Woodland Leaf Half Double Slip Stitch Coaster Set Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

These Woodland Leaf Coasters are a sweet little project for anyone who wants a quick, satisfying make — whether you're brand new to crochet or a seasoned maker looking for a cozy weekend win. The secret is the half double slip stitch, which builds a dense, textured fabric that feels sturdy and looks beautifully woven. Worked in worsted weight cotton in soft sage green and cream, each coaster is a flat 4.5-inch disc finished with a tiny pointed leaf tip in the contrasting color. The result is a fairycore woodland set that looks lovely under a mug and holds up beautifully to everyday use.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (4) cotton yarn, approximately 50 yards per coaster. You'll need 2 skeins sage green (Color A) and 2 skeins cream (Color B) to make the full set of four.
• Hook: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook
• Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors, stitch marker (optional, for marking the first stitch of each round)
• Finished size: Approximately 4.5 inches in diameter per coaster

Abbreviations

• ch — chain: yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook
• sl st — slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and 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, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through all three loops
• dc — double crochet: yarn over, insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining two loops
• tr — treble crochet: yarn over twice, insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops three times
• hdss — half double slip stitch: insert hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, then pull that loop through the loop on your hook (worked like a slip stitch but with a yarn over first, giving extra height and texture)
• st(s) — stitch(es)
• R — round

Gauge

16 stitches and 16 rounds = 4 inches in half double slip stitch. To check, work a small swatch in hdss and measure a 4-inch section; if you have more stitches than 16, go up a hook size, and if you have fewer, go down.

Tips Before You Start

• The half double slip stitch is worked tightly by nature — keep your tension relaxed so the hook slides in easily and the coaster stays flat rather than cupping.
• Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round; the join can hide easily in this dense fabric.
• Cotton yarn gives crisp stitch definition and washability, which is ideal for coasters — avoid stretchy acrylic if you can.
• Work the leaf tip loosely so the chain doesn't pucker the edge of the coaster.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Coaster (make 4: 2 in Color A, 2 in Color B)

R1: With A or B, ch 2. Work 8 hdss in the 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first hdss. (8 sts)

R2: Ch 1, 2 hdss in each st around. Join. (16 sts)

R3: Ch 1, [hdss in next st, 2 hdss in next st] around. Join. (24 sts)

R4: Ch 1, [hdss in next 2 sts, 2 hdss in next st] around. Join. (32 sts)

R5: Ch 1, [hdss in next 3 sts, 2 hdss in next st] around. Join. (40 sts)

R6: Ch 1, hdss in each st around. Join. (40 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Leaf Tip (make 1 per coaster)

Join contrasting color (B for A coasters, A for B coasters) with a sl st to any st on R6.

Leaf: Ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in next ch, sl st in the same st on R6.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Assembly and Finishing

No assembly is required — each coaster is complete once the leaf tip is attached. Weave in all ends on the wrong side, running the tail through a few stitches before trimming. Block each coaster lightly: mist with water, pin flat to a towel or blocking mat, and let dry completely to shape the circle and open up the leaf tip.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Make a set of six or eight by repeating the coaster in alternating colors for a fuller table set.
• Add a second leaf tip on the opposite side of the coaster for a balanced, symmetrical look.
• Swap in a sport weight cotton and a 4 mm hook for smaller 3.5-inch coasters, or bulky cotton and a 6 mm hook for larger, chunkier ones.