Seeing Stars Coasters – Free Crochet Pattern | Quick Free Star Coasters Crochet Pattern

Learn how to crochet quick star coasters that are perfect for an Americana themed house or 4th of July celebration, or change the colors of the stars for Graduation, Christmas and New Years! Video tutorial included.

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I originally designed these coasters for a monthly craft blog hop I used to participate in called the Inspire My Creativity Challenge, and the theme for this one was STARS. At the end of the post, you’ll see some other star projects from other bloggers that participated in the challenge back in July of 2019. Some time has passed so some of the blog links may redirect you to the blogs home page. Sadly, this fun blog hop came to a conclusion at the end of 2019.

These quick star coasters are perfect for an Americana themed house or 4th of July celebration, or change the colors of the stars for Graduation, Christmas and New Years!

Alone, these worsted weight stars make a great applique that you can use for so many different projects! They are a great size to string up on a garland – you’ll just need to starch them to stand in shape, or attach them to a paper or fabric banner, or you can sew them onto other projects, like I did in these free crochet patterns…

Seeing Stars Hand Towel

Seeing Stars Throw Pillow

What is the best yarn to use to crochet a coaster? Can you crochet coasters with acrylic yarn?

I did use Lily Sugar n Cream for these coasters, but I prefer using WeCrochet Dishie Yarn, Lion Brand Local Grown Cotton and Berroco Pima 100 because they’re colorfast, which means the colors are set. Cotton yarn is more durable and absorbent, but really you can use any worsted weight yarn out of your stash! I have a few coasters I’ve made myself using Red Heart Super Saver, which is a 100% acrylic yarn. A hot cup of coffee is not hot enough to melt synthetic fibers, and while it doesn’t quite absorb the same way with cold beverages, it still holds the water and does not seep through to the surface. Lion Brand Wool Ease is another lovely yarn for coasters that I have used for some in my personal collection, and the wool adds to the durability and absorbency.

Are crocheted coasters washable?

I like to use yarns for coasters that I know are easy to wash, like Berroco Pima 100, WeCrochet Dishie, Red Heart Super Saver and Lion Brand Wool Ease. These hold up well to use, and machine washing and drying, though hand washing and laying flat to dry is always best to preserve your crocheted items. With the yarns I mentioned, I know I can throw the coasters into the washing machine (on gentle and in cold water) and then into the dryer (on low heat) when it’s time to clean them. I have not tested washing with Lion Brand Local Grown Cotton yet, but it does specify to hand wash.

Do people use coasters?

Coasters are easy to keep handy in the kitchen, dining room, living room and office so it’s easy to grab when you need it anytime you are drinking a delicious beverage and/or snacking – it’s a great item to set down a tasty treat on as well.

Coasters are so versatile, they don’t stop at being used for coffee or a snack. They are great little mats that work for all sorts of items like a small vase, plant, candle, pen or make up brush holder, lotions and more! They are also a great size for a dish scrubbie or large facial scrubbie. Coasters could easily work in any room of the house, and make great gifts too!

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What Supplies Do I Need to Crochet Star Coasters?

• 12 Yards of Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn
• H8/5mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle for Weaving in Ends
• Optional, Jewelry Pliers

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Material Notes:

I’ve used Lily Sugar n Cream in White, Red and Dazzling Blue in my original coasters, but I like using WeCrochet Dishie Yarn and Queensland Coastal Cotton, which is available in both solid colors and variegated colors in my Yarn Crafts and Coffee yarn shop, because they’re colorfast, which means the colors are set.

I did use Lion Brand Local Grown Cotton in the video tutorial and I met gauge, but I have run into some quality control issues with this yarn when I ordered more after working up this project so I’ve decided not to keep it in my rotation or shop.

As coasters, I recommend cotton yarn as cotton is more absorbent, but really any yarn will work – I have some coasters that I worked in Red Heart Super Saver that I use often. As an applique/motif, any yarn weight with respective hook will work.

While gauge is not essential for this project, just keep in mind as you are substituting yarns the diameter for your cup to sit on. If you wanted to use a lighter weight yarn, I might recommend holding 2 or 3 strands together. Synthetic yarns like Red Heart Super Saver usually produce a tighter and smaller fabric, so you may want to go up to an I9/5.5mm crochet hook. Alternatively, you could easily go up to a Chunky Weight #5 Yarn like Lion Brand Hue and Me.

I love my ergonomic clay hooks from SiennasBowtique and BronzeShepherdStudio! They both have so many fun designs. I have several from each shop because they’re so darn cute and nice to hold onto! We also have lots of beautiful, handcrafted crochet hooks in our Yarn Crafts and Coffee Yarn Shop as well!

Jewelry Pliers are an excellent tool to use to help weave in ends, as cotton yarn can be quite tough on the fingers when weaving in with just fingers and a tapestry needle.

To make a larger coaster to accommodate a larger mug surface, go up a hook size or two.

Time Spent:

About 10 minutes per star

Measurements:

• Space for Cup: 2 1/4″
• Total from one point across to another: 4″

Gauge – Diameter taken after Round 2:

• Before cinching beginning ring: Just over 2″
• After cinching beginning ring: 1 7/8″

Note: Gauge is not necessarily essential, but keep in mind the diameter size for your cup to comfortably sit on.

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• SC – Single Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
• HDC – Half Double Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
• DC – Double Crochet (Photo Tutorial)
• TR – Treble Crochet aka Triple Crochet [yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through (4 loops on hook), (yarn over, pull through two loops) 3x]
• DTR – Double Treble Crochet aka Quadruple Crochet [yarn over three times, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through (5 loops on hook), (yarn over, pull through two loops) 4x] 

Pattern Notes:

I work my increases differently than most to help keep my seam straight, and that is that the first stitch from the first set of increases is done in the first stitch of the round, which will appear just to left of the beginning chain, then the round will be worked as normal, and the final stitch of the round will be the second stitch of the first set of increases, and it will be worked into the same stitch as the first, and appear just to the right of the beginning chain. Though there are only two rounds, and a straight seam isn’t really an issue, this is my preferred method – you can work in your preferred increase method for the center as long as you end up with 20 stitches.

The points of the star do tend to curl. I find I am able to finger press the coaster flat, but depending on the fiber chosen (or if you’ll be using the motif for something else, like in a garland), you may need to block or starch the finished star.

Quick Star Coaster Video Tutorial | Seeing Stars Coaster Video Tutorial:

Quick Star Coaster Free Crochet Pattern | Seeing Stars Coaster Free Crochet Pattern:

Chain 5. Join to form a ring. Chain 1, work 10 HDC into the ring. Join. (10 HDC)

R2: Chain 1, HDC in the 1st HDC, 2 HDC in each of the next 9 HDCs, HDC in the last HDC. Join. (20 HDC)

Note: This is a great time to weave in the beginning tail end as it’s the easiest to get to.

R3: (Chain 6 and work down the chain, SC in the 2nd chain, HDC in the 3rd chain, DC in the 4th chain, TR in the 5th chain and DTR in the 6th chain; Back to the circle, skip the first stitch that the chain 6 is coming out of, and next three HDCs, slip stitch in the 5th stitch) 5x, ending with a slip stitch joined in the same stitch as you began the round.

Fasten Off. If you will be sewing it onto something, you’ll want to leave a long tail for sewing and set aside until ready to use, otherwise, weave in final end.

These are peanut butter covered graham cracker balls I found at my local Walmart – they are AMAZING!

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