Leaf Crochet Coasters

Bring a touch of nature to your table with these leaf crochet coasters.

Quick to make yet striking in design, these coasters are perfect for brightening up your coffee table, protecting surfaces, or for giving a thoughtful handmade gift.

Using simple stitches and cotton yarn, you can make a set in under a weekend, and they pair beautifully with seasonal décor or as part of a crochet leaf collection.

Leaf crochet coasters are nature-inspired table accessories shaped like leaves, created using shaping techniques that form pointed edges and natural curves.

They are often used for fall decor, botanical-themed styling, or handmade gift sets.

With a natural, leafy shape, they're perfect for summer drinks, autumn décor, or even as a small gift that feels thoughtful and personal.

This project is beginner-friendly but works best if you have a little experience with basic stitches.

It's a relaxing crochet project that takes about under 30 minutes per coaster, making it a perfect weekend crochet project.

Once you fold in the simple shaping, you'll find these leaf coasters are both practical and surprisingly decorative.

These leaf crochet coasters are a simple nature-inspired design that adds a soft seasonal touch, and there are more crochet coaster patterns like these alongside crochet flower coasters and sunflower crochet coasters.

Why You'll Love This Pattern

• Quick, satisfying project that produces functional décor
• Beginner-friendly while introducing leaf shaping
• Perfect for gifting or as part of a seasonal table set
• Ideal for using up cotton yarn scraps
• Adds a natural, handmade touch to your home
• Perfect for using up scrap yarn.
• Great for a quick crochet project to pass the time.

Project Snapshot

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Time Needed: It took me about 20 minutes to make one crochet coaster, making this a manageable weekend crochet project (if you're making a whole set) or an evening craft if you're making just one.
Construction: Worked in rounds
Best For: Home decor, seasonal sets, gifting

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 about 0.32 ounces / 23 yards / (9 grams / 21 meters) of yarn.

Hook

• 4.5mm (7) hook

Other

• Yarn needle for weaving ends
• 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.

Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms

• Ch - Chain
• St/s - Stitch/es
• Dc - Double Crochet
• Sp - Space
• Sl st - Slip Stitch
• Blo - Back loop only
• Sk - Skip
• Ch1-sp - Chain 1 Space
• Tr - Treble Crochet (see special stitches below)
• Picot St - Picot Stitch (see special stitches below)
• 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).

Picot Stitch (Picot St)

1. Chain 3
2. 1 sc into 2nd ch from hook. That's it!

Gauge

Gauge is not too important for these leaf crochet coasters.

Emily's Notes

Leaf coasters are one of those projects where the shape does a lot of the work for you. Even simple stitch patterns look more interesting once they're formed into something organic and flowing like this.

Finished Size

The finished size of this crochet leaf coaster is about 4.30 inches x 5 inches (11 cm x 12.5 cm) not including the stem length.

Instructions

Ch at the beginning of each round don't count as stitches. You will be working in joined rounds.

Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch2 (not a st), then make 12 dc into magic ring. Pull tail tight to close, sl st into 1^st dc to join. [12 dc].

Round 2: Ch2 (not a st), 2 dc in same sp as ch2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st into 1^st dc to join. [24 dc].

Crochet Tips, Yarn Choices, and Color Inspiration

• Use cotton yarn for absorbency and durability
• Keep tension consistent to shape the leaf nicely
• Experiment with greens for a classic look or autumn tones for seasonal variation
• Light blocking helps the leaves lay flat and highlights the pattern

Perfect Occasions to Use This Craft

• Mother's Day, teacher gifts, or small personal gifts
• Summer and autumn entertaining
• Craft fairs and handmade market items
• Seasonal tablescapes or coffee table décor
• Adding to a crochet flower or leaf project collection

How To Use This Craft

• Everyday coasters for cups, mugs, and small plates
• Handmade gifts for housewarming, birthdays, or holidays
• Seasonal décor for spring, summer, or fall tables
• Base for creative displays or as part of a crochet leaf garland

FAQ

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