Crochet Easy Pumpkin Coaster Tutorial For Fall Decorations

We've got a delightful little project that'll sprinkle a touch of autumn magic onto your coffee table. Follow along with this easy-to-navigate Crochet Pumpkin coaster tutorial that will guide you through each cheerful stitch. Imagine the smiles when you serve up your next round of pumpkin spice lattes on these handmade charmers.

Crochet Pumpkin Coaster Tutorial

Materials Needed:

5 millimeter crochet hook
Scissors
Darning needle
100% acrylic yarn (in two colors or as desired)
A normal coffee cup (for size reference)

Pattern Steps:

To Start:

Begin with a magic ring.
Chain two within the magic ring (Note: This chain does not count as a double crochet).

Round 1:

Within the magic ring, crochet 15 double crochets.
Yarn over, insert the hook into the magic ring, yarn over and pull through to create three loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through two loops, then yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops.
Pull the string of the magic ring tight to close the circle.
Slip stitch into the very first double crochet to join the round.

In Round 2:

Chain two (Note: This chain does not count as a double crochet).
In the same stitch and each stitch around, work two double crochets. You will have 30 double crochets by the end of this round.
Slip stitch into the very first double crochet to join the round.

Round 3:

Chain two:

Work two double crochets in the first stitch, then one double crochet in the next stitch. Repeat from to around. By the end, you should have 45 double crochets.
Slip stitch into the very first double crochet to join the round.

Creating the Pumpkin Shape (Round 4):

Start with a slip stitch, then make a single crochet in the next stitch followed by a half double crochet.
Crochet one double crochet in the next 16 stitches.
Follow with a half double crochet, a single crochet, then three slip stitches.
Repeat step 13 for the other side.
Complete the round with a half double crochet and a single crochet in the subsequent stitches, ending with a slip stitch.

Finishing Touches:

Chain one and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Pull the tail through the loop to secure.
Use a darning needle to weave in the ends securely.

Leaf and Curly Stem (Optional):

Change colors (for the stem or leaf), attaching the new color yarn with a slip stitch to where you finished off.
Chain 10 (for the stem).
Begin to crochet single crochets back down the chain, working two single crochets in some stitches to create a curved effect for the leaf.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.