These crochet lily pad coasters are a beautiful and practical way to add nature-inspired decor to your table. Each coaster is shaped like a round green lily pad with a soft, blooming flower sitting on top. They’re perfect for protecting your tabletops while adding a cheerful charm to your home. Whether it’s for your morning coffee or a fun family dinner, these crochet coasters combine style and function effortlessly.
Crochet Lily Pad Coasters
What makes these crochet lily pad coasters special is how easy and friendly they are. All you need is green yarn for the base, pink yarn for the flower, and basic crochet tools like a 3mm hook, scissors, a needle, and some glue. Even if you’re new to crocheting, the following steps are simple to follow, and the adorable result is worth it. You’ll learn to make crochet coasters with smooth stitches, and then create the flower using easy petal loops that come together beautifully.
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Step-by-Step Pattern
Materials
To make your Lily Pad Coasters, you will need:
- Green Yarn: Choose a medium-weight yarn for the lily pad base.
- Pink Yarn: Select a contrasting yarn for the flower embellishment.
- Crochet Hook: Size 3 mm crochet hook.
- Scissors: To cut your yarn.
- Needle: For weaving in yarn ends.
- Glue (optional): To attach the flower embellishment to the lily pad.
Stitch Guide
Here are the stitches and techniques you’ll need to complete this pattern:
- Magic Ring (MR): A circular foundation used to start your design. Wrap yarn around your fingers to form a tight adjustable loop.
- Chain (ch): Yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook.
- Double Crochet (dc): Yarn over, insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull through, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through the final two loops.
- Increase (inc): Two double crochets worked into the same stitch to expand the width of your work.
- Single Crochet (sc): Insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through the loop, yarn over again, and pull through both loops.
- Slip Stitch (slst): Insert your hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook to secure.
Notes
- Gauge: While gauge isn’t critical for this design, ensure your tension allows the lily pad to lie flat. Adjust your hook size slightly if needed.
- Customization Ideas:
- Use different colors for the lily pad and flowers to coordinate with your decor.
- Create a set of coasters with flowers of varying petal counts for variety.
- Experiment with yarn textures, like cotton for a sturdier coaster or acrylic for easier cleaning.
- If you don’t want to use glue to attach the flower to the lily pad, sew it down securely using the flower’s tails and your needle.
Pattern Instructions
Step 1: Crochet the Lily Pad (Base)
- Round 1:
- Begin with a magic ring.
- Chain 2 (this counts as the first double crochet).
- Work 12 double crochets (dc) into the ring.
- Pull the loop tight to close the ring, then slip stitch (slst) into the first stitch to finish the round. (12 stitches)
- Round 2:
- Chain 2.
- Work 2 dc (inc) into each stitch around (you’re increasing in every stitch).
- Finish the round with a slst into the first stitch. (24 stitches)
- Round 3:
- Chain 2.
- Work 1 dc into the first stitch, then increase (2 dc) into the next stitch.
- Repeat this sequence (1 dc, inc) all the way around.
- Slst into the first stitch to close the round. (36 stitches)
- Round 4:
- Chain 2.
- Work 2 dc into the first two stitches, then increase (2 dc) into the next stitch.
- Repeat this sequence (2 dc, inc) all the way around.
- Slst into the first stitch to close the round. (48 stitches)
- Round 5:
- Chain 1 and turn your work.
- Work 1 sc in each stitch around (single crochet into every stitch for a total of 48 stitches).
- Slst, cut the yarn, and pull through to fasten off.
- Use your needle to weave in the ends.
Your lily pad base is complete!
Step 2: Crochet the Flower Embellishment
- Begin with a magic ring.
- Chain 2, work 1 double crochet (dc), then chain 2 again and slip stitch (slst) into the ring. This forms one petal.
- Repeat this sequence (ch 2, dc, ch 2, slst) a total of 5 times to form 5 petals.
- Pull tight to close the magic ring, then slst at the base of the first petal to finish the flower.
- Fasten off: Chain 1, cut the yarn, and pull through.
- Use your needle to hide the yarn tails, leaving a portion intact for sewing or glueing.
Step 3: Attach the Flower to the Lily Pad
- Place the flower on your lily pad at the desired position.
- Secure the flower using glue for a quick attachment. Alternatively, use the leftover yarn tails and a needle to carefully sew the flower onto the lily pad.
- Hide any remaining ends securely.
Finishing Touches
Your Crochet Lily Pad Coasters are finished! Make additional coasters to complete a matching set for your home. Block the coasters if necessary to help them lie completely flat.
