Turn your table setting with vibrant crochet mandala coaster perfect for adding a pop of color and charm while showcasing your personal style and creativity.
Brighten up your space with a free crochet mandala coaster pattern that’s as practical as it is beautiful. These vibrant coasters are perfect for protecting your tables from coffee mugs or glasses while adding a pop of color and charm to your home.
Crochet Mandala Coasters to Brighten Any Space
With intricate designs inspired by mandalas, they balance elegance with simplicity, making them a delightful project for both beginners and experienced crocheters. Whether you prefer bold, eye-catching hues or soft, neutral tones, these coasters are easy to customize to match your personal style.
Start creating a functional piece of art that’s sure to impress and inspire!
Materials Needed
Essential Supplies
- Yarn:
- 100% Synthetic Yarn (thin); five colors recommended: yellow, orange, blue, green, and pink.
- Ensure yarn weight is consistent across colors.
- Crochet Hook:
- Size 3 (3mm) crochet hook.
- Other Materials:
- Scissors.
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends.
- Stitch markers (optional for tracking rounds).
Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced.
Key Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- tr: treble crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- sp: space
Special Notes:
- Maintain even tension for uniform and neatly rounded coasters.
- Use stitch markers to denote the beginning of a round if necessary, especially in initial rounds.
- Smooth color transitions enhance mandala aesthetic; change colors on the last step of your last stitch of the round.
Pattern Instructions
Round 1: Foundation
- Magic Ring Setup:
- Create a magic ring and secure with a chain to start.
- Work Foundation Single Crochets:
- Work 8 sc into the magic ring.
- Pull the short yarn tail to close the ring.
- Join Round:
- Join with a sl st into the first sc from the beginning.
Round 2: Building Groups
- Chain and Form Clusters:
- Ch 3 (counts as first dc), then work 1 dc in the same st for a group of two dc.
- Cluster in the Next Stitch:
- Ch 1, [dc2tog] over the next st (create a cluster by making two dc half complete, then draw through the 3 loops on the hook).
- Ch 1, [dc2tog] over the next st (create a cluster by making two dc half complete, then draw through the 3 loops on the hook).
- Repeat:
- Work clusters in each stitch around for a total of 8 clusters.
- Transition to Next Color:
- Change to orange yarn in the last sl st.
Round 3: First Expansion
- Chain and Clustering:
- Sl st in the first ch-sp, ch 3, and work 3 dc into current sp.
- Closed Double Crochet Sequence:
- Create four dc closed together in each ch-sp, finally drawing through all loops.
- Full Round Complete:
- Continue clusters for all 8 spaces.
- Switch to a new color (blue) by finishing the last sl st with new yarn.
Round 4: Add Texture
- Chain 1:
- Add sc neatly into each identified cluster space from the prior round for stabilization.
- Work 6 sc into each ch-sp from the previous round.
- Round Completion:
- Ensure a total of 48 sc are formed.
Round 5: Creating Petals
- Chains and Stitches:
- Ch 4, work a double-treble crochet (dtr) in the same st.
- Ch 4, [dc, dc2tog] in each marked ch-sp after counting up to third subsequent ch.
- Complete 8 Groupings:
- Maintain clean transitions for a defined texture.
- Maintain clean transitions for a defined texture.
Round 6: Introduction of Lower Rounds
- Change to Green:
- Work 5 sc in ch-sp for structured form.
- Total sc should reach 80 for this round.
Round 7: Shape Development
- Chains and Peak Formation:
- Create groupings of 3 dc in the slip-stitched position and alternate with 2 dc in split stitches of current space forming rounds of full-bodied mandalas.
- At round’s end, confirm 100 total stitches.
Round 8: Enriched Thorough Coasters
- 3 Chains for Smoothing:
- Continue depth enhancement across various apexes.
- Work using peak-to-peak connections across the coaster.
Round 9: Establish Final Edging
- Transition to Pink:
- Use peak pattern design that highlights complex peaks and symmetry.
- Prepare two final slip stitches.
- Total concluded loops should be 130 stitches followed by snugs.
Round 10: Final Expertise and Binding
- Top Knot Chains:
- Ch 3 for fringe capture and work connecting peak.
- Secure Factor:
- Secure tight peaks with sc for a clean, reliable increase of slope correspondence.
- Finish Up with Blue:
- Hitch coasters together between two more rounds of loops for terminal stiff peaks along the diameter for coasters. Finish line should divide 120 perimeters creating an illusion of perfect symmetry.
Conclusion
Crafting these exquisite mandala-shaped coasters involves rhythmic, compelling intricacies that serve beautifully to showcase your expertise and joy for crochet. Upon completion, expect vibrant, well-structured coasters bringing a splash of art and utility into any decor.
Tips for Success
- Consistent Tension: Maintain the same grip with all colors to ensure each round remains of equal tightness and avoids warping.
- Markers: Use stitch markers on increases and notable transitions such as color changes to avoid missteps.
Pattern Variations
- Colors: Experiment with different palettes; a monochrome or gradient look using different shades of a single color can give a subtle yet striking effect.
- Size: Increase or decrease the yarn weight and hook size proportionately to change the overall finished size of your coasters.