Hygge Hot Cocoa Coaster Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
This little coaster is pure comfort in yarn form. It's written for beginners who have just learned single crochet and want a quick, satisfying project that finishes in under an hour. The flat cocoa-brown and cream striped disc looks like a mug of hot chocolate from above, and the three tiny white marshmallow circles sewn on top make it instantly recognizable and adorable. Worked in cotton, it feels sturdy and smooth under a warm mug, and it makes a sweet handmade gift for anyone who loves cozy season.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: (3) Light/DK weight cotton yarn — 20 yds cocoa brown (A), 10 yds cream (B), 5 yds white (C)
- Hook: 3.75 mm (F/5)
- Notions: Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving in ends, scissors, stitch marker (optional, for marking the start of rounds)
- Finished size: About 5 inches in diameter
Abbreviations
- MR — magic ring: an adjustable loop you crochet into to start a round with no hole
- sc — single crochet
- inc — increase: work 2 single crochet into the same stitch
- st / sts — stitch / stitches
- rnd / rnds — round / rounds
- [ ] x6 — repeat the instructions inside the brackets six times
Gauge
4 rounds = 3.5 inches across in single crochet. To check, work the first 4 rounds of the coaster base and measure straight across the disc; if it's larger than 3.5 inches, go down a hook size, and if it's smaller, go up a hook size.
Tips Before You Start
- Work in continuous rounds (no joining, no turning) and use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round so you never lose your place.
- Keep your tension even and slightly firm — cotton holds shape well, and a flat, dense disc sits better under a mug.
- Change colors on the last stitch of the previous round: pull the new color through the final two loops so the color change sits cleanly at the start of the next round.
- Don't skip the final two plain rounds — they keep the outer edge from ruffling and give the coaster a tidy finish.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Coaster Base
Work with color A unless the round says otherwise. Work in continuous rounds; do not join or turn.
Rnd 1: With A, MR, 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12 sts).
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24 sts). Change to B.
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30 sts). Change to A.
Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36 sts). Change to B.
Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] x6 (42 sts). Change to A.
Rnd 8: [6 sc, inc] x6 (48 sts). Change to B.
Rnd 9: sc in each st around (48 sts). Change to A.
Rnd 10: sc in each st around (48 sts). Fasten off and weave in ends.
Marshmallows (make 3)
Work with color C.
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12 sts).
Rnd 3: sc in each st around (12 sts). Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly and Finishing
Arrange the three marshmallows off-center on the top face of the coaster, about 1 inch in from the edge, overlapping them slightly so they look like a little cluster floating in the cocoa. Thread each long tail onto your tapestry needle and sew the marshmallows flat in place with small stitches around their edges, catching only the top layer of the coaster so the back stays neat. Weave in all remaining ends on the wrong side. To block, mist the coaster lightly with water, press it flat into a 5-inch circle with your fingers or pin it to a towel, and let it dry completely — cotton blocks beautifully and will keep its shape.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the cream stripe for soft pink or mint for a peppermint or marshmallow-mint cocoa look.
- Make a matching set of four and stack them with a ribbon for a quick handmade gift.
- For a thicker, sturdier coaster, hold two strands of DK cotton together and use a 5 mm (H/8) hook, adjusting the increase rounds to keep the disc flat.
