Free Crochet Pattern for a Modern Set of Coasters

The Contrast Coasters are an easy set of crochet coasters in one stitch pattern with simple color variations, plus a version with puff edging.

Crocheting coasters is an easy and effective way to try new stitches. Today, I’m excited to bring you a project that combines a simple textured stitch combination with an eye-catching color pairing.

This one idea has been used in several variations to make the whole set of coasters that you see here. Even though these are similar, I have made a separate patterns for each of the three versions.

This is also the perfect project to practice using the griddle stitch which gives your project a cute and classy texture.

Using the Griddle Stitch

The contrast coasters use the griddle stitch, which is possibly my new go-to stitch for giving something a “different” texture without having to pay a ton of attention to it as I’m working. This is an ideal combination for crocheting on the go and for squeezing in crochet time even in a really busy season (aka what I’m all about).

A super easy stitch repeat

The griddle stitch is a very simple repeat of crocheting a single crochet stitch, and then a double crochet stitch. On each row the single crochet stitches should go right above the double crochet stitches, and vice versa. This is literally ALL there is to it. Since crocheting the griddle stitch uses such a short repeat (only two stitches) it is easily adaptable for any size of project that you want to do.

And while these contrast coasters don’t require any shaping, the short repeat means that the griddle stitch would also be easy to work out in other projects that do use shaping. It’s just a good all-around texture stitch to keep in mind whenever you want to switch things up a bit or incorporate some subtle texture.

Materials Needed

•  H/5.0mm hook
• About 18 total yards of aran(4 weight) yarn

Abbreviation Used

• Ch-chain 
• Sc-single crochet 
• Dc-double crochet 
• St/sts-stitch/stitches 
• Repeats are shown inside of **

The Crochet Coaster Pattern Direction

Once I tried the griddle stitch with stripes of color, I knew I wanted to make several variations for this pattern and project. With color changes, the griddle stitch creates a slight zigzag pattern. This creates some extra visual interest and shows off the difference that the griddle stitch makes.

For Solid Coaster

 Ch15

Row 1: skip a ch *sc,dc*. Repeat across the row ending with a dc (14sts). Ch1 and turn.

Row 2-12: *sc, dc* Repeat across the row ending with a dc (14sts). Ch1 and turn(except for last row).

Weave in your ends and enjoy!

For Coaster Variation with Small Stripes

In color 1, Ch15

Row 1: skip a ch *sc,dc*. Repeat across the row ending with a dc (14sts). Ch1 and turn. Switch to color 2.

Row 2: *sc, dc* Repeat across the row ending with a dc (14sts). Ch1 and turn. Every other row is worked the same as row 2. The colors just get changed back and forth like so:

Rows 3-4: color 1.

Row 5: color 2.

Rows 6-7: color 1.

Rows 8: color 2.

Rows 9-10: color 1.

Row 11: color 2.

Row 12: color 1.

When finished, Weave in your ends and enjoy!

For Coaster Variation with Larger Stripes 

This crochet pattern is available in the PDF version that includes the pattern for all three coasters.

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I hope you enjoy this pattern and this stitch combination! Please comment if you have any thoughts, and be sure to pin this for later on your favorite crochet or DIY board.

Keep crochet delightful,

Amelia

This set of crochet coasters use the easy-to-master griddle stitch, and create an easy project for gifting, or for your own lovely home!