Rope Knot Round Coaster Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

This Rope Knot Round Coaster is a small, satisfying project that brings a touch of ranch-inspired charm to your table. It's written for advanced beginners who are comfortable with single crochet, increasing, and working in the round, and it's a wonderful way to use up leftover cotton. The coaster is a flat cream disc with a slightly raised reverse single crochet edge, and at its center sits a little tan spiral coiled into a loose knot that mimics twisted rope. Worked in worsted weight cotton, it feels sturdy, absorbent, and smooth under a glass, and it looks just as good stacked on a shelf as it does under your morning coffee.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: (4) Medium weight / worsted weight cotton yarn. Approximately 30 yards of cream (color A) and 5 yards of tan (color B). Cotton is recommended for absorbency and stitch definition.
• Hook: 5 mm (H/8) crochet hook.
• Notions: Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends, scissors, and a stitch marker (optional, for marking the start of the round).
• Finished size: 5.5 inches in diameter.

Abbreviations

• A / B: Color A (cream) / Color B (tan).
• ch: chain — make a loop of yarn on the hook.
• sc: single crochet — insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• inc: increase — work 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch.
• MR: magic ring — an adjustable loop used to begin working in the round.
• rnd: round — one complete circle of stitches.
• st(s): stitch(es).
• reverse sc: reverse single crochet (also called crab stitch) — work single crochet into the stitch to the right instead of the left, moving backward around the edge.
• [ ] x6: repeat the instructions inside the brackets six times.

Gauge

14 stitches and 16 rounds = 4 inches in single crochet. To check, crochet a small swatch in the round and measure a 4-inch section; if your stitches are larger, go down a hook size, and if smaller, go up.

Tips Before You Start

• Keep your tension even and slightly firm so the disc stays flat; loose single crochet tends to ruffle at the edges.
• Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of each round so you never lose your place in the increase pattern.
• Work the reverse single crochet edging loosely — it sits on top of the finished edge and can pucker if pulled tight.
• Save the 6-inch tail on the tan spiral; you'll use it to sew the knot down, so don't trim it short.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Base (Color A)

Set-up: Make a magic ring (MR) and work 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).

Rnd 1: inc x6 (12 sts).

Rnd 2: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).

Rnd 3: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24 sts).

Rnd 4: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30 sts).

Rnd 5: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36 sts).

Rnd 6: [5 sc, inc] x6 (42 sts).

Rnd 7: [6 sc, inc] x6 (48 sts).

Rnd 8: sc in each st around (48 sts). Do not fasten off.

Edging (Color A)

Edging Rnd: ch 1, then work reverse sc in each st around (48 sts). Fasten off and weave in the end.

Knot Spiral (Color B)

Set-up: ch 12.

Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (11 sts). Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail.

Assembly and Finishing

Coil the tan single crochet strip into a loose knot or spiral shape, keeping the coils flat and evenly spaced. Place the knot at the exact center of the cream coaster. Thread the 6-inch tail onto your tapestry needle and sew through the coils and into the base, securing each coil so the knot lies flat and doesn't shift. Weave in all remaining ends on the wrong side. Block the coaster lightly by misting it with water and pressing it flat with your hands or pinning it to shape; let it dry completely before use.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the tan spiral for a contrasting color like rust or charcoal for a different Western palette.
• Make a set of four or six coasters and tie them with twine for a quick handmade gift.
• For a slightly larger coaster, add one more increase round ([7 sc, inc] x6 = 54 sts) and one plain round before the edging.