Flower Power Coaster – Free crochet pattern
This 7 Round Flower Power crochet coaster pattern is quick and fun to make. Crochet coasters make great gifts and are the perfect project for using up leftover bits of yarn. I’m calling this coaster pattern Flower Power as it reminds of the floral prints that were popular in the 70s.
These coasters have been made from Patons Cotton Blend 8ply yarn, with a 4mm hook.
Stitch Knowledge Required (UK) (US shorthand instructions included at the end)
Magic Ring
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
htr = half treble
tr = treble
dtr = double treble
Flower Power Crochet Coaster
Round One
Round 1
To begin make a magic ring, chain 1 (this doesn’t count as a stitch) then work 8htr into the ring. Sl st to the top of the first htr to join round. (8htr)
Round Two
Round 2
Chain 2 (counts as 1htr), then 1 htr into in the same stitch. Work 2 htr into each htr from the previous round. Sl st to the top of the ch2 to join. (16htr)
Round Three
Round 3
chain 2 (counts as 1htr), then work 2htr in the next stitch. Continue to work 1htr, then 2 htr into each stitch from the previous round. Sl st to the top of the ch2 to join. (24htr)
Round Four
Round 4
Ch1 (doesn’t count as a st) then 1dc. Ch 3, miss a stitch and then dc into the next. Continue to ch3, then dc into every second stitch all the way around. Sl st into the first dc to join round. (12 x ch-3 spaces, 12dc).
Round Five
Round 5
Sl st into first ch-3 space. Ch3 (counts as 1tr) then work 3tr into the same ch-3 space. Work 4tr into each ch-3 space all the way around. Sl st into the top of the first ch3. (48tr)(12x4tr)
Round Six
Round 6
– Ch 5, sl st in between the first two groups of 4tr from the previous round. Continue to ch5, and then sl st in between the tr groups all the way around. (12sl st, 12x ch-5 spaces)
Round Seven
Round 7
*Sl st into the next ch-5 space and work 1dc, 1htr, 1tr, 1dtr, 1htr, 1dc* Repeat for * to * all the way around. After the last dc, cut the yarn and thread it into a needle. Fasten off. All done!!
I have included shorthand instructions for clever crocheter in both UK and US terms. These coasters look great in bright happy colours and make a pretty addition to any boring table. I hope you enjoy making these coasters and please tag #redagapecrochet on social media if you any of your Flower Power Coaster pictures. I’d love to see them!
Shorthand Instructions (UK)
Round 1 – magic loop then work 8htr
Round 2 – 2htr in each tr (16htr)
Round 3 – 1htr, 2htr around (24htr)
Round 4 – Ch3, skip st, dc in next – repeat around (12dc,12xch-3)
Round 5 – 4tr in each ch-3 space (12x 4tr)(48tr)
Round 6. – Ch5 then sl st in between gap between two 4tr groups. Repeat around. (12sl st, 12x ch-5 spaces)
Round 7 – 1dc, 1htr, 1tr, 1dtr, 1tr, 1htr,1dc into each ch-5 space. Fasten off.
Shorthand Instructions (US)
Round 1 – magic loop then work 8hdc
Round 2 – 2hdc in each hdc (16hdc)
Round 3 – 1hdc, 2hdc around (24hdc)
Round 4 – Ch3, skip st, sc in next – repeat around (12sc,12xch-3)
Round 5 – 4dc in each ch-3 space (12x 4dc)(48dc)
Round 6. – Ch5 then sl st in between gap between two 4dc groups. Repeat around. (12sl st, 12x ch-5 spaces)
Round 7 – 1sc, 1hdc, 1dc, 1tr, 1dc, 1hdc,1sc into each ch-5 space. Fasten off.
I love all your beautiful crochet items. For years all I did was knit__Socks. Since August I went back to crocheting & having a blast. I’ve always been drawn towards bright colors. Everything in my life is bright colors. I’m a very blessed woman to see the world as beautiful & bright filled with hope.?????
Thanks for your comment Patti! I’m finding myself drawn more and more to bright colours too. xx
Hi I absolutely LOVE these coasters! I have a question if you don’t mind though as I’m very new to crochet! How do YOU do your magic ring/loop? I’ve tried searching but so many different ways to do it out there (YouTube videos) and I can’t find the right one to work for this pattern! Thank you in advance ?
Thanks for your feedback Hannah! you don’t have to do a magic circle. You can ch4, ss into the first ch and make a loop if you prefer. The magic loop just means that the centre is closed in tight. Here are a couple of good explanations. Take heart though, magic rings are tricky to master. I’m still getting the hang of them. http://www.craftsy.com/blog/2013/09/demystifying-the-magic-ring/ http://www.simplycrochetmag.co.uk/2014/10/20/make-magic-loop/
Hi Mandy!!!
In an effort to help Hannah on making a Magic Circle, Bella Coco has “the BEST” tutorial on how to do a Magic Circle!!!! I’ve looked at many tutorials that were simply pictures. I just couldn’t “wrap my head” around the concept. Bella Coco’s talks throughout her Magic Circle Tutorial and I had it mastered in no time!!! I hope this helps Hannah!!!
Lots of Love,
Laurie Ayers/IG – evanjuhbean
Im glad you’ve found a method that works for you Laurie. I’ve finally managed to master it and now i use it all the time. xx
Such a pretty pattern! I’m pretty new to crocheting and I was wondering for round 7, is it necessary to slip stitch into the chain 5 space for every petal or just for the first one? Does it make a difference? Thanks!
Hi there! No it’s not essential for every petal – if you try both you’ll see it doesn’t really make much difference. In fact, it will probably work out less bulky if you don’t do it for each petal. I wrote this pattern when i was a beginner, so it probably needs an update. 🙂
I’m new to crochet and I’m thinking to make these coaster as my wedding favour because they are so beautiful:) may i ask what size of a needle should I use ? Thank you so much for your help!
Congrats on your upcoming wedding. I used a size 4mm hook for these coasters. Hope this helps! MAndy xx
Hi! I love the pattern and want to make it into a blanket. Do you have a pattern for making squares around the coasters? Thank you!
Yes i do! http://redagapeblog.com/2015/10/15/crochet-flower-power-granny-square-free-pattern/ This tutorial shows you how to make them into squares. Have fun! Mandy xx
Just wondering what size hook you are using. Thank you!
Hello! I used a 4mm hook for these coasters. 🙂