Crochet Star Coaster
Create a stunning and unique crochet star coaster that will add a touch of elegance to your home decor. This beautiful coaster is not only functional but also a work of art that will impress your guests. With its intricate design and delicate stitches, it is sure to be a conversation starter. Crafted with love and attention to detail, this crochet star coaster is a perfect project for both beginners and experienced crocheters. The pattern is easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions and helpful diagrams to guide you along the way. You can choose your favorite colors to customize the coaster and make it truly your own. Made from high-quality yarn, this coaster is not only durable but also soft to the touch. It will protect your surfaces from hot and cold beverages, while adding a touch of style to your table setting. Whether you use it for everyday use or for special occasions, this crochet star coaster is sure to impress.
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Yarn
#3 Light (DK, light worsted, 8ply) cotton blend or 100% cotton yarn.
- Yellow (or color of choice), about 21 yards (19 meters) of yarn for each crocheted star.
Hook
- 3.5 mm (E-4) or a crochet hook size to obtain the correct gauge
Notions
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
FINISHED SIZE
The size of each star coaster is about 5 ½ inches (13cm) from one tip to the next.
GAUGE
Use the finished size of the crochet star coaster as a guide for the gauge.
Check your gauge: Use any hook size to obtain the correct gauge.
STITCHES AND ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS PATTERN
- MR - magic ring
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- dc - double crochet
- sl st - slip stitch
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- sp/sps - space/spaces
- rpt - repeat
PATTERN NOTES
US Crochet Terms
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
Foundation - Magic ring, or chain 4 and slip stitch into 1st chain to form a ring.
Abbreviated version
Foundation - MR, or ch4, sl st into 1st ch to form a ring.
ROW ONE
Round 1 - Chain 6 (counts as 1 double crochet and 3 chain stitches), into the ring make * 1 double crochet, chain 3, repeat from * 3 more times, (tighten magic ring), then sl st into the top of chain 3 to join.
[You should have 5 double crochet stitches and 5 chain-3 spaces]
Abbreviated version
Round 1 - Ch6 (counts as 1dc, ch3), *1dc, ch3, rpt from * 3 more times, sl st into ch 3 to join. [5dc and 5 x ch-3 sps]
ROW TWO
Round 2 - Slip stitch into the chain 3 space, then chain 3 (this counts as 1 double crochet stitch), and make 2 double crochets, chain 3 and 3 double crochets in the same space.
* in the next space make 3 double crochets, chain 3 and 3 double crochets, repeat from * 3 more times, then slip stitch into the top of chain 3 to join.
[You should have 30 double crochet stitches and 5 x ch-3 spaces]
Abbreviated version
Round 2 - Sl st into 1st ch-3sp, ch3 (counts as a dc), 2 dc, ch1, 3dc in same sp, *in next sp (3dc, ch3, 3dc), rpt from * 3 more times, sl st in top of ch-3 to join.[30dc, 5x ch-3 sps]
ROW THREE
Round 3 - Slip stitch into the next 2 stitches, then slip stitch into the chain 3 space.
Next, into the space chain 3 (counts as double crochet), make 2 more double crochets, chain-3, and three double crochets.
Then, (push back the stitches just made, to reveal the top of the stitch in the row below - do this every time) make 1 double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, then skip 2 stitches, make 1 double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches.
Next, * make 3 double crochets, chain 3, and 3 double crochets in the chain 3 space, then make 1 double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches.
Then skip 2 stitches, make 1 double crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, repeat from * 3 more times, and slip stitch into the top of chain 3 to join.
[You should have 50 double crochet stitches and 5 x chain 3 spaces]
Abbreviated version
Round 3 - Sl st into the next 2-sts, then sl st into ch-3 sp, ch3 (counts as dc) 2dc, ch3, 3dc in same sp, then make 1dc in next 2-sts, skp 2-sts, 1dc in next 2-sts, *(3dc, ch3, 3dc) in ch3 sp, 1dc in next 2-sts, skp 2-sts, 1dc in next 2-sts. rpt from * 3 more times, sl st in top of ch-3 to join. [50dc, 5 x ch-3 sps]
ROW FOUR
Round 4 - Slip stitch into the next 2 stitches, then slip stitch into the chain 3 space.
Next, chain 3 (counts as double crochet), make 2 double crochets, chain 3 and 3 double crochets in the same space.
Then, make 1 double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches, skip 2 stitches, then make 1 double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches.
Then * make 3 double crochets, chain three, and 3 more double crochets in the chain 3 space.
Then make 1 double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches, skip 2 stitches, and 1 double crochet in each of the next 4 stitches, repeat from * 3 more times, and slip stitch into the top of chain 3 to join.
[You should have 70 double crochet stitches and 5 x chain 3 spaces]
Abbreviated version
Round 4 - Sl st into next 2-sts, then sl st into ch-3 sp, ch3 (counts as dc) 2dc, ch3, 3dc in same sp, 1dc in next 4-sts, skp 2-sts, 1dc in next 4-sts, *(3dc, ch3, 3dc) in ch-3 sp, 1dc in each of the next 4-sts, skp 2-sts, 1dc in next 4-sts. rpt from * 3 more times, sl st in top of ch-3 to join. [70dc, 5 x ch-3 sps]
ROW FIVE
Round 5 - Slip stitch into the next 2 stitches, then slip stitch into the chain 3 space.
Next, 3 single crochets, chain 3, and 3 single crochets in the same space.
Then, make 1 single crochet in each of the next 6 stitches, skip 2 stitches, then make 1 single crochet in each of the next 6 stitches.
Then * make 3 single crochets, chain three, and 3 more single crochets in the chain 3 space.
Then make 1 single crochet in each of the next 6 stitches, skip 2 stitches, and 1 single crochet in each of the next 6 stitches, repeat from * 3 more times, slip stitch into the top of first single crochet to join, chain 1, cut yarn and fasten off.
[You should have 90 double crochets and 5 x ch-3 sps]
Abbreviated version
Round 5 - Sl st into the next 2-sts, then sl st into ch-3 sp, 3sc, ch3, 3sc in same sp, 1sc in each of the next 6-sts, skp 2-sts, 1sc in each of the next 6-sts, *(3sc, ch3, 3sc) in ch-3 sp, 1sc in each of the next 6-sts, sk 2-sts, 1 sc in each of the next 6-sts. rpt from * 3 more times, sl st in top of 1st sc, cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends. [90dc, 5 x ch-3 sps]
FINISHING
Use a yarn needle to weave loose ends in.