STITCH ROUND Simple round coaster crochet pattern
5 rounds to tick off for one flat, ridged round coaster worked from the center out.
- Skill
- Intermediate
- Rounds
- 5 rounds
- Yarn weight
- Worsted
- Time
- 1-2 hours
Intermediate
What the original page called it. Nothing here is graded a second time.
5 rounds
Each one gets its own line, with a box beside it to tick as you go.
Worsted
What the sample was made in. Any weight works — the size moves with it.
About this pattern
This is a flat round coaster, built from the center out and done in five rounds. Each round reads as one tick on the list, and the whole thing is small enough to finish in a single sitting. The shape stays simple throughout, so there's no need to count stitches obsessively once the pattern is set.
The project is worked in continuous rounds for a seamless finish, with the chain 3 at the beginning of each round counting as a stitch throughout the pattern. A stitch marker placed in the top of the chain 3 can help you keep track of it. The finished coaster measures approximately 4.75 inches across. Cotton yarn is recommended for the best absorbency, though acrylic yarn can be substituted if that's what's on hand, with a slight trade-off in how well it soaks up drips. If a coaster doesn't lie completely flat after finishing, a light steam from an iron (avoiding direct contact) or a clothing steamer can help it settle flat, though it often flattens on its own with a bit of use.
- Start at the center ring and work the first round of double crochets to open up the base.
- Double the stitch count in the second round by working two double crochets into every stitch around.
- Build the open, textured look in the third round using chain-1 spaces and skipped stitches between clusters.
- Fill in those gaps in the fourth round so the stitches sit close and even all the way round.
- Join the last round, fasten off, and weave in the ends to finish the coaster.
What goes wrong
- Miscounting the chain-3 as a stitch Remember the starting chain 3 counts as a double crochet in every round. Skip the first actual stitch after it, or the round will come up short.
- Losing track of chain-1 spaces in round three Keep the chain-1 and skipped stitch pattern consistent around the whole round. Mark the start of the round with a stitch marker so the repeat lines up when closing.
- Filling chain-1 spaces incorrectly in round four Work double crochets into both the stitches and the chain-1 spaces from round three so the surface closes up evenly. Leaving a space unworked creates a visible hole.
- Uneven increase spacing in the final round Count five single crochets between each increase stitch exactly as given. Uneven spacing in this last round causes the coaster to ripple or cup instead of lying flat.
Yarn, hook and the rest
Copied from the source pattern's own materials list.
- Cotton yarn (recommended for best absorbency; acrylic yarn can be substituted but will be less absorbent)
- Crochet hook (size to suit your yarn)
- Stitch marker (optional, to mark the chain-3 at the start of each round)
Progress tracker
0 of the 5 rounds on this page are ticked.
The pattern, round by round
Kept in the order and the wording the source used. Tick a round as you finish it; the ticks stay on this device.
Main Pattern
To get started, chain 4 and slip stitch into the first chain to join, forming a ring.
Round 1
Chain 3 (this will count as a double crochet now and for the entire pattern), then work 11 double crochets into the ring. Slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 to join, resulting in 12 stitches.
Round 2
Chain 3, then work 1 double crochet in the same stitch. Following that, work 2 double crochets in each stitch around. Slip stitch to the chain 3 to finish this round, yielding 24 stitches.
Round 3
Chain 3, work 2 double crochets in the same stitch, chain 1, skip the next stitch, and then *work 3 double crochets in the next stitch, chain 1, skip the next stitch.* Continue this pattern around until the last stitch where you will chain 1, skip the final stitch, and slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 to complete the round, resulting in 48 stitches.
Round 4
Chain 3, work 1 double crochet in the next stitch, and then work 1 double crochet in each stitch and chain 1 space around. Slip stitch to the top of the chain 3 to join, maintaining 48 stitches.
Round 5
Chain 1, work 1 single crochet in the next 5 stitches, then *increase by working 2 single crochets in the next stitch, and work 1 single crochet in the next 5 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Slip stitch to the chain 1. Finally, fasten off and weave in your ends to secure your work.
Finish
- Weave in the starting tail and the fastening-off tail separately, running each through a few stitches on the wrong side.
- If the coaster doesn't lie flat, gently steam it with a steam iron (without pressing the iron directly onto the coaster) or a clothing steamer to help it flatten out. It often flattens on its own after a bit of use, so this step can be skipped.
- Leave it to dry fully on a flat surface before setting anything on top.
Bigger or smaller
- Smaller
- Drop to a finer yarn and a smaller hook; the same five rounds will produce a tighter, more compact coaster.
Photographs of this one
Every photograph on this page was taken by whoever published the pattern, and they are printed in the order the source listed them.
FAQs
Asked and answered
These answers came from whoever first published the pattern, kept word for word.
Why does the coaster start to cup instead of lying flat?
This usually comes from uneven increases in the final single crochet round. Check that the five-stitch spacing between increases is consistent all the way around. A light steam from an iron or clothing steamer can also help flatten it.
What does the chain-1 space do in round three?
It creates the open, textured shell look and gives round four somewhere to work into. Skipping it or working it incorrectly throws off the stitch spacing for the rest of the piece.
Can this pattern be made as a set?
Yes, each coaster is worked individually using the same five rounds. Simply repeat the full pattern for as many coasters as needed.
Does the yarn weight affect how the coaster lies flat?
Yes, a heavier yarn with a larger hook produces a stiffer, flatter fabric, while finer yarn can make the piece more flexible. Cotton yarn is recommended for the best absorbency, though acrylic can be substituted with some loss of absorbency. Blocking or a light steam after finishing helps either weight settle flat.