Free and Easy Square Crochet Coaster Pattern

Are you looking for a way to add a modern touch to your home decor? If so, why not try making your own set of coasters with this free square crochet coaster pattern? This easy pattern will show you how to make these beautiful coasters in no time!

It only takes a couple of basic crochet stitches and very little effort to transform your coffee table into a cozy, inviting space by creating handmade coasters that will bring out your unique style. So, whether you’re an advanced crocheter or you’re just starting out, grab your crochet hook and let’s get started!

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Square Crochet Coaster Pattern – Before You Get Started

Pattern Notes

Skill level: begginer to intermediate crochet skills and knowledge

Finished size: 10cm x 10cm (4″ x 4″) if using a 4mm = G/6 hook and Light Worsted #3 = DK yarn

Terminology: US crochet terminology

Gauge (2″ x 2″): 10 stitches x 17 worked rows

Notes: you can easily customise the size of the coasters by chaining more or less stitches in R1 or by crocheting more or less rows

Materials and Tools Needed

Yarn

– I recommend using 100% cotton yarn, but this pattern will also work with 100% acrylic yarn or a cotton blend. Although 100% cotton is probably the best yarn to use for crochet coasters to protect your kitchen table from high temperatures.

– I also recommend using this yarn weight: Light Worsted #3 = DK but it will also work with Medium #4 = Worsted weight yarn

– this is also a great pattern to use up all of your leftover yarn

I used 3 different colors to make 4 coasters (3 of each color and one stripy coaster)

– Light Worsted #3 = DK weight yarn

– 100% cotton

– 1x ball of khaki yarn – James C. Brett/It’s Pure Cotton – color Khaki IC20 – (100g/215m)

– 1x ball of sage yarn – James C. Brett/It’s Pure Cotton – color Sage IC16 – (100g/215m)

– 1x ball of beige yarn – James C. Brett/It’s Pure Cotton – color Beige IC01 – (100g/215m)

Crochet hook: I used 4 mm hook = G/6 but refer to the instructions on your yarn label if using different weight of yarn.

Tools used: scissors, yarn needle, tape measure

Crochet Terminology Used

This pattern is written using US crochet terminology. Download this free printable chart with UK terms. You can print it and keep forever so you always have it to hand.

R: row or round

CH: chain stitch – yarn over and pull through

SCTS: single crochet thermal stitch = insert hook into the back loop of the stitch in the latest row and then the corresponding front loop (unworked loop) of the stitch in the row below; yarn over; pull through the first two loops; yarn over again and pull through the remaining two loops

TO: turn your work over

FO: fasten off

{…}: number shown inside these brackets equals the number of total stitches at the end of row

Square Crochet Coaster Pattern – Step by Step Instructions

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You will crochet these simple coasters using the single crochet thermal stitch pattern (SCTS), which means you will work single crochet stitches into two rows at the same time – the back loop of each stitch in the latest row and the front loop (unworked loop) of each stitch in the row below.

Written Pattern

R1:

Chain 21 – chain more if you would like a bigger size or less if you would like a smaller size coaster

R2:

SC in back bump of each chain across starting from 2nd CH from the hook; CH1 and TO {20 excl CH1 at the end}

R3:

– start from the second chain from the hook

– SCTS across in each of the 20 stitches following the steps below:

– SCTS = insert hook into the back loop only (Pic 1) and then the corresponding front loop (unworked loop) in the row below; in R3 the row below will be your starting chain so you will insert your hook into the unworked loop in the starting chain (Pic 2)

– yarn over and pull through the first two loops on the hook

– yarn over again and pull through the remaining two loops

– that’s your first SCTS completed; repeat for the next 19 stitches and watch out for the last stitch as it can be easily overlooked

– CH1 and TO {20 excl CH1 at the end}

Note: count your sitches at the end of each row to make sure you have the correct count

R4:

– start from the 2nd chain from the hook

– SCTS across in each of the 20 stitches following the steps below:

– SCTS = insert hook into the back loop only (Pic 3) and then the corresponding front loop (unworked loop) in the row below (Pic 4) and then SC just like you did in R3 (yarn over, pull through the first two loops, yarn over again and pull through the remaining two loops)

– repeat for the next 19 stitches and watch out as the stitch you have just completed can be easily mistaken for the next stitch

– CH1 and TO {20 excl CH1 at the end}

Note: don’t worry if your coaster is a bit twisted at this stage, it will flatten out as you crochet along

R5 – R34:

– repeat row R4

– start from the 2nd chain from the hook

– SCTS across in each of the 20 stitches

– CH1 and TO {20 excl CH1 at the end}

R35:

– start from the 2nd chain from the hook

– SCTS across in each of the 20 stitches BUT insert your hook through the whole stitch (both loops) in the latest row and then the corresponding front loop (unworked loop) in the row below

– do not CH1 and FO {20}

– weave the yarn ends in using a yarn needle

Note: Depending on your tension, you may need to crochet one row less or one row more to get a square shape. Make sure to use your measuring tape to ensure you have a square shape.

Color Changes for the Stripy Coaster

R1 – R17: crochet in khaki color

R18 – R27: crochet in sage color

R28 – R35: crochet in beige color

How to Change Colors When Working on Your Easy Crochet Coasters

– SCTS across in 19 stitches using one yarn color

– when working on the last SCTC: insert hook into the back loop of the stitch and the corresponding front loop (unworked loop) in the row below; yarn over; pull through the first two loops, then yarn over with new color and pull the new color through the remaining two loops on the hook (Pic 5)

– then CH1 using new color (Pic 6) and TO

– continue to crochet the next row using the new color

How to Count Rows When Crocheting the Single Crochet Thermal Stitch

– you can either count the visible rows or the worked rows – my pattern is written using worked rows

– worked row = every single row you will crochet

– visible row = two worked rows; because you will be crocheting into the latest row as well as the row below then two worked rows will blend into one visible row, i.e. one worked row will be hidden on the inside of your work

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