Spring is here, and what better way to welcome it than by enjoying your tea with a cute Crochet Cherry Blossom Coaster Pattern? These crochet Sakura or cherry blossom coasters may look difficult to make, but they're easy to create for intermediate crocheters!
I love spring. It reminds me of new beginnings, with flowers budding and some already in bloom, like the crocuses and cherry blossoms. I’ve promised myself that one of these years, I’ll go to Japan to see their cherry blossom festivals.
I'm fortunate to live in an area abundant with spring flowers, but there’s something magical about witnessing Sakura trees bloom at the base of Mount Fuji. I’m so obsessed with this idea that I even made a crochet Japanese knot bag to resemble Mount Fuji with cherry trees.
The Cherry Blossom Coaster Pattern was inspired by my attempts to create cherry blossoms for my bag. Initially, I made them too large but realized I could turn them into crochet flower coasters. After some tweaking, this is the end result!
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✏️ Things To Note:
- Yarn Choice: I used cotton yarn for the Cherry Blossom Coaster Pattern, which is great for coasters due to its heat resistance and liquid absorption. Acrylic yarn doesn't perform as well. I use cotton for all my coasters like my crochet strawberry coaster patterns!
- Versatile Use: While I designed this pattern specifically for coasters, you can also use it as large crochet cherry blossom appliques for a blanket or pillow.
- Color Options: I made the Cherry Blossom Coaster Pattern using two colors, but feel free to use a single solid color if you prefer.
🪡 Materials Needed
- 5mm hook
- Tapestry needle
- Loops and Thread Cotton - Chiffon, Salmon, Tomato
💭Abbreviations to Remember (US terms)
- Magic ring - mr
- Chain - ch
- Slip Stitch - sl st
- Single Crochet - sc
- Half Double Crochet - hdc
- Half Double Crochet Increase - hdc inc
- Double Crochet - dc
* 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
Have fun experimenting with the color combinations of different pinks, white, and purples!
🍵Instructions for Crochet Cherry Blossom Coaster Pattern
The Crochet Cherry Blossom Coaster Pattern is made in the round.
Round 1: With the color you want for the flower middle, make a mr loop and ch x1 (does not count as a stitch).
Then *hdc, ch, hdc into the magic ring. Repeat from * 4 more times.
You want 5 chain spaces and 10 hdc in this round. Then sl st to the first hdc you made in the round NOT THE FIRST CHAIN.
Fasten off the yarn and join the main flower color in one of the chain spaces.
Round 2: With the newly joined color ch x1 (again does not count as a stitch) and hdc x4 into each chain gap.
Sl st to the first hdc (20).
Round 3: Ch x1. *Hdc inc in the next stitch, then make a hdc in the following stitch. Repeat from * for the rest of the round.
Sl st to the first hdc (30).
Round 4: Starting in the next stitch - * sc, hdc inc x3, sc, sl st. Then repeat from * for the rest of the round (should have 5 bumps forming on the crochet flower coaster).
Sl st to the last rounds sl st when you are done.
Round 5: In the next stitch make a *sl st, then in the next stitch make a sc +hdc. In the following stitch make a hdc inc. Hdc + sl st in the next stitch.
Sl st + hdc into the next stitch. Hdc inc into the following stitch. Hdc + sc into the next. Sl st into the next stitch. Sl st over the last rounds sl st (this will make it a deeper space in between petals)
Repeat from * 4 more times.
When the round is done, sl st to the beginning ch. Fasten off and weave in any tails.
And now your cherry blossom coasters are finished! I hope you enjoyed my crochet flower coaster pattern.
If you are looking for other floral coasters, check out my crochet 6 petal flower coaster pattern, or my crochet daisy coaster pattern for something a bit simpler. If you are wanting a cute fall themed flower coaster - my crochet sunflower coaster pattern will sure do the trick. You can even pair it with my crochet mushroom coaster pattern.
If you have any leftover yarn, my crochet popsicle holder pattern will be perfect for summer months!
🐌Expert Tips
- Adjust Hook Size: If your crochet cherry blossom coasters are turning out too small for your liking, increase your hook size!
- Try Different Yarns: Experiment with different cotton yarn brands or blends to see which texture and colors you prefer.
🧵Pattern FAQs
Wool is a good alternative since it is heat-resistant, water-absorbent, and antimicrobial.
It isn’t necessary, but if you feel it would help prevent your crochet flower coasters from slipping around on your desk, give it a shot!
You can use them as appliques for totes, cardigans, blankets, pillows, and more!
🧶More Crochet Coaster Patterns
If you tried this Crochet Cherry Blossom Coaster 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!
Crochet Cherry Blossom Coaster Pattern
Materials
- 5mm hook
- Tapestry needle
- Loops and Thread Cotton - Chiffon, Salmon, Tomato
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Magic ring - mr
- Chain - ch
- Slip stitch - sl st
- Single crochet - sc
- Half double crochet - hdc
- Half Double Crochet Increase - hdc inc
Notes
- Yarn Choice: I used cotton yarn for the Crochet Cherry Blossom Coaster Pattern, which is great for coasters due to its heat resistance and liquid absorption. Acrylic yarn doesn't perform as well. I use cotton for all my coasters like my crochet strawberry coaster patterns!
- Versatile Use: While I designed this pattern specifically for coasters, you can also use it as large crochet cherry blossom appliques for a blanket or pillow.
- Color Options: I made the Cherry Blossom Coaster Pattern using two colors, but feel free to use a single solid color if you prefer.
Instructions
The Crochet Cherry Blossom Coaster Pattern is made in the round.
- Round 1: With the color you want for the flower middle, make a mr loop and ch x1 (does not count as a stitch).
- Then *hdc, ch, hdc into the magic ring. Repeat from * 4 more times.
- You want 5 chain spaces and 10 hdc in this round. Then sl st to the first hdc you made in the round NOT THE FIRST CHAIN.
- Fasten off the yarn and join the main flower color in one of the chain spaces.
- Round 2: With the newly joined color ch x1 (again does not count as a stitch) and hdc x4 into each chain gap.
- Sl st to the first hdc (20).
- Round 3: Ch x1. *Hdc inc in the next stitch, then make a hdc in the following stitch. Repeat from * for the rest of the round.
- Sl st to the first hdc (30).
- Round 4: Starting in the next stitch - * sc, hdc inc x3, sc, sl st. Then repeat from * for the rest of the round (should have 5 bumps forming on the crochet flower coaster).
- Sl st to the last rounds sl st when you are done.
- Round 5: In the next stitch make a *sl st, then in the next stitch make a sc +hdc. In the following stitch make a hdc inc. Hdc + sl st in the next stitch.
- Sl st + hdc into the next stitch. Hdc inc into the following stitch. Hdc + sc into the next. Sl st into the next stitch. Sl st over the last rounds sl st (this will make it a deeper space in between petals)
- Repeat from * 4 more times.
- When the round is done, sl st to the beginning ch. Fasten off and weave in any tails.
- And now your cherry blossom coasters are finished! I hope you enjoyed my crochet flower coaster pattern.
AA says
I made 3 of these so far and I’m obsessed! They are so cute! I made the same 3 color schemes as the photo. I agree with Olie’s comment. Not sure what I did wrong somewhere along the way, but I had 1 or 2 less stitches to work with at the end but it kind of hides itself anyway. The petal “bumps” are very forgiving! 🙂
Helen says
I Wish there were knitted patterns for the coasters, as they are so lovely.
Sadly I can't crochet but I knit well.
Olie says
Thank you for such a lovely pattern, Kim! Japan is one of my dream destinations, too 🙂
There's always a chance I miscalculated something along the way, but in the final round, doing slst x3 instead of x2 worked for me. So, if someone struggles to get the bumps right, try doing that!