by Here’s a detailed guide to making a beautiful yellow crochet coaster, perfect for beginners or intermediate crocheters. This coaster has a floral, sun-like appearance using basic stitches and a vibrant yellow yarn.
๐ MATERIALS NEEDED:
- Worsted weight cotton yarn in yellow (cotton is best for coasters because it’s absorbent)
- Crochet hook (Size 4 mm or 5 mm recommended)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
๐ ABBREVIATIONS (US Terms):
- ch โ chain
- sl st โ slip stitch
- sc โ single crochet
- hdc โ half double crochet
- dc โ double crochet
- st โ stitch
- sp โ space
๐ผ PATTERN: SUNBURST FLOWER COASTER (FLAT + DECORATIVE)
๐ Round 1: Magic Ring Base
- Make a magic ring (or ch 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring).
- Ch 2 (counts as first dc), then 11 dc into the ring (12 dc total).
- Sl st to top of ch-2 to close the round.
- ๐งถ You now have a neat circle center.
๐ Round 2: Petal Foundation
- Ch 1, sc in next st, ch 2 โ repeat around (12 ch-2 spaces total).
- Sl st to first sc to join.
๐ Round 3: Petals
- In each ch-2 space, work:
- (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) โ 1 petal
- Repeat in each ch-2 sp around (12 petals total).
- Sl st to join and fasten off if you want a small flower coaster.
- OR continue for larger version ๐
๐ OPTIONAL Round 4: Sunburst Edge
- Join yarn in any sc between petals.
- Ch 1, sc in sc between petals, ch 3, sl st in 1st ch (picot), sc in same st โ picot between each petal.
- Repeat around for a decorative spiked border.
- Fasten off, weave in ends.
โ FINISHING:
- Block lightly with steam (optional) to flatten and shape.
- Weave in all ends using a yarn needle.
๐ผ CUSTOMIZATION IDEAS:
- Add a white center (start with white in Round 1, switch to yellow for petals).
- Use variegated yellow yarn for a marbled sun look.
- Add a lace round for a vintage-style look (I can give you that version too if you like).
Would you like a printable pattern chart or a photo reference for this coaster design?
