Easy Daisy Crochet Flower Coasters

Easy Daisy Crochet Flower Coasters: The Perfect Summer Crochet Project

I designed this Easy Daisy Flower Coaster pattern because I wanted a project that captured everything I love about summer crocheting. When the weather is warm, I find myself reaching for smaller projects that I can pick up for a few minutes while enjoying my afternoon coffee on the deck or relaxing outside with a glass of wine in the evening. As much as I love making blankets, they’re not exactly ideal when it’s 30°C outside! I wanted to create something that was quick, colourful, and satisfying to finish in an afternoon.

Colour Ideas for Your Crochet Flower Coasters

One of my favourite things about this pattern is how much the look changes with different colour combinations. The samples shown here use bright, cheerful colours for a retro-inspired feel, but the possibilities are endless. Try soft sage green and cream for a more modern, minimalist look, navy and white for a classic coastal style, or warm terracotta and oatmeal for a cozy, earthy palette. They’re also a fantastic stash-busting project since each coaster only uses a small amount of yarn. Mix and match colours to create a unique set, or make several in coordinating shades for a beautiful handmade gift.

I chose We Crochet CotLin DK weight yarn for these coasters because I wanted them to be beautiful and practical. Since coasters are something you’ll use every day, I wanted a yarn that would hold its shape well, show off the colourwork, and stand up to regular use. CotLin is a blend of cotton and linen, so it has a crisp stitch definition that really makes the daisy design pop. It’s also durable, absorbent, and easy to care for, making it an ideal choice for home décor projects like this. If you don’t have CotLin on hand, any DK weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn with good stitch definition will work well. Just try to choose colours with plenty of contrast so the flower design stands out clearly.

Learn Tapestry Crochet with This Easy Flower Coaster Pattern

These coasters are worked using the tapestry crochet technique. If you’ve never tried tapestry crochet before, don’t let that scare you away! It looks impressive, but once you understand the basics, it’s surprisingly straightforward. Instead of changing colours and leaving lots of loose ends to weave in, you’ll carry the unused yarn inside your stitches as you crochet. This creates a thick, sturdy fabric that’s perfect for coasters, and because the unused yarn is hidden inside your stitches, there are no floats on the back. The result is a clean, reversible coaster that looks great from either side.

Tapestry Crochet Video Tutorial for Beginners

Reversible Tapestry Crochet

If tapestry crochet is new to you, please watch my step-by-step YouTube tutorial (above) where I walk you through the technique from start to finish. In the video, I’ll show you how to hold both yarns, when to change colours, and how to crochet over the unused strand so your work stays neat and reversible. It’s the same technique used in this pattern, so you’ll be ready to make these coasters with confidence.

Easy Daisy Crochet Flower Coasters Free Pattern

Materials:

You will need the following supplies to make one coaster:

• Knit Picks Cotlin DK Weight Yarn
  • Approximately 29–37 yds (27–34 m) total per coaster, divided as follows:
    • Colour A: 17–20 yds (16–18 m)
    • Colour B: 12–17 yds (11–16 m)
• Size D/3 (3.25mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry/yarn needle (for weaving in ends)

Abbreviations:

Measurements:

Each Finished coaster measures 4.25 inches wide X 4.25 inches long.

Pattern Notes:

These coasters are worked using the tapestry crochet technique. Tapestry crochet uses two colours of yarn at the same time, carrying the unused colour inside your stitches as you work. All stitches are worked in single crochet, creating a clean, reversible fabric with no loose floats on the back.

Easy Daisy Coasters Pattern Instructions

With Colour A, CH 22 (21 sts plus 1 for turning chain).

Carry Colour B inside your stitches beginning with Row 1, even when it is not in use. Work all stitches in single crochet, chaining 1 at the end of each row before turning.

Follow the colour chart below starting at the bottom right for row 1. Each square represents one single crochet stitch.