saw the balls sitting together in my project basket. I just used the simple coaster pattern from crochetspot that I've used for other coasters. Do you like these colours together?

a stack of multi-coloured crochet coasters

red, pink and latte coasters

Yellow Doily Coasters

What is it with the colour yellow? These coasters I listed in my online shop yesterday have more views than most things in my shop, with the exception of the yellow flower coasters! I've ordered some yellow 4 ply and it should arrive any day now so I can make more things in yellow, it seems to be the colour people like to look at right now! These yellow doily coasters are the same as the green ones I made, with a 3.5mm hook and 7 dc in the last round clusters instead of 8.

cheerful yellow doily coasters

closeup of a stack of yellow doily coasters

perfect for afternoon tea!

Simple Yellow Flower Coasters

I made these sunny yellow coasters to use the 8 ply cotton I have on hand, they're a simple pattern from crochetspot.com that I've used before. For some reason they're proving popular in my shop with lots of views, I think I'll have to make some more in different colours! Or maybe its the cheerful yellow that's appealing? I'm thinking of ordering more cotton and some 4 ply yellow is on the list so I can make other coasters in the same colour as these!

this pattern is available for free

Plain Circle Coasters

I made these plain circle coasters using the 4 ply cotton I have on hand and a 3mm hook, in case someone would like something plain rather than pink flowers!

plain circle coasters for something different than the usual

Bright Pink Square Coasters

I really like these square coasters I made to put in my shop, I wonder if anyone else will like them? I chose the bright pink for a distinctive look. I used a 3mm hook and 4 ply cotton. Let me know what you think!

Simple squares in bright pink make distinctive looking coasters

Tiny Flower Doily Coaster, free pattern

I've made up this pattern so I could use 4 ply cotton and a 2mm hook to make a pretty doily coaster in 5 rounds. I couldn't find a pattern that would use that size yarn to make what I was looking for. I'm not sure how to explain how I did the little flower in the centre, but if I find out it can be improved I will update this pattern here on this page. Please leave a comment to let me know what you think!

this doily coaster has a tiny flower in the centre



Tiny Flower Doily Coaster Pattern

by Teena Sutton Murphy copyright 2013

Yarn and Hook -  4 ply cotton with 2mm hook
Gauge - finished doily measure 3.5inches or 9cm across
Special Stitch (3 dc tog) - yarn over hook (yo), insert hook, yo and draw it through stitch, pull through 2 loops on hook leaving 2 loops, yo insert yo draw through, pull through 2 loops leaving 3 loops, yo insert yo draw through, pull through 2 loops leaving 4 loops, yo and pull through remaining 4 loops to complete stitch

1. ch 4, sl st to form loop, working into centre of loop, (ch 3, 2 dc tog to form 1st petal) 3 ch (3 dc tog) 3 ch (3 dc tog) 3 ch (3 dc tog) 3 ch (3 dc tog) 3 ch sl st into top of 1st petal (5 petal inside a circle)
2. sl st into next ch sp, ch 3 (counts as 1st st) 5 dc into same ch sp, (6 dc into next ch sp) repeat 3 more times, sl st into top of 1st st (30 st)
3. ch 3 (counts as 1st st) dc into same as sl st, ch 2 sk 1 st (2 dc into next st, ch 2 sk 1 st) repeat to end sl st into top of 1st st (15 ch sps)
4. ch 3 (counts as 1st st) dc into next, 2 dc into ch sp (dc into next st, dc into next st, 2 dc into ch sp) repeat to end, sl st into top of 1st st (60 st)
5. (sk next st, 5 dc into next st, sk next st, sl st into next st to form scallop) repeat to end (15 scallops) fasten off and sew in ends

a stack of pretty doily drink coasters

Pink & Green Flower Coasters

I've been spending too much time obsessively looking over my shop and how I can improve it. I got the idea that I should focus on having a matching collection in the shop that compliments each piece. So I thought I would make green and pink coasters to match other coasters I have in there, and these are the result. Now that they're done I'm not happy with them, I think I should only sell the best yarn, and the pink doesn't scrub up. I think I'll have to give them away, or use them myself!

pink and green flower coasters

Pair of Red Doily Coasters

I wanted to make some red things for my online shop at madeit.com to make it look more festive. I had some of this thick cotton blend in red left, but only enough to make a pair of large coasters.

a pair of red doily coasters

 Because this 60% cotton 40% acrylic blend is so thick, I used a 4mm hook. I followed my four round doily pattern which then made these generously sized. This time, the last round has scallops of 7 dc instead of 8 dc, and the start has a loop of 4 ch.

these coasters are generously sized

Summer Lime Coasters

I made this set of 6 doily coasters in green and decided they should b e called Summer Lime Coasters! I think they're nice enough to have for sale in my shop, and if no one buys them, I think I shall use them myself!

these coasters in summer lime are perfect for a tea party

getting ready for afternoon tea

These were made following my four round doily pattern, except  the last round has scallops of 7 dc instead of 8, and the start is a loop of 4 ch. I used a 3.5mm hook, and 8 ply Australian made cotton from Bendigo Woollen Mill.

top down view of the summer lime coasters

Striped Circle Coasters, free patterns

I made these small drink coasters for my online shop to test these patterns I've written. They're based on the simple circle coasters I made for my sister-in-law, but I've refined the pattern further. I hope you like them!

4 circle coasters with pink stripes at different places

Each coaster has four rounds, one is a stripe of sc. Each coaster is identified by which round has that sc stripe. The idea is to use a contrast colour for the sc round so it really stands out. Gauge is not important, as the hook and yarn determine the size of the finished coaster. I used a 3.5mm hook and 8 ply Australian made cotton from the Bendigo Woollen Mill.

first round stripe circle coaster

First Round Stripe Coaster
1.  (in contrast colour for stripe) 3 ch, sl st into 1st ch to form loop, 1 ch 8 sc into loop,  sl st into 1st sc (8 sc) fasten off
2. (in main colour for remainder) start in any sc, 2 ch (counts as 1st dc throughout) 2 dc into same (3 dc into next) repeat to end, sl st into 2nd ch (24 dc)
3. 2 ch dc into same, dc into next (2 dc into next, dc into next) repeat to end, sl st into 2nd ch (36 dc)
4. 2 ch dc into same, dc into next, dc into next (2 dc into next, dc into next, dc into next) repeat to end, sl st into 2nd ch (48 dc) fasten off and weave I ends

second round stripe circle coaster

Second Round Stripe Coaster
1. (in main colour or 3rd colour) 3 ch sl st into 1st ch to form loop, 2 ch (counts as starting dc throughout) 11 dc into loop, sl st into 2nd ch (12 dc) fasten off
2. (in contrast colour for stripe) start in any st, 1 ch 2 sc into same, (2 sc into next) repeat to end, sl st into 1st sc (24 sc) fasten off
3. (in main colour for remainder) start in any sc, 2 ch (counts as starting dc throughout) dc into same, dc into next (2 dc into next, dc into next) repeat to end, sl st into 2nd ch (36 dc)
4. 2 ch dc into same, dc into next, dc into next (2 dc into next, dc into next, dc into next) repeat to end, sl st into 2nd ch (48 dc) fasten off and weave I ends

third round stripe circle coaster

Third Round Stripe Coaster
1. (in main colour or 3rd colour) 3 ch sl st into 1st ch to form loop, 2 ch (counts as starting dc throughout) 11 dc into loop, sl st into 2nd ch (12 dc)
2. 2 ch dc into same, (2 dc into next) repeat to end, sl st into 2nd ch (24 dc) fasten off
3. (in contrast colour for stripe) start in any dc, 1 ch 2 sc into same, sc into next (2 sc into next, sc into next) repeat until end, sl st into 1st sc (36 sc) fasten off
4. (in main colour) start in any sc, 2 ch dc into same, (dc into next, dc into next, 2 dc into next) repeat to end, sl st into 2nd ch (48 dc) fasten off and weave I ends

fourth round stripe circle coaster

Fourth Round Stripe Coaster
1. (in main colour or 3rd colour) 3 ch sl st into 1st ch to form loop, 2 ch (counts as starting dc throughout) 11 dc into loop, sl st into 2nd ch (12 dc) fasten off
2. 2 ch dc into same, (2 dc into next) repeat to end, sl st into 2nd ch (24 dc)
3. 2 ch dc into same, dc into next (2 dc into next, dc into next) repeat to end, sl st into 2nd ch (36 dc) fasten off
4. (in contrast colour) start in any st, 1 ch 2 sc into same, sc into next, sc into next (2 sc into next, sc into next, sc in to next) repeat to end, sl st into 1st sc (48 sc) fasten off and weave ends

top down view of the striped circle coasters

Simple Circle Coasters, free patterns

I quickly made up these simple circle coasters to match the striped 'Olives & Wine' two way tea cosy I made back in July. These will be given as house-warming gifts to my brother and his wife, who indicated to me that she liked the tea cosy.

4 circle coasters

I originally was going to make all four coasters striped, but after finishing the first one I decided three single colours ones would be better, being quicker to make up with a neater result. I still have not perfected the skill of changing colours seamlessy, much to my frustration!

The single colour coasters are 3 rounds of dc, with a final round of sc to make them the same size of the tri-colour coaster, which I made first. Each round is an increasing round, with the first round starting with 12 dc. Each dc round is started with 3 ch. For the tri-colour coaster, I inserted a round of sc after the second round of dc. Again, each round is an increasing round, starting with a first round of dc and each dc round starts with 3 ch. I think I'll take this opportunity to practice my pattern writing further, please let me know if I make any mistakes!

tri-colour circle coaster

Tri-colour Circle Coaster
worked in 4 rounds, gauge not important, hook and yarn determine size of finishjed coaster
(I used 8 ply 'classic' wool from Bendigo Woollen Mill and a 4mm hook)
1. 4 ch (counts as first dc throughout), 11 dc into 1st ch, sl st into 4th ch (12 dc)
2. 3 ch dc into same, 2 dc into each dc to end, sl st into 3rd ch, cut yarn and fasten off (24 dc)
3. (change to 2nd colour) starting in any st 1 ch (counts as first sc), sc into same, sc into next, (2 sc into next, sc into next) repeat to end, sl st into 1st st, cut yarn and fasten off (36 sc)
4. (change to 3rd colour) starting in any st 3 ch, dc into same, dc into next, dc into next (2 dc into next, dc into next, dc into next) repeat to end, sl st into 3rd ch, cut yarn and fasten off, (48 dc) weave in all ends, wash and dry flat

3 simple circle coasters

Simple Circle Coaster
worked in 4 rounds, gauge not important, hook and yarn determine size of finishjed coaster
(I used 8 ply 'classic' wool from Bendigo Woollen Mill and a 4mm hook)
1. 4 ch (counts as first st throughout), 11 dc into 1st ch, sl st into 4th ch (12 dc)
2. 3 ch dc into same, 2 dc into each dc to end, sl st into 1st st, cut yarn and fasten off (24 dc)
3. 3 ch dc into same, dc into next (2 dc into next, dc into next) repeat to end, sl st to 1st st (36 dc)
4. 1 ch sc into same, sc into next, sc into next (2 sc into next, sc into next, sc into next) repeat to end, sl st to st (48 sc)