Five Petal Flower Coaster / Applique

Five Petal Flower Coaster / Applique by Rachel Beth

Project Overview

This downloadable crochet pattern from designer Rachel Beth creates decorative five-petal flower coasters or appliques suitable for table settings. Each completed flower measures approximately 4¾ inches wide by 4¾ inches tall, making them ideal for protecting surfaces or embellishing other projects. The beginner-friendly design uses fundamental crochet techniques and basic stitches, making it accessible to crafters new to the medium.

What You'll Create

The pattern produces a colorful five-petal flower motif that functions as both a standalone coaster and a versatile applique element. The multi-colored construction allows for creative color combinations, with the center worked in one color and petals built up in contrasting hues for visual interest and dimension.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs foundational crochet construction methods appropriate for beginners. The flower begins with a magic ring or chain ring foundation, which creates a compact center point. Subsequent rounds build outward using increases and stitch placement to form the five-petal structure. The pattern demonstrates how to join new colors and transition between rounds using slip stitches, a key skill in multi-colored crochet projects.

Stitches Included

• Chain (ch) – The foundational stitch used to create the initial ring and build the structure
• Half Double Crochet (hdc) – Used extensively throughout the pattern for building height and density
• Double Crochet (dc) – Creates taller stitches for shaping and dimension
• Treble Crochet (tr) – Provides additional height for petal formation
• Slip Stitch (sl st) – Used to join rounds and transition between colors

Materials Required

The pattern calls for worsted weight yarn, a medium-weight yarn that works quickly and creates a sturdy finished piece. The designer used Lily's Sugar 'n Cream yarn in Rose Pink, Yellow, Hot Green, and Mod Blue, along with BERNAT Handicrafter yarn in Purple, demonstrating the flexibility in yarn selection within the worsted weight category. A Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook is specified to work with the worsted weight yarn, and a yarn needle is needed for weaving in ends and finishing details.

Pattern Notes

The pattern uses US crochet terminology, which is important for crafters to note when following instructions. The design's beginner difficulty level makes it an excellent introduction to multi-color crochet work and color changes, fundamental techniques that appear in countless crochet projects.