A slice of crochet pumpkin pie usually disappears after dinner, but this one stays on the table all season. Shaped like a classic Thanksgiving dessert, this crochet coaster adds a cheerful autumn touch.
While protecting your surfaces from hot drinks and everyday spills. It’s a playful crochet piece that looks just as charming beside a coffee mug as it does as part of your holiday décor. And the pattern below shows exactly how to make it.
Crochet Coaster For Thanksgiving
The pumpkin pie design comes together with simple stitches and easy shaping. Making it suitable for confident beginners and quick enough for experienced crocheters. You’ll crochet the pie slice first, then add the crust to give it its recognizable finish. Follow the step-by-step instructions to turn a few strands of yarn into a festive coaster that’s sure to become a favorite for Thanksgiving decorating and handmade gifting.
Credit crochet with katie
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn:
- Orange (pumpkin filling)
- Tan/beige (pie crust)
- Crochet Hook:
- Recommended: 4.5 mm crochet hook (you can use a 5 mm if needed).
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
Finished Size & Customization Ideas
- Size: Fits standard coaster size, covering small beverage containers.
- Customization Ideas:
- Add decorative whipped cream embellishments using white yarn.
- Incorporate glitter yarns for a festive look.
- Combine multiple slices into a pie-inspired table mat!
Pattern Abbreviations & Terminology
- SC: Single Crochet
- DC: Double Crochet
- Ch: Chain
- Turn: Reverse the direction of work to start a new row.
- Increase: Two stitches worked in the same space.
- Slip Stitch (Sl St): Insert the hook into a stitch, pulling yarn through both loops on the hook.
- FO: Fasten Off
Step-by-Step Detailed Crochet Instructions
Pie Filling (Orange Yarn)
- Start with a Slip Knot: Wrap orange yarn around two fingers, tuck yarn underneath the loop, and pull tight. Insert hook into the knot.
- Row 1:
- Chain 3: Yarn over, pull through three times to form a chain.
- In the second chain from the hook, create an increase (2 SC in the same stitch).
- Repeat another increase in the next chain.
- Total stitches: 4 SCs.
- Row 2:
- Chain 1, then turn work.
- Place 1 SC in each stitch across the row (4 SC).
- Row 3:
- Chain 1, turn.
- Increase in the first stitch, 1 SC in each of the next 2 stitches, then increase in the last stitch.
- Total stitches: 6 SC.
- Row 4:
- Chain 1, turn.
- Place 1 SC in each stitch across (6 SC).
- Row 5:
- Chain 1, turn.
- Increase in the first stitch, 1 SC in the next 4 stitches, then increase in the last stitch.
- Total stitches: 8 SC.
- Continue the Pattern:
- Alternating rows:
- Row with increase in the first and last stitch + SCs in between.
- Row with SCs across the row only.
- Repeat this alternation until you reach 20 stitches total (Row 14).
- Alternating rows:
Pie Crust (Tan Yarn)
- Color Change:
- On the last stitch of the orange row, yarn over with the tan yarn to begin working the crust.
- Pull tightly on both ends to secure the new color.
- Row 15 (Tan Yarn):
- Chain 1, turn.
- Place 1 SC in each stitch across (20 SC).
- Row 16 (Final Row – Tan Yarn):
- Start with 1 DC in the first stitch: Yarn over, go into the stitch, pull up a loop (three loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through the last two.
- Next stitch: 1 Slip Stitch.
- Alternate DC and Slip Stitch across the row.
- End with a final Slip Stitch in the last stitch.
- Fasten Off:
- Cut tan yarn and pull through to tighten.
Finishing
- Weaving in Ends:
- Thread a tapestry needle with the orange or tan ends.
- Insert the needle through the same-colored areas of the work to ensure tails are hidden and secure.
- Blocking (Optional):
- Wet block the coaster to ensure it lays flat:
- Dampen with a spray bottle.
- Lay flat to air dry for even shaping.
- Wet block the coaster to ensure it lays flat:
Customization & Ideas
- Create sets of 4 or 8 for your Thanksgiving table!
- Add individual whipped cream dollops using white yarn: Attach with a magic circle and sew onto the pie slice.







