Meadow Breeze Square Coaster: A Free Crochet Pattern for Spring

Bring a breath of fresh spring air into your home with these charming textured crochet coasters. The Meadow Breeze Square Coaster features a dense, smooth double crochet center in a soft sage green, finished with a delicate scalloped fan border in a warm cream. This quick and satisfying project is perfect for beginners looking to practice working in continuous rounds, and it's an excellent way to use up small amounts of scrap cotton yarn from your stash.

Whether you're looking to protect your furniture in style or searching for a thoughtful, handmade gift, these coasters are a beautiful choice. The natural cotton blend is highly absorbent and breathable, making it ideal for everyday use. Let's dive into this free pattern and create a little piece of meadow magic for your table.

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather the following supplies. This project requires minimal materials, making it an excellent portable craft.

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn (e.g., Lily Sugar'n Cream) in two colors:
  • Main Color (MC): Soft sage green
  • Contrast Color (CC): Cream or butter yellow
• Crochet Hook: US G/6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, stitch marker (optional but recommended)

Gauge: First 3 rounds = 2 inches in diameter. Gauge is not critical for this project, but maintaining consistent tension will help your coaster lie flat and even.

Step-by-Step Instructions

This coaster is worked in continuous rounds (do not join unless specified). Use a stitch marker to track the beginning of each round. This technique creates a seamless, spiral effect that is perfect for circular and square motifs.

Special Stitches

Familiarize yourself with these two special stitches before starting:

• dc2tog (double crochet 2 together): Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all 3 loops. This creates a decrease.
• V-stitch: (dc, ch 1, dc) in same stitch or space. This creates a "V" shape that forms the base of your fans.

Round 1 (with MC)

Make a magic ring. Ch 3 (this counts as your first double crochet), then work 11 dc into the ring. Pull the ring tight to close the center hole. Do not join. You should have 12 dc stitches total.

Round 2 (with MC)

Work 2 dc in each stitch around. This means you will be increasing in every single stitch. Continue in a spiral without joining. You should have 24 dc stitches.

Round 3 (with MC)

Now we will establish the square shape. *Dc in the next stitch, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. This creates a pattern of one single stitch followed by an increase. You should have 36 dc stitches.

Round 4 (with MC)

Continue shaping the square. *Dc in the next 2 stitches, 2 dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. This increases the size of the flat center. You should have 48 dc stitches. Fasten off MC and weave in the end securely.

Round 5 (with CC)

Join the CC with a slip stitch in any stitch of Round 4. Ch 1, then sc in the same stitch. *Skip the next 2 stitches, work a V-stitch (dc, ch 1, dc) in the next stitch, skip the next 2 stitches, sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. End the round by making a slip stitch into the first sc of the round. Fasten off CC. You will have 8 V-stitches and 8 single crochet stitches. This round creates the foundation for your scalloped border.

Round 6 (with MC)

Join MC with a slip stitch in the first sc of Round 5. Ch 1, then sc in the same stitch. *Work 5 dc in the ch-1 space of the next V-stitch, then sc in the next sc; repeat from * around. End with a slip stitch into the first sc of the round. Fasten off and weave in all loose ends carefully.

Finishing Touches

To give your coaster a professional, polished look, block it lightly. You can do this by pinning it flat to a blocking mat and misting it with water, or by pressing it gently with a warm iron over a damp cloth. Blocking helps even out the fan shapes and ensures your coaster lies perfectly flat.

Your Meadow Breeze Square Coaster is now complete and ready to use or gift! Make a set of four to protect your table in style, or mix and match colors to suit any season. The soft, textured feel and organic, floral shape will bring a touch of handmade charm to any room.