Brighten up your table or living space with a beautiful crochet creation that combines charm and functionality. Imagine a delicate puff flower design intertwined with artistry, bringing life to your coasters while adding a perfect spot for your favorite teapot or planter. This crochet project offers a delightful way to infuse warmth into your home.
Puff Flower Crochet Coaster
The puff flower coaster is not just a practical piece—it’s a statement of style and creativity. Featuring a soft texture and layered floral accents, this design stands apart with its intricate details and timeless appeal. Whether you’re sprucing up your decor or crafting a thoughtful gift, this pattern lets you put your personal touch on a unique and useful item. Perfect for all seasons, it blends beauty with everyday utility in a way that’s versatile and fresh.
Credit Plakshi Jain | Crochet
Materials & Tools Needed
- Yarn: Cotton yarn in various colors (for coaster, petals, and pot).
- Suggestions: Use vibrant and contrasting colors for petals and leaf details.
- Hook: 3 mm crochet hook.
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends.
- Scissors: To cut yarn.
- Extras (Optional): Stitch markers for precision.
Finished Size & Customization Ideas
- Approximate Finished Size:
- Coaster diameter: About 5–6 inches, depending on tension.
- Pot height: Approximately 3–4 inches.
- Customization Ideas:
- Yarn Weight: Using thicker yarn (e.g., worsted weight) with a larger hook will make larger coasters and pots.
- Colors: Customize colors for petals, leaves, and the pot for seasonal or holiday themes.
- Style Adjustments:
- Add rows or rounds for a larger or more detailed coaster.
- Use brighter or pastel colors to match your home decor.
Pattern Abbreviations & Terminology
- Magic Ring (MR): Create an adjustable loop to begin a circular piece.
- ch: Chain.
- sc: Single Crochet.
- dc: Double Crochet.
- tr: Treble Crochet.
- sl st: Slip Stitch.
- inc: Increase (2 stitches in the same place).
Note: The pattern uses US crochet terminology.
Step-by-Step Detailed Crochet Instructions
Section 1: Coaster
- Create the Magic Ring Base:
- Wrap yarn around two fingers to form a ring.
- Insert the hook into the ring, pull through a loop, yarn over, pull tight, and chain 1. (Magic ring complete).
- Round 1:
- Ch 3 (counts as the first dc). Work 12 dc into the magic ring.
- Pull the loose thread to close the ring tightly.
- Sl st into the top of the first dc (12 sts total).
- Round 2:
- Ch 3. Work 2 dc in each stitch around.
- At the end of the round, sl st into the first dc (24 sts total).
- Round 3:
- Ch 3. 1 dc in the first stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch.
- Repeat this pattern around (1 dc, inc), and sl st into the first dc (36 sts total).
- Round 4:
- Ch 3. 1 dc in each of the next two stitches, 2 dc in the third stitch.
- Repeat this pattern around (2 dc, inc), and sl st into the first dc (48 sts total).
Section 2: Adding Green Leaf Loops
- Foundation for Leaves:
- Attach green yarn to any stitch.
- Ch 5, skip 2, sc into the next stitch. Repeat this until the end of the round.
- Sl st into the beginning stitch.
- Leaf Design:
- In the first chain-5 space:
- sc, ch 4, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1 (repeat this for a total of 4 dc with ch-1 spaces), ch 4, sc into the same loop.
- In the next chain-5 space:
- sc, ch 7, skip 2 base stitches, sc into the same loop (creates a leaf shape).
- Repeat this alternating pattern (flower-petal section in one loop, leaf in the next).
- In the first chain-5 space:
- Finishing the Coaster:
- Continue the petal-leaf sequence around the base until all loops are filled.
- Fasten off the green yarn, and weave in the ends with a tapestry needle.
Section 3: Puff Flower Petals
- Petal Formation:
- Attach your petal color yarn to any chain-4 loop created in the previous round.
- Ch 3. Work 4 tr (treble crochet) into the same loop, followed by ch 3, and sl st to secure the petal.
- Repeat the process in each chain-4 loop for 5 petals total.
- Finishing the Flower:
- After completing the final petal, turn the coaster to the back and join the yarn with a sl st.
- Fasten off and weave in the tails.
Section 4: Crochet Pot
- Base of the Pot:
- Start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring, then pull the thread to close the ring tightly.
- Round 2: Work 2 sc into each stitch (12 sts total).
- Round 3: 1 sc in the first stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch. Repeat around (18 sts total).
- Round 4: 2 sc, inc. Repeat around (24 sts total).
- Round 5: 3 sc, inc. Repeat around (30 sts total).
- Building the Pot Walls:
- Round 6: Work 1 dc in each of the back loops only.
- Round 7–9: Alternate front-post and back-post dc stitches to add texture.
- For front-post dc, insert the hook from front to back around the stitch below. For back-post dc, insert the hook from back to front around the stitch below.
- Round 10: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each stitch (30 sts total).
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing Touches
- Assembling the Set: Place your crocheted pot on top of the flower coaster for a charming and functional decoration.
- Customization Notes:
- Add an additional row of flower petals for extra flair.
- Use gold or metallic thread for edges to create a luxurious finish.
- Adjust pot height by adding rounds or experimenting with different stitches (e.g., trying hdc for smoother transitions).
Your Crochet Puff Flower Coaster with Pot is ready to decorate your home or serve as a thoughtful handmade gift!
