20 free crochet coaster patterns to try today
If you’re after that quick crochet fix, you can’t go wrong with crochet coasters! They’re super-quick to hook up, and there’s a wide range of crochet coaster patterns available so you can easily find a style that suits you.
Another great thing about crochet coasters is that if you spill tea on them, you can just pop them in the wash (depending on the yarn you use). Plus, if they start getting a bit worn out, you can always quickly hook up some new ones!
20 free crochet coaster patterns to try today
1. Free flower coaster crochet pattern
Raid your stash for a range of colourful yarns because there’s no way you’ll stop at making just one of this free flower crochet pattern!
This fab floral design is a great example of when a fun motif can also double up as a lovely crochet coaster. It’s also a great make for crochet beginners who want to learn some new stitches in the round.
Head on over to our free flower coaster crochet pattern on Gathered
2. Free roller coasters crochet pattern
If you’re after some crochet coasters that are both stylish and simple, then these roller coasters by Haak Maar Raak are a must-make!
They keep things simple with a classic circle crochet coaster, but Kirsten takes it to another level by adding rounds of surface crochet. We love the ones that use variegated yarn!
Find the free roller coasters crochet pattern on haakmaarraak.nl
3. Citrus slice crochet coasters pattern
Give your coasters that fruity feel with this fab coaster crochet pattern. They’re ever-so-easy to make and perfect for al fresco summer parties!
Download the citrus slice crochet coasters pattern from Lovecrafts
4. Free heart coaster crochet pattern
There’s no rule that says your crochet coasters have to be a circle or square shape. These sweet heart crochet coasters by Drops Design are perfect for all you hopeless romantics. They’d make a nice touch for a special anniversary meal.
Get the free heart coaster crochet pattern from garnstudio.com
If you know your way around a pair of knitting needles, you might enjoy our how to knit a heart coaster tutorial too!
5. Free lace doily crochet coaster patterns
If you want to keep your crochet on the traditional side, then you’ll love our lace doily patterns.
We’ve got five intricate designs that come in a range of different sizes, hooked up in sturdy cotton crochet thread. They’ll bring some vintage style into your modern home.
Make all of the free lace doily crochet coaster patterns from Gathered
6. Free summer coasters crochet pattern
Here’s another fun crochet coaster pattern that is perfect for summer shindigs. Pretty pastel shades switched up on each round help give these crochet coasters a bright and playful vibe.
Brighten your home with this free summer coasters crochet pattern from Lovecrafts
7. Free frog coaster crochet pattern
Fancy a bit of super-fun colour-work crochet? Then you’ll love this fabulous frog coaster crochet pattern.
This square coaster features a front and back to make it that bit thicker and sturdier, but it’s that fun froggy face with embroidered details that really makes it for us!
Find your free frog coaster crochet pattern from stitchbyfay.com
8. Avocado crochet coaster pattern
We can’t get enough of fun food crochet coasters, and this surprisingly simple avocado design is perfect for your trendy breakfast bar!
Try this free avocado crochet coaster pattern from Knit Therapy
9. Free sunflower power coaster crochet pattern
Time for another fabulous flower crochet coaster pattern, this time in the form of a spectacular sunflower. This design by Ira Rott uses super-chunky yarn to give you a firm coaster that you can make in no time at all.
Get this free sunflower power coaster crochet pattern from Lovecrafts
10. Free animal coasters crochet pattern
Give your crochet coasters the cute factor with these super-sweet and easy animal coasters.
These three fun designs by Meemanam are made up of simple crochet rounds with the addition of some ears on the final round. A bit of simple embroidery takes them from plain crochet to super-kawaii!
You can download the free animal coasters crochet pattern from Ravelry
11. Share the crochet love flower coasters
Here’s a fantastic pattern that is great for using all those leftover scraps of DK yarn you’ve been holding onto. Each coaster is made up of seven mini two-round hexagons that are joined together, creating a lovely hexie flower coaster.
Try the share the crochet love flower coaster pattern from Lovecrafts
12. Free hexie puff crochet coaster pattern
Let’s keep the hexagon theme going, but this time with a super-squishy puff stitch design by TL Yarn Crafts. The puff stitch gives the coasters that extra level of thickness to help protect your surfaces, and features a convenient hanging loop!
Find the free hexie puff crochet coaster pattern from tlycblog.com
13. Free rainbow coaster crochet pattern
Whether you’re celebrating Pride or just love all things rainbow, these simple crochet coasters are an easy make that will look fab in any home.
Start your free rainbow coaster crochet pattern from garnstudio.com
14. 3D Flower crochet coasters video pattern
We’ve seen a few flower coaster patterns now, but this video tutorial instantly got our attention for being something a little different.
It features a relatively simple circular construction, but on the final round, 3D flowers are added, completed with surface crochet stitches to create the stems.
15. Eyeball coaster crochet pattern
We’ve kept things relatively sensible so far, but what about those of you who prefer things a bit more unique?
These eyeball crochet coasters are a must-make for fans of the macabre… or just for use around Halloween time. One thing is for sure – that’s gonna be one creepy cuppa!
Get all ghoulish with this free eyeball coaster crochet pattern from stitchbyfay.com
16. Free zesty coaster crochet pattern
Sometimes you just want to relax with your hook and go to your crochet happy place. Well, here’s a pattern that is sure to get you there.
This charming crochet pattern uses decrease stitches to create a unique effect and looks fabulous worked in bright colourful shades.
Find this free zesty coaster crochet pattern at anniedesigncrochet.com
17. Candy-coloured doily coaster crochet pattern
Our next crochet coaster pattern is another lovely lace doily project, featuring candy-coloured circles surrounded by pretty white lace.
This pattern uses a join-as-you-go technique, which cuts out the need to sew all the individual motifs together at the end. Oh, how we love a time-saving hack!
Head to the candy-coloured doily coaster crochet pattern on Gathered
18. Free peppermint crochet coaster pattern
You’ll be all in a spin with this two-tone crochet pattern from Red Heart. Based on the classic red and white striped candy, this sweet design is bound to go down a treat with kids (whether they’ll actually use it as a coaster is another matter entirely).
Download the free peppermint crochet coaster pattern from yarnspirations.com
19. Free mushroom coaster crochet pattern
All things fungi have become all the rage recently, so of course, we’re including a mushroom coaster pattern in our list. This fun design is another square colourwork crochet design featuring that iconic red and white fly agaric toadstool.
Try this free mushroom coaster crochet pattern from divinedebris.com
20. Ella’s autumn coaster crochet pattern
This last coaster crochet pattern is a fabulous mix of flat and textured crochet. It creates a stable surface for your cups but with a fabulous 3D decorative edge.
You can adjust the pattern if you want a larger coaster, and they would look fabulous worked in a range of colours if you fancy getting creative.
Download Ella’s autumn coaster crochet pattern for free from Ravelry
Now that you’ve got your coasters sorted, learn how to crochet placemats too and deck out your whole dining table!
Improve your crochet with coasters
The great thing about crochet coasters is that you can practice new stitches and techniques with a small-scale project. Things like crochet colourwork and lace stitches can get complicated in larger projects, but a coaster is just the right size for you to give it a try.
Make some marvellous mandalas
We’ve got some fun and inspiring projects for you to try with our free mandala crochet patterns on Gathered.
