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.)
🧺 Care Instructions
- Machine washable (if using cotton yarn)
- Lay flat to dry to maintain shape
- Avoid high heat
🧡 Why You’ll Love This Project
- Great for using up leftover yarn
- Makes wonderful housewarming or holiday gifts
- Beginner-friendly: practice rounds, increases, and color changes
- Easy to adjust for different sizes (just add more rounds!)
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