Bring a cozy fall touch to your table with this easy Crochet Pumpkin Cup Coaster pattern that brightens your space and protects your surfaces.
Adding a handmade touch to your home feels extra nice, especially in fall. I found a cute idea from Márcia Souza Crochê called the Crochet Pumpkin Cup Coaster. This little coaster is perfect for keeping your table safe and adding a warm, cozy feel when you enjoy a hot drink.
Easy Crochet Pumpkin Cup Coaster Free Pattern For Halloween Gifts
The coaster looks like a small pumpkin with soft ridges and pretty fall colors. It’s simple and sweet, making your kitchen or dining table look extra friendly and bright. You can use it every day or bring it out to decorate during the autumn season.
The Crochet Pumpkin Cup Coaster also makes a lovely gift. It’s small, easy to pack, and a nice way to show someone you’re thinking of them. It’s just the right size to put in a gift basket or send in the mail to friends or family.
If you want something fun and useful to add a little warmth to your home or give as a gift, this project is a great choice. Check out Márcia Souza Crochê’s free Crochet Pumpkin Cup Coaster pattern and add some cozy cheer to your day.
Halloween Pumpkin Coaster Crochet Pattern
A pumpkin-themed coaster brings playful fall charm to any table, counter, or gift basket. This pattern creates a circular coaster decorated with three dimensional pumpkins and leaves, making it ideal for Halloween or autumn celebrations. The project’s clever construction combines a textured base with puff stitch pumpkins and leaf embellishments, balancing simplicity and festive detail. The coaster’s compact size makes it quick to craft, economical, and perfect for using up bright yarn scraps.
Pattern Basic Points
Key Features
- Circular base using double crochet increases: Classic, sturdy foundation that lies flat.
- Three decorative pumpkin motifs: Created with puff stitches on chain loops for raised dimension.
- Integrated leaves/stem: Small embellishments that complete the pumpkin look.
- Lightweight and sturdy: Just 15g after completion, making it portable and practical.
- Customizable color palette: Multiple pumpkin colors suggested, but any shades may be substituted.
Special Notes
- Maintain consistent increases on the base for a flat, round shape. Avoid skipping stitches to prevent curling or ruffles.
- Weave in all ends as you go—this ensures a neat, sturdy finish and minimizes later trimming.
- Attach pumpkins, stems, and leaves securely, either with stitching or a dab of fabric glue.
- You may add additional pumpkins if desired by repeating the chain loop process around the base.
- Blocking is optional but may improve the coaster’s flatness, especially after washing.
Skill Level
Beginner to Advanced Beginner
The pattern requires basic working in the round, puff stitches, and chaining, with step-by-step pumpkin and leaf assembly.
Materials
- Amigurumi yarn or similar cotton yarn in brown/dulce de leche (base), orange, yellow, natural (pumpkins), green (leaves/stem)
- 3.0 mm crochet hook
- Small scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Fabric glue (optional for securing ends)
- Stitch marker (optional)
Measurements / Sizing
- Finished diameter: 12 cm
- Weight: 15g
- Suggested mug or glass size: Standard (fits most mugs or tumblers)
Gauge
- Gauge is not critical; follow instructions for desired size.
- Sample: 15 double crochet base increases, expanding to 75 stitches after five rounds.
Stitch Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- dc = double crochet
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- MR = magic ring
Special Stitches
- Puff Stitch (with 4 loops): Yarn over, insert into space, pull up a loop; repeat three times (4 loops drawn up), yarn over, pull through all loops, yarn over, pull through last two loops.
- Magic Ring: Loop yarn, work starting chains and required stitches into ring, pull tight to close.
Detailed Pattern Instructions
Coaster Base
Round 1: Magic Ring
- With brown (dulce de leche) yarn, create a magic ring.
- Ch 1 or 2 (for height; does not count as a stitch).
- Work 15 dc into the ring.
- Pull ring tight and join with sl st to first dc. Do not count beginning chain as a stitch.
Round 2: Increase
- Ch 2 (for height; does not count as a stitch).
- In same st, 2 dc.
- Work 2 dc in each st around (30 dc).
- Join with sl st to first dc.
Round 3: Increase Pattern
- Ch 2 (for height).
- In same st, 2 dc (first increase).
- Next st: 1 dc; following st: 2 dc (alternate 1,2 pattern around).
- At end, join with sl st to first dc (45 dc).
Round 4: Increase Pattern
- Ch 2 (for height).
- In same st, 2 dc.
- Next two sts: 1 dc in each.
- Following st: 2 dc, next two sts: 1 dc each—repeat around.
- Join with sl st (60 dc).
Round 5: Increase Pattern
- Ch 2.
- In same st, 2 dc.
- Next 3 sts: 1 dc in each.
- Following st: 2 dc, next 3 sts: 1 dc each—repeat around.
- Join with sl st (75 dc).
- If a smaller coaster is desired, stop after round 4.
Round 6: Pumpkin Loops Setup
- Ch 5. Starting at your current location, this creates the first pumpkin loop.
- Skip 4 sts, sc in fifth st.
- Ch 5, skip 4 sts, sc in fifth st—repeat until you have three chain loops spaced around the base (for three pumpkins).
- After the third loop, sc in each remaining st around the coaster until you reach the beginning of the round.
- Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Pumpkin Motifs (Reverse Side)
- Turn coaster over (“wrong side” facing up).
- Attach orange yarn (or desired color) to first chain loop.
- Pumpkin Start: Leave a tail, sc in the chain loop.
- Ch 2 (for height).
- Work 6 puff stitches (with 4 loops each) in the chain loop:
- Yarn over, pull up loop, repeat three times (four loops total). Yarn over, pull through loops, yarn over, pull through last two.
- Repeat for 6 puff stitches, adjusting for fit if needed.
- Ch 2, sc in same chain loop.
- Ch 1 to secure and fasten off. Weave in ends.
- Repeat above pumpkin instructions for each remaining chain loop, using desired colors (yellow, natural, etc.).
Leaf and Stem Embellishments
- With green yarn, join at the two-chain space above each pumpkin.
- Stem (Green Puff Cluster):
- Sc in first chain loop.
- Pull up loop in each of the chain spaces (7 loops on hook).
- Yarn over, pull through all loops, ch 1 to secure.
- Ch 3, in same space, dc 3 times for leaf.
- Ch 4, sl st to same space to finish leaf.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Repeat for each pumpkin.
Finishing
- Use tapestry needle or hook to weave in all ends, tucking tails behind stitches for a neat backside.
- If desired, place a small drop of fabric glue for extra thread security.
- Gently shape pumpkins and leaves, flatten coaster.
Assembly & Finished Size
- No extra assembly required—coaster is complete after ends are hidden.
- The finished coaster is 12 cm in diameter, weighs 15g, and fits most mugs and tumblers.
- Three pumpkins are spaced for visual interest; add more for a fuller design.
Conclusion
This pumpkin coaster combines classic circular increases, textured puff stitch motifs, and integrated leaf details to create a lively, seasonal accent for home or gift giving. The structure ensures durability and easy upkeep, while the bright colors and dimensional shapes make the coaster festive and fun. With clear increases and well-placed embellishments, the pattern cultivates a solid understanding of basic crochet in the round, decorative stitchwork, and seamless finishing. Use varied yarn shades, add more pumpkins, or create a set for maximum autumnal impact—the project is economical, approachable, and provides a cheerful autumn accessory for any table.