Bring a fresh floral touch to your table with this Crochet Daisy Flower Coaster that is perfect for protecting surfaces while holding cups and mugs.
This written pattern is based on the original YouTube tutorial by Anutha – The Crochet World, and full credit goes to the creator for sharing such a clear and lovely guide.
The Crochet Daisy Flower Coaster is a charming little project that adds a touch of spring to any space. It looks like a bright, cheerful daisy, complete with white petals and a yellow center. This coaster is both pretty and practical, providing a soft spot for cups and mugs while protecting your table from heat and moisture.
Simple Crochet Daisy Flower Coaster Free Pattern for Cups
One of the main features of this coaster is its flower shape, which brings a fresh, natural feel indoors. The petals are rounded and slightly raised, giving the coaster a nice texture. You can use it in your kitchen, living room, or even as a decorative piece under small plants or candles. It is a sweet way to add some handmade warmth to your home.
What makes this project special is that you can change colors easily—use different shades for petals or the center to personalize the look. You can also adjust the size by using thicker yarn or a bigger hook.
The crochet steps are simple but fun. You start by making a small circle in the center with basic stitches, then work on the petals by using chains and loops to form each petal shape. Finally, a round of stitches ties everything together and shapes the coaster’s edge.
Overall, the Crochet Daisy Flower Coaster is a delightful, easy project that brightens your space with a touch of crochet and nature.
Daisy Flower Coaster Crochet Pattern
A daisy flower coaster brings a cheerful touch to any table setting, combining functionality and a delicate floral motif. This pattern is designed to build confidence with rounds, color changes, and basic stitches. With its distinctive shape and clear instructions, this coaster makes a delightful handmade gift or a stylish addition to your own home decor.
Pattern Basic Points
Key Details:
- Created in four rounds, each distinctly colored for visual dimension.
- Worked in the round, beginning with a magic circle for a flawless center.
- Features radiating petals using chains, double crochets, half double crochets, and single crochets.
- Colorwork is simple and customizable—use traditional daisy colors or your choice of palette.
- Uses basic crochet techniques while introducing reverse single crochet for a finished look.
Special Notes
- Adjust hook size to accommodate your yarn weight and tension for a neat, uniform appearance.
- The petal construction uses a mix of stitches (dc, hdc, sc) for organic shaping.
- Stitch markers are recommended to track chain counts when making petals.
- Blocking the finished coaster helps it lay flat and accentuate petal shapes.
- weave in ends carefully due to the frequent color changes for a professional finish.
Skill Level
Advanced Beginner to Intermediate
Knowledge of basic stitches in the round is assumed. Parts of the pattern use reverse single crochet (crab stitch) which is explained, but some experience with stitch placement and changing colors is beneficial.
Materials
- 100% cotton yarn in three colors (suggested: yellow for center, white for petals, green for border)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook (adjust if needed)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle/tapestry needle
- Stitch marker (optional, for petal chains and positioning)
Measurements / Sizing
- Finished diameter: Approximately 5 inches (13 cm), depending on hook, yarn, and individual tension.
Gauge
- Gauge is not critical. For reference, inner circle after Rnd 1 should measure about 1 inch (2.5 cm) across.
Stitch Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| hdc | half double crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
Special Stitches
- Reverse Single Crochet (Crab Stitch): Insert hook into previous stitch from front to back (working right to left if right-handed), yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
- Magic Circle: Adjustable loop to start working in the round.
Coaster Instructions
Round 1: Center (Yellow)
- Make a magic circle.
- Ch 1 (does not count as a st; only to secure loop).
- Sc into circle, ch 1 (counts as first dc).
(This combo acts as your first dc.) - Work 15 more dc into the magic circle. (16 dc total)
- Pull the tail to close the circle firmly.
- Skip the first dc (sc + ch 1 made at start), sl st into the second dc to close the round.
- Fasten off yellow, weave ends.
Round 2: First Petal (White)
- Join white yarn in any st with a sl st, ch 1 to secure.
- First Petal:
- Ch 10.
- Turn the chain. Skip first 3 ch (counts as first dc).
- In 4th ch from hook: dc.
- Dc in each of next 3 ch.
- Hdc in next 2 ch.
- Sc in final ch.
- Sl st into next dc on circle.
- For Petals 2–16:
- Ch 7.
- Turn chain (or use stitch marker in 7th ch if you wish for accuracy).
- Turn work so you’re at the back of project.
- In previous petal’s second dc, work dc from the back.
- Turn back to front.
- Ch 3 (counts as dc), remove marker if used.
- Dc in next ch, dc in next ch, dc in next ch, dc in next ch (5 dc including the ch-3).
- Hdc in next 2 ch.
- Sc in last ch.
- Sl st into next dc on circle.
- Repeat process (ch 7, construct petal as above, sl st in next base dc) for all remaining dc stitches on the circle, making a total of 16 petals.
- After last petal, sl st to first dc, fasten off, and weave in ends.
Round 3: Border (Green or third color)
- Join new yarn in any ch-3 space at the tip of a petal.
- Ch 1 (does not count as st).
- In same ch-3 space: sc, ch 1 (acts as dc), dc in same space.
- Dc twice more in the ch-3 space (3 dc in total).
- In the next ch-3 space, work 3 dc.
- Continue working 3 dc into each ch-3 space around each petal and side space of petals.
- At the end of the round you should have 96 dc (6 per petal, 16 petals).
- Join with sl st to the second dc of the round.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Round 4: Reverse Single Crochet Edging
- Join yarn in any st at back side of coaster.
- Ch 1 to secure.
- Reverse single crochet in each stitch around:
- Insert hook into previous stitch from front to back, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through both loops (working right to left).
- Continue around, working 96 reverse sc in total.
- Cut yarn, pull through, and use tapestry needle to weave in end using invisible join method: insert needle under both loops of first stitch, back into last stitch, and pull through to mimic the final stitch.
- Weave in all remaining ends on the back.
Assembly & Finished Size
- No further assembly required.
- Weave all ends neatly.
- For best results, lightly block the coaster to shape petals and flatten edge.
- Finished size is approximately 5 inches (13 cm) in diameter.
Conclusion
The daisy flower coaster project is a joyful exploration of color, round construction, and shaped petals, culminating in a practical and decorative item. This pattern encourages attention to detail with color placement and petal formation, while allowing you to practice essential techniques like the crab stitch for a professional edge. The result is a lively, hand made addition to coffee tables and tea trays or as a special small gift. The blend of accessible construction and beautiful finished form makes this an enjoyable and rewarding project for those looking to expand their crocheting repertoire with floral motifs and creative finishing.