This Cherry Blossom Coaster Crochet Pattern has been a really satisfying one to work up. It's a quick, compact make that comes together fast, and the floral motif design gives it this delicate, considered look that feels way more involved than it actually is. If you've been wanting to try motif-style crochet without committing to something huge, this is a great place to start.
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The Inspiration
I wanted to make something that felt intentional as a set. Coasters are one of those things people use every single day, and I like the idea of putting something handmade on the table that actually gets touched and noticed. The cherry blossom theme came naturally. There's something about that particular flower that feels both simple and a little special, and translating it into a small crochet motif felt like a good challenge to set for myself.
These also make a really thoughtful gift. A set of four takes no time at all, and they're the kind of thing that looks like you put in a lot more effort than you did. I'd make these for a housewarming, a birthday, or honestly just to have a few sets on hand for whenever you need something to give someone.
Why You'll Want to Make This
A beginner-friendly floral motif you can finish in one sitting and actually use.
- True beginner level: If you know your basic stitches, you have everything you need to make this.
- Fast to finish: Each coaster is small enough to complete in one short session, so you can make a whole set without losing momentum.
- Great for gifting: A set of these looks polished and put-together, and they're easy to make in multiples.
- Motif skill builder: This is a solid introduction to working in the round with a motif structure, without the pressure of a big project.
- Stash-friendly size: These are small enough to use up yarn you already have sitting around.
Your Supply List
Three colors, one hook, and a felt sheet you probably have lying around — that covers it.
- Fingering Weight 100% Cotton Yarn: Cotton at this weight gives you clean stitch definition, which really does matter here because the whole point of the pattern is showing off that floral pentagon shape. It also lies flat without much fuss, so your coaster won't curl up at the edges. You'll need 5 g of Maroon (Color A), 50 g of Pink (Color B), and 10 g of White (Color C).
- 2.5 mm Crochet Hook: A 2.5 mm hook keeps your stitches tight and even, which is exactly what you want for a flat coaster worked in fine cotton. Too large a hook and the fabric gets floppy; this size keeps everything tidy.
- Felt Sheet (matching color): You'll glue a felt backing onto the finished coaster to protect surfaces and give it a cleaner look on the underside. Pick a color that's close to your main yarn color so it doesn't show around the edges.
- All-purpose glue: This is what attaches the felt backing. A basic craft glue works fine — just let it dry fully before using the coaster.
- Also needed: darning needle, scissors
Color Sequence & Yarn Changes
The three colors are worked in a set order: Maroon for the center petal round, Pink for the main body through most of the pattern, and White for the outer border. That contrast between the center and the body is what makes the flower shape read clearly, so if you swap colors around, just know the floral effect may get muddier. The pattern notes do say you can use a single color throughout, or rearrange the order entirely — it's a flexible design, just with a visual trade-off.
Essential Info
A flat, floral pentagon coaster worked in fingering-weight cotton — the color changes are what make the flower pop.
| Skill Level | Beginner |
| Pattern Gauge | 14 sts x 14 rows = 2" in sc (2" square) |
| Finished Size | About 5" |
| Yarn Weight | 1 Super Fine / Fingering |
| Fiber | 100% Cotton |
| Terminology | US |
Abbreviations & Stitches Used
Short list, all standard stitches you've likely seen before.
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- FO = fasten off
- MR = magic ring
- rep = repeat
- rnd = round
- sc = single crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- tr = treble crochet
Pattern Notes
This coaster is one piece, worked flat in a floral pentagon shape. It's a single size. Color is where you have the most control here: the flower design reads clearly when you use at least two colors, with the center rounds in one color and the outer rounds in another. You can absolutely make it in a single color, but the petal definition won't be as visible. Swap the color order around if you want a different look. The magic ring start keeps the center tight, which matters for something this small.
How to Make the Cherry Blossom Coaster Crochet Pattern
Here's how I work through each round and finishing step to build this layered floral coaster from the center out.
Building the Coaster
This coaster is worked in steps, building up from a five-petal flower center through increasingly detailed outer rounds, then finished with a felt backing to give it weight and protect surfaces. Each yarn color adds a new layer of the design, so I keep my tails long enough to weave in cleanly at the end.
Step 1: Work with Yarn A. Start a MR, ch 1, [3 dc, sl st, ch 1, sc] 5 times in the ring. Pull ring tight to close (each repeat is 1 petal). Sl st into the first dc. FO Yarn A. The magic ring closes up to form the tight center of the flower. Each repeat of [3 dc, sl st, ch 1, sc] produces one petal, so you'll have five petals total before fastening off.
Step 2: Insert Yarn B into the top of the middle dc of one of the petals. Sc in the same st, 3 dc in the next sc (between the petals), [sc in the next middle dc, 3 dc in the next sc (between the petals)] repeat 4 more times. On the last repeat, sl st into the first st of the rnd. Inserting into the middle dc of a petal gives you a clean anchor point. The 3 dc worked into the space between petals will start shaping the next layer outward.
Step 3: Ch 5 (counts as tr + ch 1), 2 dc in the next st, ch 2, sl st in the next st. [Ch 2, 2 dc in the next st, ch 1, 3 tr in the next st, ch 1, 2 dc in the next st, ch 2, sl st in the next st] repeat 4 times, ch 2, 2 dc in the next st, 2 tr in the base of the ch-5. Sl st into the 4th ch of ch-5. The ch 5 at the start counts as a treble plus ch 1, so when you close the round with a sl st into the 4th chain, you're completing the first petal point of this layer. Keep your tension relaxed through the chain spaces so the petals lie flat.
Step 4: Sl st in the next 2 dc and into the ch-2 space, ch 1, sc in the same space, ch 1, sc in the next ch-2 space, ch 3, 5 dc in the middle tr of previous rnd, [ch 3, sc in the next ch-2 space, ch 1, sc in the next ch-2 space, ch 3, 5 dc in the middle tr of the previous rnd] repeat 4 times, ch 3, sl st into first sc. The slip stitches at the start of this step reposition you into the ch-2 space without adding height. Working 5 dc into the middle treble of the previous round creates the fan clusters that define the outer petal shape.
Step 5: Ch 1, [sc in the ch-1 space, 4 dc in the ch-3 space, dc in the next 2 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next dc, dc in the next 2 dc, 4 dc in the ch-3 space] repeat 5 times, sl st into the first sc of the rnd. FO Yarn B. The (dc, ch 1, dc) at the center dc of each fan creates the corner point of each petal. After fastening off Yarn B, you have a complete five-petal outer flower ready for the border round.
Step 6: Insert Yarn C into one of the 5 ch-1 spaces. Ch 5 and dc in the same space. Dc in the next 7 dc, tr in the next sc, dc in the next 7 dc, [(dc, ch 2, dc) in the ch-1 space, dc in the next 7 dc, tr in the next sc, dc in the next 7 dc] repeat 4 times. Sl st into the 3rd ch of ch-5. FO. The ch 5 and dc worked into the first ch-1 space counts as (dc, ch 2, dc), matching the corner treatment used in the bracketed repeat. The single treble worked over each sc from the previous round keeps the petal indentations visible in the border.
Step 7: Weave in all remaining tails.
Step 8: Place the coaster on a piece of felt of matching color and trace the shape onto the felt.
Step 9: Use scissors to cut out the felt shape.
Step 10: Trim the felt shape so it will not go over the border of the crochet coaster. Take your time trimming. It's easier to remove a little more felt than to fix a piece that's too large once the glue is on.
Step 11: Apply all-purpose glue to the wrong side of the crochet coaster and glue it to the felt shape.
Step 12: Let it dry completely before using it.
Care Instructions
Since these coasters are 100% cotton with a felt backing glued on, I'd skip the washing machine entirely. Hand washing in cool water is the safest route, and the main thing to watch is the glue bond between the crochet and the felt. Let them dry flat so the felt doesn't curl up at the edges as it dries. Once they're fully dry, they hold their shape well and sit flat on a surface the way a coaster should.
Frequently Asked Questions
The felt backing gives the coaster structure and prevents it from sliding around on a surface. Cotton lace at this gauge is pretty flexible on its own, so without the felt, the coaster would shift every time you set a mug down. The glued felt layer also keeps the underside smooth and protects your furniture.
You can, and the pattern notes acknowledge that option. The trade-off is that the cherry blossom flower shape in the center won't read as clearly without a contrasting color in that first round. If you want the floral detail to show, even a slight contrast between the center and the main body makes a big difference.
The first round creates five small petals worked into a magic ring using a combination of double crochets, slip stitches, chains, and single crochets. Each repeat of the sequence forms one petal, so when you pull the ring tight you get a small five-petal flower sitting at the center. That flower becomes the base the rest of the coaster is built around.
For a single coaster, you need about 5 g of the Maroon center color, 50 g of the Pink main body color, and 10 g of the White border color. The Pink does most of the work across steps 2 through 5, so that's the one to make sure you have enough of if you're planning to make a set.
Working fingering weight cotton on a 2.5 mm hook does produce a dense, tight fabric, which is exactly what you want for a coaster. The stitches are small, so it takes a little patience if you're not used to fine thread work. That said, the coaster itself is only about 5 inches across, so the project stays manageable even if the hook feels small at first.
Happy Crocheting
I'd love to see how yours turns out, especially if you play around with the color combinations. The three-color version is my favorite, but I'm curious what other people come up with. Drop a photo in the comments or tag me on Instagram so I can see your finished coasters. And if you're saving this for later, pinning it to your crochet projects board on Pinterest is a great way to find it again when you're ready to make a full set.
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