Easy Crochet Daisy Coasters Pattern for Beginners

These crochet daisy coasters are one of the quickest and happiest projects you can make. Each one takes about 30 minutes, uses tiny amounts of yarn, and brightens up any table. A set of four makes a lovely handmade gift.

This easy crochet pattern for beginners also teaches you the magic ring, a skill you'll use in lots of other projects.

Why You'll Love These Daisy Coasters

• Super quick – finish one in a single sitting.
• Scrap-friendly – perfect for leftover cotton.
• Learn new skills – magic ring and working in rounds.
• Useful and pretty – they protect your table in style.

Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble crochet: yarn over twice, insert hook, pull up a loop, then (yarn over, pull through 2 loops) three times.
• magic ring – an adjustable loop that closes tightly so there's no hole in the middle.

How to Make a Magic Ring

1. Wrap the yarn around two fingers in a loop, with the tail hanging down.
2. Insert your hook under the loop, grab the working yarn and pull it through.
3. Ch 1 to lock it.
4. Work your stitches over the loop and the tail together.
5. Pull the tail to close the center tightly.

Size

Each finished coaster measures about 10 cm (4 in) across.

Step-by-Step Instructions

The Yellow Center

With yellow, make a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, work 8 sc into the ring. Pull the tail to close. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (8 sc)

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch around. Join. (16 sc)

Round 3: Ch 1, sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join and fasten off. (24 sc)

The Cream Petals

Join cream in any stitch with a sl st.

Round 4: Ch 7. Working back down the chain, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, dc, tr (one stitch in each chain). Skip 1 stitch on the center, sl st in the next stitch. Repeat from * 11 more times. (12 petals)

What's happening? Each petal starts as a chain. By working taller and taller stitches back along it, the petal gets wider toward the tip – just like a real daisy.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Finishing Tip: Make Them Lie Flat

Place your coaster under a damp cloth and press gently with a warm iron, or pin it flat, spray with water and let it dry.

Common Mistakes (and How to Fix Them)

• My center is wavy. You may have too many stitches. Recount each round.
• My center is cupping. Crochet a little looser, or try a hook 0.5 mm bigger.
• I have too many or too few petals. Make sure you skip exactly one stitch between petals.

FAQ

What yarn is best for crochet coasters?

100% cotton is best because it absorbs moisture and can handle hot mugs. Acrylic can melt with very hot drinks.

Can I wash crochet coasters?

Yes. Wash cotton coasters by hand or on a gentle cycle, then lay them flat to dry.

How can I make the coasters bigger?

Add one more round to the center (sc 2, 2 sc in the next for 32 stitches) and make 16 petals.

Brighten your home with more free crochet home decor patterns, like the cozy Bobble Cushion Cover.