Crochet Parol Coasters: Easy and Charming DIY Pattern

Introduction

Crochet Parol Coasters are not just practical but also add a touch of charm to any table setting. These delightful coasters, inspired by the traditional Philippine lanterns, are perfect for brightening up your home decor all year round. With their intricate design and vibrant colors, Crochet Parol Coasters make a lovely addition to any gathering or a thoughtful gift for a friend.

Notes

Read the pattern carefully before starting.

The beginning ch 1 does not count as a stitch.

( ) work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed or work a group of stitches all in the same stitch or space.

* * repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations.

[ ] work instructions within brackets as many times as directed.

This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Gauge: 5 sts X 5 rows = 1” in Moss Stitch Pattern (see gauge pattern below)

Skill level: Easy | Beginner Friendly to Intermediate

Finished measurement: Approximately 4.75” width (from one corner to the other flat side of the coaster, excluding pompom edging).

Materials

• Clover Amour Crochet Hook G/4 mm
• Clover Patchwork Mini Scissors
• Clover Jumbo Tapestry Needle (Bent Point)
• Tape Measure
• Any 1 or 2 Colors of Worsted Weight (#4) Yarn, preferably Cotton

Abbreviations

• ch(s): chain(s)
• MR: magic ring
• rep: repeat
• SC: single crochet
• sk: skip
• slst(s): slip stitch(es)
• st(s): stitch(es)

5DC-CL (5 Double Crochet Cluster) or DC5Tog (Double Crochet 5 Stitches Together): Yarn over, insert hook in a st/sp, yarn over, pull through a st, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook, (yarn over, insert hook in the same st/sp, yarn over, pull through a st, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook) 4 times, yarn over, pull through all 6 loops on hook.

Pom-Pom Edging Stitch (Pom St)

Ch 3, 5DC-cl in the 3rd ch from the hook, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook (1st cluster just made), ch 3, 5DC-cl in the 3rd ch from the hook, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook (2nd cluster just made). To form the pompom, fold the clusters and slst to where the 1st cluster begins. Please see the photo tutorial below.

Pompom Edging Stitch (Pom St) – (1) Ch 3, (2) 5DC-cl in the 3rd ch from the hook, (3) yarn over and pull through all loops on hook (1st cluster just made), (4) ch 3, (5) 5DC-cl in the 3rd ch from the hook, (6) yarn over and pull through all loops on hook (2nd cluster just made). To form the pompom, (7) fold the clusters and slst to where the 1st cluster begins.

Coaster Pattern

Start with a MR.

Rounds Instructions

Round 1: Ch 1, (SC, ch 2) into the ring 5 times and pull tight the yarn tail to close the ring. Slst in 1st st to close the round. 5 SC sts, 5 ch-2-sps. Note: These ch-2-sps will serve as the corners of this star-shaped coaster.

Round 2: Slst into next ch-2-sp, DO NOT ch 1 (here and throughout otherwise mentioned), *(SC, ch 2, SC) in ch-2-sp, ch 1, sk a st*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in 1st st to close the round. 10 SC sts, 5 ch-2-sps, 5 ch-1-sps.

Round 3: Slst into next ch-2-sp, *(SC, ch 2, SC) in ch-2-sp, ch 1, sk a st, SC in ch-1-sp, ch 1, sk a st*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in 1st st to close the round. 15 SC sts, 5 ch-2-sps, 10 ch-1-sps.

Round 4: Slst into next ch-2-sp, [(SC, ch 2, SC) in ch-2-sp, ch 1, sk a st, *SC in next ch-1-sp, ch 1, sk a st*; Rep from * to * to next ch-2-sp] 5 times. Slst in 1st st to close the round. 20 SC sts, 5 ch-2-sps, 15 ch-1-sps.

Round 5: Rep Round 4. 25 SC sts, 5 ch-2-sps, 20 ch-1-sps.

Round 6: Rep Round 4. 30 SC sts, 5 ch-2-sps, 25 ch-1-sps.

Round 7: Rep Round 4. 35 SC sts, 5 ch-2-sps, 30 ch-1-sps.

Round 8: Slst into next ch-2-sp, *(SC, ch 3, SC) in ch-2-sp, SC in each st and ch-1-sp to the next ch-2-sp*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in 1st st to close the round. 75 SC sts, 5 ch-3-sps.

Round 9: *Slst into next ch-3-sp, (Pom St, slst into same ch-3-sp) three times, slst in each st to the next ch-3-sp*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in 1st st to close the round.

Fasten off and weave in all ends.