Spring is here, and what better way to welcome it than by enjoying your tea with a cute Crochet Flower Coaster? 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.
These cherry blossom crochet coasters were 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 this pattern, which is great for coasters due to its heat resistance and liquid absorption. Acrylic yarn doesn't perform as well.
- 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 this pattern using two colors, but feel free to use a single solid color if you prefer.
🪡 Materials Needed
- 4.5mm hook
- Tapestry needle
- Lily Sugar n Cream White Cotton Yarn
- Lily Sugar n Cream Coral Rose Cotton Yarn
- Other colors used for the other Sakura blossoms seen are country rose and rose pink.
💭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
🧋Variations
Have fun experimenting with the color combinations of different pinks, white, and purples!
🍵Instructions for Cherry Blossom Coaster Pattern
This pattern is made in the round.
Round 1: With the white yarn, or the color you want for the flower middle, make a mr loop and ch x2.
Then hdc, ch, hdc and repeat 4 more times.
You want 5 chain spaces and 10 hdc in this round. Then sl st to the beginning. Fasten off the white yarn and join the main flower color in one of the chain spaces.
Round 2: With the newly joined color ch x2
hdc x4 in each chain gap.
Sl st to the beginning. (20)
Round 3: Ch x2, and then in the same stitch make a hdc. Hdc in the next stitch, then make a hdc inc in the following stitch. Repeat alternating hdc and hdc increases for the rest of the round.
Slip Stitch to the beginning. (30)
Round 4: Make a ch. Then sc, hdc inc x3, sc, sl st,
then repeat for the rest of the round (should have 5 bumps forming on the crochet flower coaster).
Sl st to the beginning when the round is done.
Round 5: Make a ch. In the next stitch make a sc, then in the next stitch make a hdc inc. In the following stitch make a dc and then a hdc. Sl st into the next stitch. Hdc and dc into the following stitch. Hdc inc into the next. And finally sc into the next stitch. Sl St in the next 2 stitches.
Repeat 4 more times.
Sc, hdc inc, dc + hdc, sl st, hdc + dc, hdc inc, sc, sl st x 2.
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.
🐌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 Flower Coaster Pattern - Cherry Blossom (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 Flower Coaster Pattern - Cherry Blossoms
Materials
Abbreviations (US terms)
- mr = Magic ring
- ch = Chain
- sl st = Slip Stitch
- sc = Single crochet
- hdc = Half Double Crochet
- dc = Double Crochet
- hdc inc = Half Double Crochet Increase
Notes
- Made with heat-resistant cotton yarn, suitable for coasters.
- Cotton absorbs liquid well; acrylic lacks these properties.
- Designed as cherry blossom coasters; can be used as large appliques for blankets or pillows.
- Originally made with two colors but can be a single solid color if preferred.
Instructions
- This pattern is made in the round.
- Round 1: With the white yarn, or the color you want for the flower middle, make a mr loop and ch x2. Then hdc, ch, hdc and repeat 4 more times. You want 5 chain spaces and 10 hdc in this round. Then sl st to the beginning. Fasten off the white yarn and join the main flower color in one of the chain spaces.
- Round 2: With the newly joined color ch x2, hdc x4 in each chain gap. Sl st to the beginning. (20)
- Round 3: Ch x2, and then in the same stitch make a hdc. Hdc in the next stitch, then make a hdc inc in the following stitch. Repeat alternating hdc and hdc increases for the rest of the round. Slip Stitch to the beginning. (30)
- Round 4: Make a ch. Then sc, hdc inc x3, sc, sl st, then repeat for the rest of the round (should have 5 bumps forming on the crochet flower coaster).
- Sl st to the beginning when the round is done.
- Round 5: Make a ch. In the next stitch make a sc, then in the next stitch make a hdc inc. In the following stitch make a dc and then a hdc. Sl st into the next stitch. Hdc and dc into the following stitch. Hdc inc into the next. And finally sc into the next stitch. Sl St in the next 2 stitches.
- Repeat 4 more times.
- Sc, hdc inc, dc + hdc, sl st, hdc + dc, hdc inc, sc, sl st x 2.
- 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!
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!