Leaf Coasters Set

Crochet Leaf Coasters Set by Fire Swamp Cottage

Project Overview

The Leaf Coasters Set is an intermediate-level crochet project designed by Ana Turrubiartes that creates a coordinated collection of decorative coasters featuring leaf-inspired shaping. This downloadable PDF pattern is ideal for adding a natural, organic touch to any table setting while practicing essential crochet techniques.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a set of leaf-shaped coasters suitable for protecting furniture surfaces while adding decorative appeal. The coasters are worked in the round using a magic loop foundation, creating dimensional pieces with defined leaf contours. Depending on yarn weight and yardage used, crafters can complete either a set of 4 or a set of 5 coasters.

Finished Dimensions

• Sport Weight Version: 6 x 4.5 inches per coaster
• Worsted Weight Version: 7 x 5.5 inches per coaster

Crochet Techniques Used

This intermediate project incorporates foundational and intermediate crochet techniques that build essential skills. The pattern begins with a magic loop technique, a popular method for starting projects worked in the round without visible holes at the center. Crafters will practice increasing and shaping stitches to create the organic leaf form, and the pattern includes picot edging details that add texture and visual interest to the finished coasters.

Crochet Stitches Included

• Chain (Ch): The foundation stitch used throughout the pattern
• Single Crochet (SC): Provides a tight, dense fabric
• Half Double Crochet (HDC): Offers medium height and drape
• Double Crochet (DC): Creates taller stitches for shaping and structure
• Treble (TR): Produces even taller stitches for dimensional effects
• Double Treble (DTR): The tallest stitch in the pattern for dramatic shaping
• Slip Stitch (sl st): Used to join rounds and transition between sections
• Double Crochet Decrease (DC2tog): Reduces stitch count for shaping the leaf form
• Single Crochet Picot (SC picot): A decorative edging technique created by chaining and slip stitching into the previous single crochet

Yarn and Materials

The pattern offers flexibility with yarn weight options to suit different preferences and stash availability:

Sport Weight Option

• Yarn: Scheepjes Stone Washed
• Yardage Required: 75 yards (50 grams)
• Hook Size: 3.5mm

Worsted Weight Options

• Yarn Choices: Lily Sugar 'n Cream OR Berroco Modern Cotton
• Yardage for Set of 5: 158 yards
• Yardage for Set of 4: 126.16 yards
• Hook Size: 5mm

Pattern Structure

The pattern is worked entirely in the round, beginning with a magic loop and progressing through multiple rounds of increases, decreases, and stitch variations. The first round establishes 16 stitches from the magic loop using double crochet stitches. Subsequent rounds build upon this foundation with strategic decreases using the double crochet decrease technique and chain spaces that create openwork details characteristic of leaf designs. The picot edging adds a finished, decorative border to each coaster.

Skill Level

Classified as intermediate difficulty, this project assumes familiarity with basic crochet techniques and introduces crafters to more advanced shaping methods. The magic loop starting technique, stitch decreases, and picot edging provide skill-building opportunities suitable for crocheters ready to move beyond beginner patterns while not requiring advanced expertise.

Design Details

The leaf-inspired design combines functional coaster construction with decorative elements.