Simple Sunrise Coaster

A quick and easy flat circular coaster, perfect for beginners and using up yarn scraps.

Materials

• Worsted weight (Category 4) cotton yarn, approximately 20-25 yards
• 4.0 mm (US G/6) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker (optional)
• Gauge: 16 sts × 18 rounds / 10 cm
• Finished Size: Size will vary depending on your gauge and number of rounds worked.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• mc: magic circle (or magic ring)
• sc: single crochet
• inc: single crochet increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sl st: slip stitch
• rep: repeat

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Begin with a magic circle. This method creates a tightly closed center, but you may also ch 2 and work the first round into the second chain from the hook if preferred.

Body

Rnd 1: Work 6 sc into mc, pull ring tight. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 sts) Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. (12 sts) Rnd 3: Ch 1, [sc 1, inc] rep 6 times around. Join with sl st to first sc. (18 sts) Rnd 4: Ch 1, [sc 2, inc] rep 6 times around. Join with sl st to first sc. (24 sts) Rnd 5: Ch 1, [sc 3, inc] rep 6 times around. Join with sl st to first sc. (30 sts) Rnd 6: Ch 1, [sc 4, inc] rep 6 times around. Join with sl st to first sc. (36 sts)

Assembly / Finishing

Fasten off and weave in all ends using a yarn needle. Lightly block if desired to achieve a perfectly flat shape.

Tips

• For a seamless look, use an invisible join instead of a slip stitch and chain 1 at the end of each round.
• Keep your tension consistent to maintain an even, flat circle.
• Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round if you tend to lose count.
• To make a larger coaster, continue the established increase pattern (e.g., Rnd 7: Ch 1, [sc 5, inc] rep 6 times around).
• Always crochet a gauge swatch to ensure your finished item matches the intended size and stitch count.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com