Crochet Scrap Coaster

If you’re looking for a fun way to use up leftover yarn, this crochet scrap coaster pattern is the perfect project! Most crocheters have a basket, tote, or drawer filled with small amounts of yarn left over from previous projects. While those colorful scraps may not be enough for a blanket or sweater, they’re just the right size for creating practical and beautiful coasters.

These easy crochet coasters are beginner-friendly, work up quickly, and are a great way to turn yarn leftovers into something useful. Whether you enjoy farmhouse colors, bright rainbow shades, or coordinating seasonal palettes, you can customize each coaster to match your home décor. No two coasters need to look alike, making this a fun stash-busting project you’ll want to make again and again.

Because they’re made with cotton yarn, these coasters help protect your tables from moisture, heat, and condensation while adding a handmade touch to your coffee table, desk, or kitchen. They’re perfect for holding glasses of ice water, mugs of coffee, or your favorite tea. Better yet, they make thoughtful handmade gifts for birthdays, housewarmings, teachers, neighbors, and holiday gift exchanges.

This pattern also makes an excellent portable project. With only a few rounds to complete, you can crochet a coaster while traveling, waiting for appointments, or relaxing in the evening. Before long, you’ll have an entire matching set without purchasing any additional yarn.

Whether you’re trying to reduce yarn waste, organize your stash, or simply enjoy a relaxing afternoon of crocheting, this scrap coaster pattern is a satisfying project that’s both beautiful and functional. Grab your favorite yarn scraps, choose a hook, and start mixing and matching colors to create one-of-a-kind coasters that you’ll enjoy using every day. You may even discover that your leftover yarn creates your favorite color combinations!

Check out Today’s FREE Crochet Pattern:

Skill Level

Beginner

Finished Size

Approximately 4½–5 inches square (depending on yarn and hook size).

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton yarn in assorted scrap colors
• Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch – chain
• hdc – half double crochet
• MR – magic ring
• sc – single crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• st(s) – stitch(es)

Pattern Notes

• Written in US crochet terms.
• The ch 1 at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
• Join each round with a sl st to the first sc unless otherwise noted.
• Change colors as indicated and fasten off after each round.

Crap Scrap Coaster PDF

Download the PDF to keep your coaster and make them again and again.

Instructions for Crochet Scrap Coaster

Foundation

With Color A, make a magic ring.

Round 1

Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch). Work 12 sc into the magic ring. Pull the ring closed. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off Color A. (12 sts)

Round 2

Join Color B in any stitch. Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch). *(Sc, hdc, sc) in the next stitch, sc in each of the next 2 stitches; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off Color B. (20 sts)

Round 3

Join Color C in any corner hdc. Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch). *(Sc, hdc, sc) in the corner hdc, sc in each stitch to the next corner hdc; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off Color C. (28 sts)

Round 4

Using Color D, repeat Round 3

Round 5

Use Color E repeat round 3

Round 6

Use Color F and repeat round 3

Round 7

Use color G and repeat round 3

Round 8

Use color H and repeat round 3

Round 9

Use color I and repeat round 3

Round 10

Use color J and repeat round 3

Round 11

Use Color K and repeat round 3

Round 12

Use Color L and repeat round 3

Dishcloth or Washcloth Pattern

If you are wanting to create a dishcloth or washcloth pattern simply expand your crochet scrap coaster by starting to repeat your colors and repeating round 3. You can make it as big or small as you want.