by Absolutely! Here’s a detailed, beginner-friendly guide on how to make a beautiful crochet coaster using four colors. This is a great project to practice color changes and create something eye-catching and functional.
🧶 How to Make a Beautiful Four-Color Crochet Coaster (Step-by-Step)
Crochet coasters are fun, quick, and customizable. This pattern uses four different colors to create a vibrant, layered design — like a flower or mandala — that’s perfect for adding style to your table.
✨ Materials You’ll Need
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Yarn | Cotton yarn (recommended for coasters) – 4 colors (worsted weight #4) |
| Hook | 4.0 mm (G/6) or size recommended for your yarn |
| Scissors | For cutting yarn |
| Yarn needle | For weaving in ends |
| Stitch markers | Optional, for marking rounds |
🎨 Color Suggestions
Let’s call your yarn colors:
- Color A – Center (e.g., yellow)
- Color B – First ring (e.g., pink)
- Color C – Outer ring (e.g., teal)
- Color D – Border (e.g., white or black for contrast)
Feel free to substitute your favorite colors.
🧵 Stitches & Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble crochet
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- sp – space
🌼 Step-by-Step Crochet Pattern (Round Coaster)
🔸 Round 1 – Center Circle (Color A)
- Start with a magic ring (or ch 4, join to form a ring).
- Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), work 11 dc into the ring.
- Join with a sl st to top of ch-3. (12 dc total)
- Fasten off and change to Color B.
🔸 Round 2 – Petal Base (Color B)
- Join Color B in any stitch.
- Ch 1, then (1 hdc, ch 1) in each stitch around.
- Sl st to first hdc to join. (12 hdc, 12 ch-1 spaces)
- Fasten off and switch to Color C.
🔸 Round 3 – Shells (Color C)
- Join Color C in any ch-1 space.
- (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in each ch-1 space around – these are your “shells”.
- Sl st to the top of first dc to join. (12 shells)
- Fasten off and switch to Color D.
🔸 Round 4 – Border & Shape (Color D)
- Join Color D in any ch-1 space between shells.
- (1 sc in space, ch 3, 1 sc in next space) – repeat around.
- Sl st to join and fasten off.
This creates a lace-like edge and finishes the coaster beautifully.
📏 Finished Size
- With worsted weight yarn and a 4 mm hook, your coaster will be about 4.5–5 inches in diameter.
- Use DK yarn for a smaller, finer version.
🧺 Care Tips
- Use 100% cotton yarn for durability and heat resistance.
- Hand wash or machine wash cold, lay flat to dry.
✨ Design Variations
- Switch color order for a new look on each coaster.
- Use metallic yarn for one round for a bit of sparkle.
- Add an extra round of reverse sc (crab stitch) for a rope-like edge.
✅ Quick Summary
| Step | Action | Color Used |
|---|---|---|
| R1 | Magic ring + 12 dc | Color A |
| R2 | hdc + ch-1 in each stitch | Color B |
| R3 | Shells (2dc, ch1, 2dc) | Color C |
| R4 | Sc + ch-3 border | Color D |
Would you like a PDF version of this pattern or a photo tutorial? I can also help you design a matching set or turn this motif into a larger project like a placemat or wall hanging.
Let me know how you’d like to continue!
