Super Easy Crochet Coaster – Supla Motif Tutorial

If you’re new to crochet or just want a quick, satisfying project, this simple supla-style coaster is perfect. It’s beautiful, functional, and only takes 15–30 minutes to complete. Whether you’re making a set for your home or as a gift, these coasters bring color and handmade charm to any space.

🌟 Project Overview

Skill Level: Beginner to Easy
Time Required: 20–30 minutes per coaster
Finished Size: Approx. 4.5 to 5 inches in diameter

🧵 Materials Needed

Cotton Yarn – DK (light worsted) or Worsted weight
- Use one solid color or multiple for a layered look
Crochet Hook – 4.0 mm (G/6) or 4.5 mm (US 7)
Tapestry Needle – for weaving in ends
Scissors
Stitch Marker (optional, to mark rounds)

📌 Abbreviations & Stitches Used

ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
tr – treble crochet (optional for fancy edging)
st(s) – stitch(es)

🌼 Instructions – Super Easy Supla Coaster Motif

✅ Step 1: Make the Center Ring

Start with a magic ring, or:

Ch 4, sl st to the first ch to form a ring.

✅ Step 2: Round 1 – Foundation Round

Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc).
Work 11 dc into the ring. (12 dc total including ch-3)
Sl st to the top of the starting ch-3 to join.
🔄 Total: 12 stitches

✅ Step 3: Round 2 – Increase Round

Ch 3, dc in the same stitch (increase made).
Work 2 dc in each stitch around.
Join with sl st to the top of ch-3.

🔄 Total: 24 stitches

✅ Step 4: Round 3 – More Increases

Ch 3, dc in the same stitch.
1 dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat around.
Join with sl st.

🔄 Total: 36 stitches

✅ Step 5: Round 4 – Finishing the Base

Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around.
Join with sl st.
(Optional: Add a color change here for contrast.)

✅ Step 6: Optional Fancy Border (Picot or Petal Style)

Add extra flair to the border with any of these easy options:

🌸 Picot Edge:

Sc in next st, ch 3, sl st in first ch (picot made), sc in next st, repeat around.

🌼 Petal Style (Shell Edge):

Skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next, repeat around.

💫 Treble Fan Edge:

Sl st, tr in next 3 sts, sl st in next, repeat around for ruffled edges.

✂️ Finishing Touches

Fasten off your yarn.
Use a tapestry needle to weave in the ends neatly on the back.
Block the coaster lightly with steam to smooth and flatten.

🎨 Customization Ideas

Stripe effect: Change colors each round.
Lace style: Add ch spaces between clusters for a more open look.
Larger motif: Continue increasing each round by spacing increases (e.g., 2 dc in every 3rd st, then 4th, etc.)