Red Bow Crochet Coaster Pattern

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton yarn – deep red 15-20 g per coaster
• Worsted or DK cotton yarn – white/cream small amount
• 4.0 mm crochet hook 1
• Yarn needle 1
• Scissors 1 pair
• Stitch marker optional

Abbreviations

Finished Size

Approximately 10-11 cm / 4-4.5 inches across after blocking.

Use a slightly smaller hook for a compact coaster or a larger hook for a softer, slightly bigger result.

Round Crochet Center

Using red yarn, begin with a magic ring.

R1: Ch 2, work 12 dc into MR. Pull ring closed. Join with sl st to first dc. (12 sts)

R2: Ch 2, 2 dc in every stitch around. Join. (24 sts)

R3: Ch 2, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st.* Repeat around. Join. (36 sts)

R4: Ch 2, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st.* Repeat around. Join. (48 sts)

Decorative Openwork Round

R5: Ch 1, sc in same stitch.

*Ch 2, skip 1 st, sc in next 2 sts.*

Repeat around, adjusting the final repeat if necessary so the openings remain evenly spaced.

Join with sl st.

These little openings will later hold the white decorative running stitch.

Scalloped Border

Sl st into the nearest ch-2 space.

R6: In each ch-2 space work:

(sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc)

Move directly into the next ch-2 space and repeat.

Continue around the entire coaster.

Join with sl st and FO.

White Running-Stitch Detail

Thread a yarn needle with white or cream yarn.

1. Bring the needle from the back through one opening from R5.
2. Pass the yarn over a short section of red crochet.
3. Insert it into the next opening.
4. Bring it back up through the following opening.
5. Continue around the coaster to create evenly spaced white dashes.
6. Keep the yarn relaxed so the coaster remains perfectly flat.
7. Secure both ends neatly on the back.

Tiny White Crochet Bow

Using white yarn, ch 5.

Sl st into the first chain to create a small ring.

Into the ring work:

Ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st.

This creates the first bow loop.

Repeat:

Ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st.

This creates the second loop.

FO, leaving a long tail.

Shape the Bow

Wrap the yarn tail around the center of the two loops 3-4 times.

Tie securely at the back.

Cut two short pieces of white yarn approximately 4-5 cm / 1.5-2 in long.

Attach them behind the center of the bow to create the two tiny tails.

Trim both tails evenly.

Attach the Bow

Position the bow near the lower edge of the coaster, just inside the scalloped border.

Using the remaining yarn tail, stitch only through the center knot of the bow.

Make several small stitches from the back so the bow stays securely in place while the loops remain raised and dimensional.

Make a Matching Set

For the stacked handmade look, crochet 4-6 identical coasters.

Keep the same:

• Red yarn shade
• Hook size
• Number of rounds
• White running-stitch placement
• Bow size and position

When stacked together, the scalloped edges create a beautiful layered flower-like appearance.

Optional Color Ideas

The design can easily be adapted for different seasons:

• Christmas: deep red + warm cream
• Valentine’s Day: dusty pink + white
• Cottage style: sage green + cream
• Autumn: burnt orange + beige
• Vintage neutral: mocha + ivory

Blocking & Finishing

1. Weave in all remaining ends.
2. Lightly dampen each coaster.
3. Lay it flat on a blocking mat.
4. Gently shape the center into a circle.
5. Arrange every scallop evenly.
6. Make sure the bow sits straight.
7. Allow the coaster to dry completely.