Free Coaster Crochet Patterns

Coasters are the gateway drug of crochet-for-the-home: flat, fast, useful and endlessly variable. This page collects free crochet coaster patterns — scalloped rounds, lace-edged circles, animal faces and pixel designs — each translated into US-standard notation with per-round stitch counts.

A coaster is really a lesson in working flat circles: master the increase rhythm here and you have the foundation for hats, baskets and rugs. Use cotton yarn (it tolerates heat and washing), keep tension snug so the coaster lies flat, and block the finished piece between two books overnight. If your circle ruffles you increased too much; if it cups, too little — the fix is one round away either way. A matching set makes an excellent housewarming gift.