Crochet Bear Coasters

Add a touch of cozy cuteness to your coffee table with these crochet bear coasters.

Quick to make and perfect for gifting, these cute coasters feature simple shapes with just a few embroidered facial details.

Using soft cotton yarn and minimal sewing (just for the eyes and nose!), you can create a functional yet playful accessory for your home, or a thoughtful handmade gift.

Ideal for beginners looking to practice shaping, texture, and light embroidery, they're also a sweet way to explore animal-themed crochet projects.

Who says coasters have to be boring? These crochet bear coasters turn everyday cups into a fun, cute experience.

With a simple round base and embroidered facial features, they're beginner-friendly and low-fuss, perfect for quick crafting sessions or gifting a set to a friend or family member.

This project is ideal if you want a cozy, practical craft that introduces light shaping and basic embroidery.

Each coaster takes roughly under 30 minutes to make, making it an easy evening crochet project, last minute gift idea, or a weekend mini-project.

You can experiment with yarn colors or tiny variations in facial expression to give each bear its own personality.

Bear crochet coasters are the kind of small character make that works well in gift sets, especially if you've also made cat crochet coasters or frog crochet coasters, and you can browse more coaster ideas in the crochet coaster patterns page.

If you're into cute crochet animal projects like this one, you might also enjoy this amigurumi chicken, or cute little bunny named Coco!

Why You'll Love This Pattern

• Cute, animal-themed design adds personality to your table
• Beginner-friendly with minimal sewing required
• Quick to make! Each coaster is an evening crochet project
• Perfect for gifting or seasonal décor
• Fun way to practice shaping and simple embroidery

Materials Needed

Yarn

• #2 light (DK, light worsted, 8ply) 100% cotton or cotton blend yarn with about 15 wraps per inch (WPI)*
• You will be working with double strands. You can pick 2 yarn colors that compliment each other or 2 balls of the same color.

You will need colors:

• Col A: Muzzle Color, e.g. light brown. About 0.04 ounces / 2.50 yards [1 gram / 2.30 meters].
• Col B: Bear Fur Color, e.g. dark brown. About 0.40 ounces / 29 yards [11 grams / 26 meters].
• Black yarn for adding eyes and nose to your bear.

Hook

• 4.5mm (7) hook

Other

• Yarn needle
• Scissors

*Wraps per inch (WPI) - this is a measure of yarn thickness. To measure WPI, count how many times the yarn wraps around a ruler in one inch. There are more wraps for thinner yarn and fewer wraps for thicker yarn.

Yarn and Hook Information

I recommend using cotton yarn for these coasters as it is more durable and can handle heat well.

You can also use thicker cotton yarn, such as #4 (worsted, 10 ply), just adjust the hook size accordingly.

If you do use #4 worsted weight yarn, you will not need to work double stranded.

The reason why I use 2 strands of #2 light cotton yarn is so that you can play with color variations by using complimenting strands of yarn. Or if worsted weight yarn is not available to you.

Skill Level

★★v☆☆☆ - Beginner

It took me about under 30 minutes per coaster, making this a manageable low-effort project that's still satisfying and decorative.

Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms

• Ch - Chain
• St/s - Stitch/es
• Col - Color
• Dc - Double Crochet
• Sc - Single Crochet
• Sl st - Slip Stitch
• Sk - Skip
• Tr - Treble Crochet (see special stitches below)
• Hdc - Half Double Crochet
• FO - Fasten Off
• [ ] at the end of each row indicates how many stitches are needed in that row.

Special Stitches

Treble Crochet

1. Yarn over twice, insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook).
2. Next, yarn over and pull through two loops (3 loops on hook).
3. Then, yarn over and pull through two loops (2 loops on hook).
4. Yarn over and pull through remaining loops (1 loop on hook).

Gauge

Gauge is not too important for these crochet bear coasters.

Finished Size

The finished size of these crochet bear coasters is about 4 inches x 4.30 inches (10 cm x 11 cm).

Instructions

• Col A: Muzzle color, e.g. light brown.
• Col B: Fur Color, e.g. dark brown.
• This pattern is made in rounds and worked with double strands.

Round 1: Col A, make a magic ring, ch2 (doesn't count as a st), make 12 dc into ring, pull tail tight to close ring, sl st into 1^st dc to join. [12 dc].

Round 2: Col B, ch 2 (doesn't count as a st), 2 dc in each st around, sl st into 1^st dc to join. [24 dc].

Crochet Tips, Yarn Choices, and Color Inspiration

• Color ideas: soft brown or beige for the bear, lighter tones for accents
• Embroider facial features lightly using a contrasting yarn
• Minimal sewing makes this quick and tidy
• Light blocking can help coasters lie flat and look polished.

Perfect Occasions to Use This Craft

• Holiday gifts or Valentine's Day presents
• Children's party favors or classroom activities
• Craft fairs or handmade market items
• Seasonal table décor or cozy home accents
• Adding to a collection of animal-themed crochet items

How To Use This Craft

• Everyday drink coasters for coffee or tea
• Handmade gifts for birthdays, holidays, or baby showers
• Decorative table accents for children's rooms or family spaces
• Part of a themed crochet set (e.g., animals, woodland creatures)

FAQ

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