Crochet Daisy Coaster Pattern
This free crochet daisy coaster pattern makes a set of six flat flower coasters, about 5.25 inches across, in navy and cream cotton. Each daisy is one piece, worked in four short color-change steps: a single crochet center, a base round, a round of sixteen fan-shaped petals and a single crochet outline. Four coasters have cream petals and a navy center, and two swap the colors. You'll need about 180 yards of worsted cotton, a 4.5 mm hook and 35 to 45 minutes per coaster.
Key Takeaways
- One piece, no sewing: a 32-stitch center, then 16 petals worked straight into it.
- Each petal is a fan of 4 tall stitches with a single crochet outline, which gives the ridged look.
- Set of 6: 4 cream with navy centers, 2 navy with cream centers.
- Budget ~180 yd (165 m) of worsted #4 cotton: about 110 yd cream and 75 yd navy.
Why I love these coasters
I already have a daisy potholder hanging by my stove. These coasters are its small, quick cousin: no separate petals to sew, and one coaster fits in a coffee break. By the time your latte is cold, you've finished a flower.
The petals are what make them. Each one is a little fan of tall stitches, so you get those soft lines running from the center out to the tip, and the outline round makes every petal look plump. They lie flat, they stack neatly, and a mug sits on them without wobbling.
Navy and cream is my favorite pairing for them. It looks warm on a linen tablecloth and crisp on a white counter. Why not make a mixed set, so the stack looks good on its own?
Skill level. Easy. You need a magic ring, sc, tr and dtr, plus joining a new color. If double treble (dtr) is new to you, I explain it below. It's just one more wrap than a treble.
What you'll need
Yarn: worsted #4 cotton, such as Lily Sugar 'n Cream. Cotton is the right fiber here: it soaks up drips, handles warm mugs and goes through the wash. Acrylic can soften under a hot mug, so I don't use it for coasters.
| Color | Used for | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cream | 4 sets of petals + 2 centers | about 110 yd (2 balls of 120 yd, or one larger ball) |
| Navy | 2 sets of petals + 4 centers | about 75 yd (1 ball) |
I worked those amounts out from the stitch counts: a center takes about 7 yd and a set of petals about 23 yd, including tails. Plan on 165 to 210 yd in total, depending on your tension. One 120 yd ball of cream is too tight for the set, so buy two.
Hook and notions
- 4.5 mm (US 7) hook. It's a little smaller than the label suggests, so the coasters come out firm.
- A tapestry needle, scissors and a few pins for blocking.
Gauge and finished size
Gauge isn't critical for a coaster, but tension is. After Rnd 5, the center should measure about 2.25 in (5.5–6 cm) across. If it's bigger, go down to a 4 mm hook. If it cups, go up half a size.
Finished coaster: about 5.25 in (13.5 cm) across, from petal tip to petal tip. The center is about 2.25 in, and each petal is about 1.3 in long.
Abbreviations (US crochet terms)
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- sc = single crochet
- inc = 2 sc in the same stitch
- tr = treble crochet
- dtr = double treble crochet
- MR = magic ring
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- rnd(s) = round(s)
Double treble (dtr): Yarn over three times. Insert the hook in the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (5 loops on the hook). Then (yarn over, pull through 2 loops) four times.
Standing sc (to join a new color): Make a slip knot on the hook with the new color. Insert the hook in the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops. It's a sc that starts with no chain, so the color line stays clean.
UK crocheters: this pattern uses US terms. US single crochet = UK double crochet, US treble = UK double treble, US double treble = UK triple treble.
The set at a glance
| Coaster | Make | Center (Rnds 1–5) | Petals (Rnds 6–8) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cream daisy | 4 | navy | cream |
| Navy daisy | 2 | cream | navy |
Every coaster follows the same rounds. Only the colors change.
The pattern — step by step
Work in joined rounds, right side facing you the whole time. Don't turn. At the end of every round, join with a sl st to the first sc, then ch 1 to start the next one. The ch 1 doesn't count as a stitch.
Part 1 — The center
With the center color (navy for a cream daisy, cream for a navy daisy):
- Rnd 1: MR, ch 1, 6 sc in the ring. Pull the ring closed tight and join. (6 sc)
- Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Join. (12 sc)
- Rnd 3: Ch 1, (sc in the next st, inc) 6 times. Join. (18 sc)
- Rnd 4: Ch 1, (sc in each of the next 2 sts, inc) 6 times. Join. (24 sc)
- Rnd 5: Ch 1, (sc in each of the next 2 sts, inc) 8 times. Join. (32 sc)
Fasten off and weave the tail in on the wrong side. The center should be a flat disc about 2.25 in across. Count to 32 before you go on. The petals need exactly 32 stitches to come out even.
Part 2 — The petals
Switch to the petal color (cream for a cream daisy, navy for a navy daisy).
Rnd 6 (base round): Join the petal color with a standing sc in any st of Rnd 5. Sc in each st around. Join. (32 sc)
This round gives the petals a firm base and a clean line between the two colors.
Rnd 7 (petals): Ch 1. Sc in the same st as the join. (Tr, dtr, dtr, tr) all in the next st. Then repeat [sc in the next st, (tr, dtr, dtr, tr) in the next st] 15 more times. Join to the first sc. (16 petals, with 1 sc between each)
Each group of four tall stitches fans out from one stitch, so the petal is narrow at the center and wide at the tip. The posts of the stitches make the soft lines you see in the photos. Push each fan flat with your fingers as you go.
Part 3 — The petal outline
Rnd 8 (outline): Don't ch. Sc in the next tr, 2 sc in each of the next 2 dtr, sc in the next tr, sl st in the next sc. Repeat from * 15 more times. The last sl st goes into the sc you joined to at the end of Rnd 7. (16 petals, 6 sc each)
The extra sc at the tip of each petal rounds it off, and the sl st pulls the gap between petals in tight. That's what makes each petal look separate and plump.
Fasten off, leaving a 6-in (15 cm) tail. Weave it in on the wrong side, going through a few petal stitches in the same color so it doesn't show.
Part 4 — Block the set
Cotton coasters always come off the hook a little wavy. Blocking fixes that in one evening.
- Mist each coaster with water until it's damp, not wet.
- Lay it right side up on a towel or blocking mat.
- Pat the center flat, then ease each petal out so they're evenly spaced. Pin the tips of a few petals if they curl.
- Leave them to dry overnight.
If you're in a hurry, steam them instead: hold a steam iron just above the coaster (don't press down) and pat them flat while they're warm.
Make 4 cream daisies with navy centers and 2 navy daisies with cream centers for the full set of 6.
Heat and care. These coasters are a single layer of cotton. They're made for mugs, glasses and teapots, not for hot pans straight from the oven. For those, make the doubled daisy potholder instead. Machine wash the coasters on a gentle cycle in a mesh bag, then pat them flat to dry.
Make it yours — quick variations
| Variation | Change from base pattern |
|---|---|
| Matching trivet | Hold two strands together with a 6.5 mm hook. Same rounds, about 8 in across, about 60 yd. |
| One-color daisies | Work all 8 rounds in one color. Skip the fasten-off after Rnd 5 and just keep going. |
| Classic daisy | White petals with a mustard center. |
| Thicker coasters | Make a second center (Rnds 1–5) in the petal color, and sew it to the back with a whipstitch. |
| Gift set | Stack the set and tie it with a blush satin ribbon. |
Troubleshooting the three things that go wrong
The center cups like a bowl
Your center has too few stitches for your tension, or you skipped an increase. Count each round, and check you have 32 at Rnd 5. If the count is right and it still cups, go up half a hook size for Rnds 1–5.
The petals ruffle instead of lying flat
Your outline round is too loose, or your tension in Rnd 7 is tight. Try 1 sc in each dtr instead of 2 in Rnd 8. The tips will be a little narrower, but they'll lie flat. Blocking also takes care of a slight ruffle.
I ended up with 15 or 17 petals
Rnd 6 didn't have exactly 32 stitches. Each petal uses 2 stitches, so 32 makes 16. Pull out to Rnd 6, count, and fix the stitch count before you start the petals.
Frequently asked questions
How long does one daisy coaster take? About 35 to 45 minutes, with the color change and the tails. The center takes about 10 minutes, and the petals and outline take the rest. The full set of 6 takes 4 to 5 hours, plus a night of drying after blocking.
How much yarn do I need for the set? About 180 yd (165 m) of worsted #4 cotton: about 110 yd of cream and 75 yd of navy. Each coaster takes about 30 yd. The petals use about 23 yd of that, so whichever color you use for petals goes fastest.
Can I use acrylic yarn? I don't recommend it. Acrylic doesn't absorb drips, and it can soften or go shiny under a hot mug. Cotton or a cotton blend is the right choice for any coaster. Mercerized cotton also works and gives sharper petals.
Are these coasters good for beginners? Yes, if you're comfortable with single crochet in the round. The only tall stitches are tr and dtr, and you only work them in one round. The ocean wave coaster is a good next step if you want to try colorwork.
Can I sell coasters made from this pattern? Yes, you're welcome to sell finished coasters made from this free pattern at markets, on Etsy or as gifts. Please credit "Pattern by Wavode" in your listing and link back to this page. What you can't do is republish this write-up or my photos as your own pattern.
Related patterns on Wavode
- Daisy crochet potholder: a doubled cotton daisy that's thick enough for warm pans.
- Ocean wave crochet coaster: a round tapestry coaster with a curling navy wave.
- Easy crochet table runner: a cream knit-look runner to set the coasters on.
- Crochet poppy flower: another flat flower, in red with a black center.
- Crochet keychain flower vase: a tiny daisy in a pot for your keys.
Made a set? Tag #wavodecrochet on Pinterest. I re-pin every finished make and credit the maker.
Pattern by Clara Hartwell for Wavode. Questions? Email me at support@wavode.com.
