Cherry Duo Coaster Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

The Cherry Duo Coaster is a crisp white circular coaster topped with two plump red cherries, a curving green chain-stitch stem, and a tiny leaf. It is a beginner-friendly project that uses only single crochet, increases, decreases, and slip stitches, so it is a lovely first appliqué pattern. The coaster works up in about an hour and feels smooth and flat under a glass, while the little cherries add a preppy pop of color. Make a pair for your summer drinks, or stitch up a set as a sweet handmade gift.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (4) cotton yarn — white (A) 20 yds, red (B) 5 yds, green (C) 3 yds
• Hook: 4.5 mm (US 7)
• Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker (optional)
• Finished size: Approx. 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) in diameter

Abbreviations

• ch — chain: yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook
• sc — single crochet: insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops
• hdc — half double crochet: yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops
• inc — increase: work 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec — decrease: work 2 sc together into one stitch
• sl st — slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through the stitch and the loop on your hook
• MR — magic ring: an adjustable loop you crochet into to start a round
• st(s) — stitch(es)
• FO — fasten off

Gauge

16 sc and 16 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. Work a small swatch in the round and measure it flat; if your stitches are larger than this, go down a hook size so the coaster stays close to 4.5 inches across.

Tips Before You Start

• Cotton yarn gives the coaster a firm, flat finish that sits nicely on a table — avoid stretchy acrylic if you can.
• Work the coaster in joined rounds with a sl st to close each round unless you prefer continuous spirals; either way, keep your tension even so the circle stays flat.
• Leave long tails on the cherries, stem, and leaf — you will use them to sew the pieces down, so no separate sewing thread is needed.
• Pin the cherries and stem in place before sewing so you can check the placement and curve before committing.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Coaster (Color A — White)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring (6 sts)

Rnd 2: inc x6 (12 sts)

Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts)

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24 sts)

Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30 sts)

Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36 sts)

Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] x6 (42 sts)

Rnd 8: [6 sc, inc] x6 (48 sts)

Rnd 9: [7 sc, inc] x6 (54 sts)

Rnd 10: [8 sc, inc] x6 (60 sts)

Rnd 11: sc in each st around (60 sts)

Rnd 12: sl st in each st around (60 sts). FO.

Cherry (Color B — Red) — make 2

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring (6 sts)

Rnd 2: inc x6 (12 sts)

Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts)

Rnd 4: sc in each st around (18 sts)

Rnd 5: [sc, dec] x6 (12 sts)

Rnd 6: dec x6 (6 sts). FO leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stem (Color C — Green)

Row 1: Ch 10. Sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (9 sl sts). FO leaving a long tail for sewing.

Leaf (Color C — Green)

Row 1: Ch 4. Sc in the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in the next ch, sc in the last ch (3 sts).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the same st, hdc in the next st, sc in the last st (3 sts). FO leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly and Finishing

Thread a tapestry needle with a cherry tail and sew each cherry flat onto the coaster, positioning them side by side with their bottoms touching, centered near the lower half of the coaster. Sew the stem between the cherries, curving it slightly upward, using the green tail. Sew the leaf at the top of the stem. Weave in all remaining ends on the wrong side. Block the finished coaster lightly by misting it with water, pinning it flat into a circle, and letting it dry completely.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the white background for pale pink or mint for a different preppy look, or make the cherries in deep burgundy for a fall version.
• Add a third cherry or a second leaf for a fuller cluster — just keep the pieces small so the coaster stays flat.
• Work a matching set of four and tie them with a ribbon for a quick handmade gift.