Spark soft charm with the Free Crochet Heart Cross-Section Coaster Pattern offering a sweet shape, table protection, and a warm touch to daily moments.
A small shape can change the mood of a table, especially when it forms a symbol that feels warm and familiar. The Free Crochet Heart Cross-Section Coaster Pattern brings this idea forward by guiding you through a flat heart slice that sits neatly under mugs, glasses, or teacups. Its gentle curves and clear cross-section style add charm to everyday settings while offering reliable protection against heat and moisture.
Free Crochet Heart Cross-Section Coaster Pattern with Practical Beauty
The finished coaster holds its form well and brings a touch of care to simple routines like morning coffee or evening tea. To try one, you start by forming a compact center, build each heart lobe, shape the pointed lower edge, finish with a smooth border, and secure the final ends neatly for a polished look.
Cotton yarn helps it stay absorbent and firm, making it suitable for regular use in kitchens, offices, and bedside spaces.
The coaster’s balanced shape also makes it a thoughtful gift piece, perfect for pairing with candles, mugs, or home baskets.
With its soothing rhythm of stitches, the project remains approachable and calming, allowing both new and experienced makers to enjoy finishing a set in varied colors.
Crochet Heart Cross-Section Coaster Pattern
Materials
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Yarn: Two contrasting colors of yarn are needed (e.g., White for the base, Blue for the heart shape). Scrubber yarn is recommended for a dishcloth/scrubber, or general yarn for a coaster.
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Hook Size: A 5.0 mm hook (for general yarn) or a 6.0 mm hook (for scrubber yarn).
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Tools: Scissors and a Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends.
Uses
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Scrubber/Dishcloth: Use with scrubber yarn for cleaning dishes.
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Coaster: Use with general yarn to protect table surfaces.
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Gift: The attractive heart shape makes it a great handmade gift.
Level of Difficulty
This project is Intermediate. While the stitches themselves are simple (HDC, SC), you must master the carrying of two yarns simultaneously and the technique of color changing at the end of stitches. The use of the Front Post Half Double Crochet (FPHDC) also requires attention to stitch placement.
Tutor’s Suggestions
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Increase the Thickness: If you prefer a thicker scrubber (a “two-sided” or “양면” scrubber), you can make two identical heart pieces and join them using single crochet, slip stitches, or a chain border.
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Carry the Yarn Tightly: You must carry the inactive yarn along the body of the work to maintain neatness, especially on the back. Tugging the working yarn tight after each stitch ensures a clean, compact fabric and keeps the carried yarn concealed.
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Alternative Use: The tutor notes that an earlier, smaller version existed, but this pattern provides a larger, more practical size for a scrubber.
Step-by-Step Details
You are about to learn how to crochet a beautiful Heart-Shaped Coaster or Scrubber. This project utilizes a technique involving alternating colors and working front post half double crochet stitches to give the final piece a unique texture and define the heart shape as you work in the round. So, it is designed with a size perfect for practical use.
Tip
When changing color on the HDC/FPHDC, you must ensure the carried yarn lies along the top of the stitch being worked, and you must tug the new working yarn tight before pulling it through the final two loops. This prevents the inactive yarn from showing through the fabric and maintains the integrity of the color switch.