This Pattern is a step-by-step guide to creating charming crochet pumpkin coasters. These coasters are both functional and decorative, adding a festive, homemade touch to your autumn gatherings. Their simple yet playful pumpkin shape makes them a standout seasonal craft.
The idea is inspired by fall’s most iconic symbol – pumpkins, making it perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving. It’s a cheerful way to add a cozy touch to your coffee table and celebrate the heart of the fall season.
Crochet Pumpkin Coaster Pattern
Ideas for Gifting or Alternative Uses
These pumpkin coasters are great as housewarming or holiday gifts. Alternatively, use them as mini table decorations, wall accents, or even garland for a festive touch throughout your home.
Stitch Pattern & Structural Elements
The coaster is made using basic crochet techniques with a focus on double crochet stitches. Starting with a magic ring, it gradually expands into a pumpkin shape through rounds of double crochets, slip stitches, and some increases. The coaster is completed with a small stem detail worked in chains and single crochets, enhancing the pumpkin look.
Credit Candid Crochet
Step By Step Pattern
Materials
- Yarn:
- Orange yarn for the pumpkin body
- Brown or green yarn for the stem (choose as preferred)
- Hook:
- Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Notions:
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
Stitch Guide
- Magic Ring: A loop that allows you to crochet the first row or round of stitches into an adjustable loop.
- Chain (ch): Yarn over the hook (yo), draw through the loop on the hook.
- Double Crochet (dc): Yarn over (yo), insert hook into stitch (st), yo, pull through the stitch, yo, pull through two loops, yo, pull through remaining two loops.
- Half Double Crochet (hdc): Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, and pull through all three loops on the hook.
- Single Crochet (sc): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, pull through both loops on the hook.
- Slip Stitch (sl st): Insert hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull back through the stitch and the loop on your hook.
Notes
- Gauge: Coaster size can be adjusted by changing hook size or yarn weight.
- Customization: Experiment with yarn colors for a multi-colored pumpkin. Use different colors for the pumpkin and stem to match your decor.
- Finishing: Ensure to weave in all ends neatly to maintain a polished look.
Pattern Instructions
Foundation
- Start with a Magic Ring:
- Wrap the yarn around your fingers to create a ring and secure it.
- Make a slip knot to fix the ring.
- Round 1:
- Chain 3 (counts as first dc).
- Make 11 more double crochets into the magic ring (total 12 dc).
- Pull the loose end to close the ring and join with a slip stitch in the top of the chain 3.
Pumpkin Body
- Round 2:
- Chain 3 (counts as first dc), make 1 dc in the same stitch.
- Continue with 2 dc in each stitch around (total 24 dc).
- Join with a slip stitch in the top of the starting chain 3.
- Round 3:
- Chain 3 (counts as first dc), make 1 dc in the next stitch.
- 2 dc in the next stitch, then 1 dc in the next stitch. Alternate around (total 36 dc).
- Join with a slip stitch in the top of the starting chain 3.
Pumpkin Top
- Round 4:
- Begin with a slip stitch in the first stitch, and sl st in the next stitch.
- In the next stitch, do 1 sc, and 1 hdc.
- Creating the Pumpkin Shape:
- Side 1: In the next 11 stitches, make 2 dc in each stitch (total 22 dc).
- Top Middle: In the next stitch, 1 hdc, 1 sc.
- 3 slip stitches in the next 3 stitches to start the next side.
- Side 2:
- Similar to the first side, make 1 sc, 1 hdc in the new stitch.
- 22 dc across the next 11 stitches.
- End with 1 hdc, 1 sc, and finish with 1 last slip stitch to secure.
Stem
- Attach Stem Yarn:
- Insert your hook in the second slip stitch from the last three of previous step.
- Attach brown yarn, and pull through.
- Stem Chains:
- Chain 9: Skip the first chain on return.
- Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and each remaining chain.
- In the last chain, make 3 sc to create a turning curve.
- Finish Stem:
- Continue single crocheting down the other side, back to the pumpkin.
- Secure with a slip stitch in the next pumpkin stitch.
Finishing Touches
- Weave in all yarn ends to secure and trim excess yarn.
- Enjoy your cozy pumpkin coaster!
Pattern Question
Question: How do I adjust the pumpkin coaster size?
Answer: To increase or decrease the size, modify the number of stitches in the magic ring and adjust the increases in subsequent rows accordingly.
Conclusion
Crocheting these pumpkin coasters is a joyful and rewarding project for all skill levels. They’re easy to create, practical, and perfect for fall celebrations. Try this pattern to add a handmade, festive charm to your home while honing your crochet skills.
