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I’ve been crocheting these Super Simple Drink Coasters for several years for use in my home. I needed an oversized coaster for our giant coffee mugs that was absorbent and easy to care for. This is a no-frills crochet pattern, but it gets the job done!
If you’re looking to practice crocheting in the round this is the perfect coaster pattern to practice with! The Super Simple Drink Coaster crochet pattern is an easy, beginner friendly pattern perfect for hot and cold drinks. Make one or a whole set.
A few things about this pattern. For the Super Simple Coaster crochet pattern, I suggest using a cotton yarn. Cotton is easy to care for. It’s absorbent, so it’ll soak up your cold drink condensation and catch that moisture.
I’ve chosen Loops and Threads Coastal Cotton (90% cotton, 10% acrylic) for this pattern mainly because I already had it in my yarn stash. Any worsted weight cotton yarn will work though, so go though your yarn stash and see what you’ve got. I’ve made these previously with Lion Brand Comfy Cotton Blend (50% Cotton, 50% Polyester) and although they work, they are not as absorbent as I would like them to be. If you are using a cotton blend yarn, my suggestion is to use a blend that has at least 70% Cotton. The higher the percentage of cotton the better.
Washing these coasters is a breeze. I just toss them in the wash with my kitchen towels and napkins. I don’t run them through the dryer because they tend to curl up and go wonky on me if I do. Instead, I just lay the coasters out flat and let them air dry for a couple hours.
For the Super Simple Coaster Crochet Pattern you will need:
Yarn- For each coaster you will need about 10g/17m or .35oz/20.5yd of a worsted weight #4 cotton yarn or cotton blend yarn (at least 70% cotton).
For a set of 4 coasters, you will need about 40g/75m or 1.4oz/82yd of worsted weight #4 cotton yarn or cotton blend yarn.
Hook- 4.5mm crochet hook (sometimes called a #7 hook or a G+ hook). I used my Furls Streamline Swirl 4.5mm G+ hook in Andromeda, you can find them here (this is an affiliate link). If you prefer, you could use a 4.0mm (G) hook or a 5.0mm (H) hook, but your coaster measurements will be slightly different and your yarn usage will also be different.
Extras- yarn needle and scissors
Stitches used in this pattern
CH– Chain
SLST- Slip Stitch
ST(S)– Stitch(es)
HDC- Half Double Crochet
Finished Size of each Super Simple Coaster
Approximately 5″ (12.5 cm) across
Other things to know before you get making
This Pattern is written in US Terms.
CH 1 at the end of each round DOES NOT count as a stitch.
The Super Simple Coaster is worked in the round.
If you don’t want to use a Magic Ring to start this pattern, you can CH 2 and then make your first round of STs in the first CH from the hook.
Let’s Get Making The Super Simple Drink Coaster Pattern!
Round 1- Make a Magic Ring, CH 1, 10 HDC into the magic ring, SLST to the first ST to join. CH 1 (10 STs)
Round 2- 2 HDC in each ST around, SLST to first ST to join. CH 1 (20 STs)
Round 3- HDC in first ST, 2 HDC in next ST, * 1 HDC in next ST, 2 HDC in next ST *. Repeat * to * around to last ST, SLST to first ST to join, CH 1 (30 STs)
Round 4- HDC in first ST, HDC in next ST, 2 HDC in next ST, * 1 HDC in next ST, 1 HDC in next ST, 2 HDC in next ST *. Repeat * to * around to last ST. SLST to first ST to join, CH 1 (40 STs)
Round 5- HDC in first ST, HDC in next ST, HDC in next ST, 2 HDC in next ST, * 1 HDC in next ST, 1 HDC in next ST, 1 HDC in next ST, 2 HDC in next ST *. Repeat * to * around to last ST. SLST to first ST to join, CH 1 (50 STs)
Round 6- HDC in first ST, HDC in next ST, HDC in next ST, HDC in next ST, 2 HDC in next ST, * 1 HDC in next ST, 1 HDC in next ST, 1 HDC in next ST, 1 HDC in next ST, 2 HDC in next ST *. Repeat * to * around to last ST. SLST to first ST to join, CH 1 (60 STs)
Round 7- HDC in each ST around. SLST to first ST to join. (60 STs)
Fasten off yarn and weave in all ends.
And there you have it, a Super Simple Coaster! I love seeing your makes on social media! Be sure to tag @papiocreekcrochet so that I can admire your makes.
