by Let’s crochet a delightful and very easy flower coaster motif with two colors! This project is perfect for beginners and a wonderful way to add a pop of handmade charm to your home decor. It’s also an excellent stash-buster for those smaller amounts of yarn you might have lying around.
How to Make a Very Easy Two-Color Flower Coaster Motif
This pattern will guide you through creating a lovely, flat flower that’s perfect for protecting your surfaces from drinks. The two-color design makes the petals stand out beautifully against the center.
Skill Level: Easy
You’ll only need to know a few basic crochet stitches:
- Chain (ch): The foundation of most crochet projects.
- Slip Stitch (sl st): Used for joining rounds and finishing stitches.
- Single Crochet (sc): A compact, dense stitch.
- Double Crochet (dc): A taller, more open stitch.
- Working in rounds: Crocheting in a circular motion.
- Creating a Magic Ring (MR) or Adjustable Ring: (Optional but highly recommended for a tight center).
Finished Coaster Dimensions (Approximate):
Your finished coaster will typically measure around 4.5 to 5.5 inches (11.5 to 14 cm) in diameter. This can vary slightly based on your yarn thickness, hook size, and personal tension.
Materials You’ll Need:
- Yarn: Approximately 30-50 yards (27-45 meters) of Worsted Weight (Medium #4) Cotton Yarn.
- Why Cotton? Cotton yarn is highly recommended for coasters because it’s absorbent (great for condensation!), durable, and heat-resistant. Acrylic yarn can melt if exposed to very hot temperatures, so cotton is the safer and more practical choice.
- Colors:
- Color A (for the Center): Choose a color for the middle of your flower.
- Color B (for the Petals): Choose a contrasting or complementary color for the petals. This is where the “two colors” come in!
- Crochet Hook: Size H/5.0mm. This is a common hook size for worsted weight yarn and should give you a fabric that’s dense enough to be sturdy but not too stiff. If your stitches feel too loose or too tight, adjust your hook size up or down accordingly.
- Yarn Needle (Tapestry Needle): This blunt-tipped needle is essential for seamlessly weaving in all your loose yarn tails at the end, giving your coaster a professional and tidy finish.
- Scissors: For cutting your yarn.
Gauge:
Gauge isn’t critical for a coaster, as it doesn’t need to fit precisely like a garment. However, aiming for consistent tension will help ensure your coaster is well-formed and effective. If your stitches are too loose, the coaster might be too flimsy; too tight, and it could be too rigid or pucker.
Abbreviations Used in This Pattern:
- ch: chain
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- st(s): stitch(es)
- MR: Magic Ring (also called Magic Circle or Adjustable Ring)
- (): repeat instructions within parentheses a specified number of times.
- []: indicates the total number of stitches you should have at the end of a specific round.
Mastering Clean Color Changes:
This technique is key to making your two-color coaster look professional and neat.
- Work the last stitch of your current round with the current color as usual, but stop when you have two loops left on your hook. (For a dc stitch, this means you’ve yarned over, inserted hook, yarned over, pulled up a loop, yarned over, pulled through two loops – two loops remain.)
- Drop the current color yarn.
- Pick up your new color yarn (Color B in this case). Yarn over with the new color, and pull it through the remaining two loops on your hook to complete the stitch.
- Now, using the new color, sl st into the first stitch of the round (or the top of your turning chain) to join the round.
- Always cut the old color yarn, leaving a 4-inch tail. These tails will be neatly woven in later to secure the change and hide them.
Let’s Crochet Your Very Easy Two-Color Flower Coaster!
This coaster is typically worked in two main parts: the central disk (which forms the base of the flower) and then the distinct petals.
Part 1: The Flower Center (Use Color A)
- Start: Make a Magic Ring (MR).
- Alternative Start (if you prefer not to use a MR): Chain 4, then slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring. This will leave a small hole in the center.
- Round 1:
- Ch 1 (this chain does NOT count as a stitch).
- Work 10 single crochet (sc) stitches into the MR (or into the center of your ch-4 ring).
- If using a Magic Ring, pull the starting tail tightly to close the center hole.
- Sl st into the first sc to join the round.
- [You should have 10 sc stitches at the end of this round.]
- Round 2:
- Ch 2 (this chain does NOT count as a stitch, but gives height for your dc stitches).
- Work 2 double crochet (dc) stitches into each stitch around. This means you’ll make two dc stitches in the top of each of the 10 sc stitches from the previous round.
- Sl st into the top of the first dc to join the round.
- [You should have 20 dc stitches at the end of this round.]
- Crucial Step: Color Change! On the very last dc of this round, stop when you have two loops left on your hook. Drop Color A, pick up Color B, yarn over with Color B, and pull through the remaining two loops to complete the stitch. Now, using Color B, sl st into the top of the first dc to join the round. Cut Color A, leaving a 4-inch tail to weave in later.
Part 2: The Flower Petals (Use Color B)
This round creates the distinct, lovely scalloped petal shape around your coaster’s center.
- Round 3 (Petals):
- With Color B now attached, ch 1 (does NOT count as a stitch).
- In the first stitch (where you just joined Color B): Sl st into this stitch.
- Now, you’ll create the petal sequence. For each petal, you’ll work a cluster of stitches into every other stitch from the previous round:
- *(Ch 2, work 3 double crochet (dc) stitches into the next stitch, ch 2, sl st into the next stitch).*
- Repeat the sequence from * to * 9 more times around the circle.
- You are essentially working a cluster of (ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st) into every other stitch from the previous Round 2. This perfectly creates 10 evenly spaced, beautiful scallops for your petals.
- After you have made your very last petal, sl st to the first sl st you made at the beginning of this Round 3 to securely finish the round.
- Fasten off (FO), leaving a 6-inch tail.
Part 3: Finishing Your Flower Coaster
- Fasten Off: After completing Round 3, cut your yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Yarn over and pull the tail completely through the loop on your hook to secure the last stitch. Gently tug to tighten.
- Weave in All Ends: This is a crucial step for a neat, professional, and durable coaster.
- Thread each yarn tail (from your Magic Ring, the Color A cut, and your final fasten-off from Color B) onto your yarn needle.
- Carefully weave them through several stitches of the same color on the back side of your coaster. Try to go through the middle of the stitches to fully hide the tails. Weave in one direction for a few stitches, then change direction slightly and weave back for a few stitches (this “locks” the tail in place and prevents it from unraveling).
- Take your time with this to ensure your coaster looks great and won’t unravel with use or washing.
- Shape: Gently lay your coaster flat. Use your fingers to gently manipulate and smooth out the petals, ensuring they lie flat and have a beautiful, even shape.
You’ve now created a truly beautiful and very easy two-color crochet flower coaster motif! This simple yet elegant design is perfect for adding a charming, handmade touch to your home or giving as a thoughtful gift. What delightful color combination will you try for your next flower coaster?
