This Citrus Coaster Crochet Pattern is a great way to accessorize the home for summer. They are so fresh and inviting for any summer occasion.
This Citrus Coaster Crochet Pattern is perfect for those new to crochet who are familiar with foundational stitches. The crochet lemon slice coaster pattern is also ideal for last-minute gifts for Christmas, housewarmings, baby showers, and more.
Additionally, the crochet lemon slice pattern is suitable for selling at markets or online if you want to sell the finished product (not the pattern, of course).
If you’re looking for more crochet citrus patterns, I also have an Orange Crochet Bag Pattern and an Easy Crochet Lemon Pattern—both fun and easy projects for a crochet-filled summer!
For an additional lemon slice crochet pattern, check out my Crochet Lemon Bag Pattern which utilizes the Lemon Granny Square Crochet Pattern. Fun fact: this lemon slice pattern serves as the middle for the lemon granny square pattern!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Use Cotton Yarn. It's essential to use cotton yarn for the crochet lemon pattern. If you opt for acrylic yarn, you can create cute lemon appliques suitable for blankets and other non-absorbent decorations. I love working with cotton yarn and have several patterns that use it, like my Crochet Duck Hat Pattern and Crochet Spa Set. Cotton yarn is perfect for summer hats, wash rags, and coasters due to its breathability and absorbency.
- Beginner-Friendly Pattern. This citrus coaster crochet pattern is perfect for beginners looking to learn how to crochet coasters, as it is worked in the round and consists of only five rounds, similar to my Watermelon Crochet Coaster Pattern.
- Size Adjustments. The finished citrus crochet coaster measures roughly 4.5 inches wide. You can always alter the hook size if you want a larger or smaller lemon crochet coaster.
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- Single crochet - sc
- Double crochet - dc
- Slip stitch - sl st
- Increase - inc, mostly seen as "dc inc" for a double increase — 2 stitches in 1 stitch
* The ch x2 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch. Skip over it and sl st to the first dc you made.
* If you see a stitch abbreviation with "x" after it, it means how many times you do that stitch in the following amount of stitches. For example: sc x6 would mean you make a single crochet in the next 6 stitches. Inc x2 means you make an inc in the next 2 stitches.
🧋Variations
You can switch the yarn color of the lemon to create crochet orange coasters, grapefruit coasters, or lime coasters. All crochet citrus coasters can be made from this one pattern!
🍵Instructions for Citrus Coaster Crochet Pattern
The crochet citrus coaster pattern is made in rounds.
Round 1: Using light yellow, make a magic ring and immediately chain 2 (does not count as a dc). Then dc x12 into the magic ring. To secure the round, sl st to the 1st dc in the round (12).
Round 2: Ch x2, then dc inc in every stitch from the previous round. Then sl st to the first dc in the round (24).
Round 3: Ch x2, then dc inc, dc and repeat for the rest of the round (36). Then sl st to the first dc in the round and fasten off the light yellow yarn and switch it to white.
Round 4: Ch x1, then sc inc, sc x2 and repeat for the rest of the round (48). Then fasten off the white yarn and switch it to the darker shade of yellow.
Round 5: Sc in every stitch from the last round (48). Then fasten off the yellow yarn and weave in any ends.
Embroidery:
Using the white yarn and tapestry needle use a running stitch or back stitch (hand embroidery terms) to create the lines for the lemon segments. You want to create 8 lemon segments.
If you want to make the back appear cleaner, you will need to tuck the yarn under your stitches after completing a full diameter line to get to a different point on the edge to create another segment line.
Now your crochet lemon slice coaster or crochet citrus coaster is done!
You can also make crochet granny squares and sew the citrus coasters on like appliques then use it in different patterns, just like I do with my crochet strawberry appliques in my strawberry crochet blanket.
🐌Expert Tips
- Minimize Messy Embroidery: If you want the back of the coaster to look cleaner from the embroidery, slide the yarn underneath the stitches on the back until you reach the next embroidery spot. Just ensure the yarn doesn't show on the front.
- Choose the Right Hook Size: Experiment with different hook sizes to see how they affect the drape and size of your coasters. A larger hook will yield a looser, more relaxed coaster, while a smaller hook will create a tighter finish.
- Adding a Non-Slip Backing: Consider gluing a non-slip backing to the back of your crochet citrus coasters to prevent them from sliding around on smooth surfaces.
- Color Combinations: Try mixing and matching yarn colors for unique designs. For example, use a gradient effect or contrasting colors for a playful twist!
🧵Pattern FAQs
The best yarn for crocheting coasters is generally cotton because it is durable, absorbent, holds up well to heat, and is easy to wash.
Crochet coasters tend to curl if there is a variation in tension. Aim to maintain uniform stitch sizes for the best results.
Crochet coasters are equally effective as those made from cork, felt, stone, or other materials found in stores. The distinct advantage of crochet coasters is that they are handmade, offering a wider variety in design.
🧶More Crochet Citrus Patterns
If you tried this Citrus Coaster Crochet Pattern (or any other pattern on my website), please let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. I'd love to hear from you!
Citrus Coaster Crochet Pattern
Materials
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Single crochet - sc
- Double crochet - dc
- Slip stitch - sl st
- Increase - inc
Notes
- Use cotton yarn for the crochet lemon pattern, if you use acrylic yarn, you can turn the coasters into a cute crochet lemon applique. Perfect for blankets and other decorative elements that don't require the piece to be absorbent.
- This pattern is perfect to learn how to crochet coasters for beginners because it is in the round and only 5 rounds.
- The finished lemon crochet coaster is roughly 4.5 inches wide; you can always alter the hook size if you want the lemon crochet coaster bigger or smaller.
Instructions
- The coaster crochet pattern is made in rounds.
- Round 1: Using light yellow, make a magic ring and immediately chain 2 (does not count as a dc). Then dc x12 into the magic ring. To secure the round, sl st to the 1st dc in the round (12).
- Round 2: Ch x2, then dc inc in every stitch from the previous round. Then sl st to the first dc in the round (24).
- Round 3: Ch x2, then dc inc, dc and repeat for the rest of the round (36). Then sl st to the first dc in the round and fasten off the light yellow yarn and switch it to white.
- Round 4: Ch x1, then sc inc, sc x2 and repeat for the rest of the round (48). Then fasten off the white yarn and switch it to the darker shade of yellow.
- Round 5: Sc in every stitch from the last round (48). Then fasten off the yellow yarn and weave in any ends.
Embroidery:
- Using the white yarn and tapestry needle use a running stitch or back stitch (hand embroidery terms) to create the lines for the lemon segments. You want to create 8 lemon segments.
- If you want to make the back appear cleaner, you will need to tuck the yarn under your stitches after completing a full diameter line to get to a different point on the edge to create another segment line.
- Now your lemon slice coaster is done!
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