Learn how to make perfect crochet coasters using macrame cord, and cork backings with this free pattern and step-by-step tutorial. You can view the pattern completely free on this page, or you can buy the ad-free, printable PDF from our shop.
UPDATED: MAY 3, 2024 BY BRITTANY
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Skill Level | Intermediate
Size | 4.5″ diameter
I adore having handmade items around my home, especially when they’re both practical and charming.
These crochet coasters are just perfect because they’re strong, soak up moisture, and protect your table.
The pattern comes together unlike anything you’ve ever crocheted, but they’re just as fun as they are challenging.
About This Crochet Coasters Pattern
The key to these coasters is the 2 mm macrame cord used for crocheting them. It’s absorbent, strong, and easy to work with, just like regular cotton yarn. Although the pattern might seem tricky at first, the simple two-row repeat is easy to remember.
In the pattern below, you’ll find instructions for how to crochet these pretty and practical crochet coasters. For more details and answers to common questions, keep reading, or jump straight to the free pattern.
Pattern Overview:
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- Abbreviations
- Pattern Notes
- Gauge and Finished Size
- Perfect Crochet Coasters Pattern Instructions
- Finishing Your Crochet Coasters
- How to Make Perfect Crochet Coasters Step-by-Step (Video)
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Recommended Supplies
- About 30 yds; 2mm Macrame Cord
- 4.5 mm Crochet Hook
- 4″ Backing cork tiles for coasters
- Yarn Needle
- Hot Glue
- Scissors
Macrame cord is what makes these coasters strong and work perfectly, so it’s worth giving it a try. I believe you’ll be happier with the results! I used this 2mm macrame cord that I bought on Amazon. It comes in a really nice range of colors and has ample yardage to make a lot of coasters. The color you see in the pictures is called “pink gray” which is a lovely taupe color. I’ve also tried the color called “bluish green” and I’d describe it as a really soft sage color, and the “beige” color is a classic natural color. Not bright white, but not yellowish.
If you need to use something else, you can try a medium-weight, 100% cotton yarn, but it might affect the size. When I tried cotton yarn, the coasters turned out a bit smaller because the yarn wasn’t as dense as the macrame cord.
Another important part of these coasters is the cork piece underneath. I was surprised by how such a thin piece of cork made the coasters really sturdy.
I got a pack of these round, 4″ diameter backing cork tiles on Amazon. They’re self-adhesive, which is convenient, but I also added some hot glue to make sure they stayed in place. They’ve been working great so far! And since they come in a pack, I can use them for other coasters in the future.
Abbreviations
This pattern is written using standard US crochet terminology.
- BLO Back Loop Only
- Ch chain
- Hdc Half Double Crochet
- Hk Hook
- Dc double crochet
- Rem Remaining
- Slst Slip Stitch
Pattern Notes
These crochet coasters are made in rows instead of in rounds. You start by making a ring, then use that ring to secure each row.
When you crochet the slip stitch rows, it’s important to make these stitches a little looser than usual so it’s easier to crochet into them in the next row.
You might notice your coaster curling as you crochet it, and it might not want to lay flat initially, but that’s the beauty of macrame cord. With just the slightest bit of pressure, you can completely flatten them and they’ll stay that way without the need to block them. The cork backing will also help keep them flat.
Gauge & Finished Size: Your coasters will be around 4.5″ in diameter, but they might end up as large as 5″ depending on how tight you crochet. Since the exact size isn’t crucial, you can check your gauge by crocheting one and measuring its diameter.
If you need to adjust your hook size to get your coaster to be about 4.5″, you can try, although using a 4 mm crochet hook with 2mm macrame cord can be tricky. But it’s worth a shot if your coasters are turning out much bigger than 5″.
Perfect Crochet Coasters Pattern Instructions
Round 1: Ch 4 and join with slst to the first ch to form a ring. Ch 8. Working in the back bump of chain, slst in the 2nd ch from the hk and in the rem 6 ch. Slst in the center of the ring. Ch 1 and turn to cont working in rows. (7 slst made, not counting joining slip stitch)
Row 2: Working the BLO (and be sure to skip the slst to the ring), 1 sc in the first st, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, and 1 dc in the last 2 sts. Ch 1 and turn. (9 sts)
Row 3: Loosely slst in the BLO of the next 9 sts. Slst in the center of the ring. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 4: Working the BLO (and be sure to skip the slst to the ring), 1 sc in the first st, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, and 1 dc in the last 2 sts. Leave the last two sts unworked. Ch 1 and turn.
Row 5: Loosely slst in the BLO of the next 9 sts. Slst in the center of the ring. Ch 1 and turn.
Repeat: Rep the last two rows 10 more times, ending after finishing a 4th row. Continue to the finishing steps.
Finishing Your Crochet Coasters
Step 1: Chain one and turn after finishing the last 4th row in the repeat. Then slst in the BLO of the first 2 sts.
Step 2: Trim the yarn leaving a tail that’s about 6″ long. Pull up on the crochet hook, pulling the tail end through the loop.
Step 3: Thread the tail on a yarn needle, and start by stitching it to the starting edge of the coaster. You may have to play around with this a little bit to make the join come together seamlessly. It’ll want to bubble up in the middle, but don’t worry. It’ll easily flatten out once you finish seaming it.
Step 4: Stitch along the open edge to secure the first and last segments of the coaster. I found that using the whip stitch, catching both loops of the last row, and the chain of the starting row looked the best. But experiment and do what looks best to you!
Step 5: Trim the extra yarn or weave in the ends. Then attach the cork backing with hot glue.
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Making Perfect Crochet Coasters with Macrame Cord
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