Crochet Coasters & Mats

Rust Stripe Circle Coaster Set: Free Crochet Pattern

IngredientGrid: Fiber Blends, Wool Guides & Yarn Elements • November 04, 2026

Introduction

This set of four round coasters is the perfect first project for anyone who has just learned single crochet and wants to make something they will actually use every day. Worked in a continuous spiral with bold rust and forest green stripes, each coaster grows from a tiny magic ring into a flat 4-inch disc with a subtle, natural spiral line running across the surface. The two-round stripes give it a warm, earthy look that suits a coffee table, a bedside glass of water, or a gift set tied with twine. Because the construction is just one simple increase round after another, it is relaxing, quick, and nearly impossible to get lost in.

Materials Needed

Yarn: Fine (2) weight cotton, approximately 20 yards each of forest green and rust (about 40 yards total per coaster, 160 yards total for the set of four).
Hook: 3.75 mm (US F/5) crochet hook.
Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors.
Finished size: 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter per coaster.

Abbreviations

MR – magic ring: an adjustable loop used to start a circle tightly.
sc – single crochet: insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
inc – increase: work 2 single crochet into the same stitch.
sts – stitches.
Rnd – round: one complete circle of stitches worked in a spiral.

Gauge

24 stitches and 24 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. To check it, crochet a small flat swatch in the round and measure a 4-inch section across the middle; if you have more stitches than 24, go up a hook size, and if you have fewer, go down.

Tips Before You Start

Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round. Because you are working a continuous spiral, the rounds do not join, and the marker keeps your count honest.
Change colors on the last pull-through of the final stitch of the round before the new color begins, so the stripe edge stays clean.
Keep your tension even rather than tight; cotton has little stretch, and loose, relaxed stitches keep the coaster flat.
If your circle starts to cup or ruffle, check that each round has exactly 6 more stitches than the one before.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Coaster (make 4)

Work in a continuous spiral. Do not join or turn at the end of each round.

Rnd 1: With forest green, 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).

Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30 sts).

Rnd 6: Change to rust. [4 sc, inc] x6 (36 sts).

Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] x6 (42 sts).

Rnd 8: Change to forest green. [6 sc, inc] x6 (48 sts).

Rnd 9: [7 sc, inc] x6 (54 sts).

Rnd 10: Change to rust. [8 sc, inc] x6 (60 sts).

Rnd 11: [9 sc, inc] x6 (66 sts).

Rnd 12: Change to forest green. [10 sc, inc] x6 (72 sts).

Rnd 13: [11 sc, inc] x6 (78 sts).

Rnd 14: Change to rust. [12 sc, inc] x6 (84 sts).

Rnd 15: [13 sc, inc] x6 (90 sts).

Rnd 16: Change to forest green. [14 sc, inc] x6 (96 sts).

Rnd 17: [15 sc, inc] x6 (102 sts).

Rnd 18: Change to rust. [16 sc, inc] x6 (108 sts).

Rnd 19: [17 sc, inc] x6 (114 sts).

Rnd 20: Change to forest green. [18 sc, inc] x6 (120 sts).

Rnd 21: [19 sc, inc] x6 (126 sts).

Rnd 22: Change to rust. [20 sc, inc] x6 (132 sts).

Rnd 23: [21 sc, inc] x6 (138 sts).

Rnd 24: Change to forest green. [22 sc, inc] x6 (144 sts).

Rnd 25: [23 sc, inc] x6 (150 sts).

Rnd 26: Change to rust. [24 sc, inc] x6 (156 sts).

Rnd 27: [25 sc, inc] x6 (162 sts).

Rnd 28: Change to forest green. [26 sc, inc] x6 (168 sts).

Rnd 29: [27 sc, inc] x6 (174 sts).

Rnd 30: Change to rust. [28 sc, inc] x6 (180 sts).

Fasten off.

Assembly and Finishing

There is no seaming on this project; each coaster is a single finished disc. Weave in all ends on the wrong side, running the tail through a few stitches in both directions so the color changes stay secure. Gently flatten each coaster with your fingers, then block lightly by misting with water and pinning flat to a towel or blocking mat until dry. This relaxes the cotton and smooths the outer edge.

Pro Tips and Variations

Make a matching set in three colors by adding a cream stripe every fourth pair of rounds.
Work the final round in a contrasting color for a simple, no-extra-effort border.
Use a slightly larger hook (4.0 mm, US G/6) for a looser, softer coaster that absorbs condensation faster.

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