The “Petal Bloom” Crochet Coaster: A Detailed Pattern

A handmade coaster is a beautiful and personal addition to any home, and one that looks like a delicate flower is even better. The “Petal Bloom” Crochet Coaster is a perfect project for any crocheter, featuring a simple, beginner-friendly design that is both stylish and incredibly functional. This detailed tutorial will guide you through creating a sturdy, stylish, and fun coaster that is perfect for protecting your surfaces and adding a touch of handmade charm to your home.

This project is an excellent choice for a beginner looking to create a beautiful, practical item or for an experienced crocheter wanting a fast and fun project. The repetitive nature of the pattern is easy to memorize once you get the hang of it, and the finished result is a unique, high-end coaster with a high-end, handcrafted feel.

Why Crochet the Petal Bloom Coaster?

Unique Design: The coaster features a beautiful, raised floral design that sets it apart from a standard crochet project.
Great for Scrap Yarn: This project is a fantastic way to use up small amounts of leftover yarn from other projects.
Skill Building: You’ll master the art of working in the round and learn how to create a complex-looking design from simple stitches.
Impressive Look: The finished coaster looks much more complicated than it actually is, making it a great conversation starter.
Customizable: Easily change the size, colors, or add a different border to make it your own.

1. Planning Your Coaster: Size & Materials

Finished Size: The pattern is designed for a standard coaster, approximately 4-5 inches (10-12 cm) in diameter. You can easily adjust the size by making more or fewer rounds.
Yarn Choice: Choose a yarn that is durable and has good stitch definition.
- Fiber: A sturdy, medium-weight yarn like Worsted Weight (#4) in Acrylic, Cotton, or a Cotton blend is a great choice.
- Color: You will need two colors: a main color for the coaster base and a contrasting color for the petals.
Quantity: You will need approximately 10-15 yards (9-14 meters) of yarn for the base and 5-10 yards (5-9 meters) for the petals.

2. Materials You’ll Need

Yarn: Your chosen quantity of yarn in two colors.
Crochet Hook: 4.0 mm (G-6 US) or a hook size that gives you a dense but flexible fabric with your yarn.
Scissors: For cutting yarn.
Yarn Needle (Tapestry Needle): For weaving in ends.

3. Essential Crochet Stitches & Techniques

Slip Knot
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st): For joining and neatening.
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Working in the Round: The coaster is worked in continuous rounds from the center out.

4. Let’s Crochet the Petal Bloom Coaster!

The coaster is made from a series of individual motifs that are then joined to a simple, solid crochet panel.

Part 1: The Coaster Center (Color A)

Start with a Magic Ring (or Ch 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring).
Round 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). Work 12 dc into the magic ring. Join with a sl st to the first dc.
Round 2: Ch 2. Work 2 dc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first dc.
- [24 dc]
Round 3: Ch 2. Work 1 dc in the first stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first dc.
- [36 dc]
Fasten off and weave in the end.

Part 2: The Petals (Color B)

Rejoin your contrasting yarn (Color B) to any stitch on the coaster.
Round 1: Ch 1. Sc in the first stitch. Skip the next stitch. In the next stitch, work (5 dc). Skip the next stitch. Sc in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. You should have 9 petals. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
Fasten off and weave in the end.