A set you'll pull out every fall - these pumpkin crochet coasters are small, practical, and bring just enough seasonal detail to your table.
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- Why You'll Love This Pattern
- Project Snapshot
- Materials Needed
- Yarn and Hook Information
- Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms
- Gauge
- Emily's Notes
- Finished Size
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- Crochet Tips, Yarn Choices, and Color Inspiration
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When the weather starts cooling down and you switch to warmer drinks, having a set of pumpkin crochet coasters just makes everything feel more like fall without needing a full décor reset.
These pumpkin crochet coasters are beginner-friendly seasonal projects that create small flat pumpkin-shaped mats designed for placing drinks on and protecting surfaces.
They are worked using simple stitches and shaping techniques, making them a quick and practical fall-themed crochet make.
Instead of making purely decorative pieces, you end up with coasters you'll actually reach for - coffee in the morning, tea in the evening, or even when setting the table for Halloween or Thanksgiving.
Because they're small, these pumpkin shaped crochet coasters are perfect for quick makes.
You can finish one in a short sitting, which makes them easy to batch when you want a full set ready for guests, gifts, or seasonal use.
A set of coasters feels complete on its own, but can also be paired with mugs, candles, or other small items to create a simple, thoughtful gift.
Other pumpkin themed crochet projects you just have to try include this crochet pumpkin bowl, crochet pumpkin mug cozy, pumpkin granny square, and pumpkin crochet motif.
Why You'll Love This Pattern
- These pumpkin crochet coasters are quick to make and easy to batch
- A practical small giftable crochet project that gets used daily
- Perfect for fall décor, Halloween tables, and Thanksgiving settings
- Beginner-friendly with simple shaping
- Small size makes them ideal for scrap yarn projects
- Easy to customise with different pumpkin colour styles
- Great for making matching coaster sets
- Adds a seasonal detail without overwhelming your space
Project Snapshot
Project Type: Crochet coasters / functional décor
Skill Level: Beginner
Time Required: Very quick makes (short sessions). It took me about 30 minutes to make one coaster.
Best For: Table protection, seasonal décor, gifting
Skill Builder: Flat shaping, stitch consistency, basic detailing
Pattern Outcome: Set of pumpkin-themed crochet coasters
Project Feel: Fast, functional, seasonal, repetitive make
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 doubled stranded. You can pick 2 yarn colors that compliment each other or 2 balls of the same color.
- You will need about:
- Col A, pumpkin color, e.g. orange, about 0.40 ounces, 27 yards (11 grams, 25 meters) of yarn
- Col B, stem color, e.g. brown, about 0.04 ounces, 2.5 yards (1 gram, 2.3 meters) of yarn
- Col C, leaf color, e.g. green, about 0.04 ounces, 2.5 yards (1 gram, 2.3 meters) of yarn
Hook
- 4.5 mm (7) hook
- 3.5 mm (E/4) 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.
Stitches and Abbreviations - US Terms
- Ch - Chain
- St/s - Stitch/es
- Col - Color
- Dc - Double Crochet
- Sl st - Slip Stitch
- Hdc - Half Double Crochet
- FO - Fasten Off
- Sc - Single Crochet
- [ ] at the end of each row indicates how many stitches are needed in that row.
Gauge
Gauge is not too important for these pumpkin crochet coasters.
Emily's Notes
Coasters are one of the best projects for practising even tension because small inconsistencies show up quickly in flat shapes.
I like making a full set in one sitting so the tension stays consistent across all pieces.
Blocking them lightly at the end helps keep the pumpkin shape crisp and makes them sit flat on tables without curling.
Finished Size
These crochet pumpkin coasters are about 4 inches (9.5 cm) wide.
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Instructions
- Col A = Pumpkin Color, e.g. orange
- Col B = Stem Color, e.g. brown
Round 1: Col A, working double stranded, using your 4.5 mm (7) hook, make a magic ring, ch2 (doesn't count as st), 16 dc into ring, pull tail tight to close ring, sl st into 1st dc to join. [16 dc].
Round 2: Ch2, 2 dc in each st around, sl st into 1st dc to join. [32 dc].
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Round 3: Ch2, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st,* repeat from * 6 times, 2 hdc in next st, 1 sl st in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, **2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st,** repeat from ** 6 times, 1 dc in next st, 1 sl st in next st (mark this st with a st marker), 1 sl st in each of the next 2 sts, sl st into sp between beginning ch2 and 1st dc. FO, weave in any ends.
Making the stem: Col B, working double stranded, using your 4.5 mm (7) hook, join Col B to marked st from round 3, ch2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st, FO weave in any ends.
Making the tendril: Col C, working double stranded, using your 3.5 mm (E/4) hook, ch11, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc in each ch across. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. You will find that the tendril will naturally curl.
Using a yarn needle, sew the tendril onto the top of the pumpkin next to the stem. FO and weave in any ends.
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Crochet Tips, Yarn Choices, and Color Inspiration
- Classic pumpkin: bright orange with brown or green stem
- Muted fall tones: rust, burnt orange, mustard
- Neutral set: cream, beige, soft taupe pumpkins
- Halloween version: orange with black edging
- Soft aesthetic: peach, blush, warm ivory
- Mixed set: slightly different shades for each crochet pumpkin coaster
What Can You Use Pumpkin Crochet Coasters For?
- Protecting tables from hot drinks and condensation
- Seasonal fall or Halloween table décor
- Handmade gift sets for friends and family
- Craft fair or small product stall items
- Coffee station or kitchen styling accents
- Party or seasonal event decorations
- Scrap yarn stash-busting projects
FAQ
Cotton yarn is recommended for durability and absorbency.
Yes, these pumpkin crochet coasters use simple stitches and shaping.
Yes, they're small and ideal for batch-making.
Yes, this is a great small giftable crochet project for fall and holidays.
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