Sunburst Coasters in Lion Brand Color Theory - M22080 - Downloadable PDF

Sunburst Coasters in Lion Brand Color Theory – Crochet Pattern Summary (M22080)

Designed by Two of Wands and released as a free downloadable PDF, the Sunburst Coasters pattern (Pattern No. M22080) guides crocheters through creating a set of five cheerful, circular coasters, each worked in a different colorway of Lion Brand Color Theory yarn. With a finished diameter of just 4 inches (10 cm) and a circumference of approximately 12.5 inches (32 cm), these coasters are compact, practical, and visually striking — making them an excellent project for home décor, housewarming gifts, or everyday table protection.

What Is Being Made

The pattern produces a set of five individual round coasters, each worked in a single color. The design features a bold sunburst aesthetic created by radiating clusters and open chain spaces that give the finished piece a geometric, floral quality. Each coaster requires only approximately 20 yards (18 meters) of yarn, making this an ideal stash-busting or quick-finish project. The pattern is rated Level 3 Intermediate, meaning it is well-suited to crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and are ready to tackle cluster stitches and working in joined rounds.

Materials Used

• Yarn: Lion Brand Color Theory in five colorways — Canyon (619-132AG), Himalayan Salt (619-184X), Dijon (619-170AE), Tourmaline (619-178S), and Stonewash (619-109W). This is a worsted weight (weight 4) yarn with 246 yards (225 meters) per skein, so a single skein of each color yields enough for one coaster with significant yardage to spare.
• Hook: Size US H/8 (5mm) crochet hook
• Notions: A tapestry needle for weaving in ends, and an optional removable stitch marker to track the beginning of each round

Techniques and Construction Method

Each coaster is worked entirely in the round using joined rounds — meaning each round is closed with a slip stitch before the next begins. This method produces a tidy, defined edge between rounds and keeps the circular shape even and symmetrical. The coasters begin with a magic ring, a foundational technique in circular crochet that allows the starting loop to be cinched closed tightly, eliminating the gap that can occur when starting with a traditional chain ring.

The pattern is written in standard US crochet terms and includes both written instructions and a stitch chart, giving crocheters the flexibility to follow whichever format suits their learning style best.

Stitches Used

• Chain (Ch) — used to build the foundation and create decorative chain spaces between stitches in each round
• Slip stitch (Sl st) — used to join rounds and to move the working position without adding height
• Single crochet (Sc) — worked into chain spaces to anchor rounds and add structure
• Double crochet (Dc) — the primary structural stitch, used in the first two rounds to establish the circular base; gauge is set at 16 stitches = 4 inches in double crochet
• Treble crochet (Tr) — referenced in the abbreviations, adding height and visual interest in later rounds
• 3 Double Crochet Cluster (3dccl) — the signature stitch of this pattern, this is a cluster stitch in which three partially completed double crochets are worked into the same stitch or space and then drawn together through a final yarn over. The result is a raised, petal-like bobble that creates the sunburst effect radiating from the center of each coaster. The pattern notes that when a 3dccl begins a round, the starting chain-2 counts as the first of the three double crochets within the cluster.

Round-by-Round Structure

The coaster is built over four rounds, each adding a new layer of texture and openwork:

• Round 1