Sunburst Meadow Coasters Free Pattern – Crochet a Radiant Floral Set
Bring Golden-Hour Charm to Your Table with the Sunburst Meadow Coasters
There's something magical about a handmade set of coasters. They protect your furniture, but they also tell a story—of quiet evenings, warm coffee, and the gentle rhythm of yarn and hook. The Sunburst Meadow Coasters are designed to bring that golden-hour glow to your table, with a textured center that mimics a sunflower's heart and two layers of scalloped petals that radiate warmth and handmade beauty.
This is a beginner-friendly crochet project that works up quickly, making it perfect for a weekend afternoon or a thoughtful handmade gift. Whether you're decorating a boho-inspired dining nook or simply want to add a touch of floral charm to your coffee table, these coasters are a delightful way to practice working in the round, creating petals, and finishing with a delicate edging.
Let's dive into this free pattern and create a radiant floral set that's as functional as it is beautiful.
Materials Needed
Before you begin, gather your supplies. This project uses simple, accessible materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in three colors:
- Sunflower Yellow (A): For the petals
- Warm Brown (B): For the center
- Cream (C): For the edging
- Crochet Hook: 4.0 mm (G) hook
- Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, sharp scissors
Gauge: First 3 rounds = 2.5 inches in diameter. This ensures your coaster finishes at the right size, but since it's a flat circle, gauge isn't critical—just keep your tension consistent.
Finished Size: Approximately 4 inches in diameter—perfect for standard mugs and glasses.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these detailed instructions carefully, and you'll have a beautiful set of coasters in no time. Let's start with the abbreviations you'll need.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR: Magic ring
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip stitch
- sc: Single crochet
- hdc: Half double crochet
- dc: Double crochet
- tr: Treble crochet
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- rnd: Round
Part 1: The Center (with Yarn B - Warm Brown)
The center of your coaster is a dense, textured circle that forms the "heart" of the sunflower. It's worked entirely in half double crochet increases.
Rnd 1: Make a MR. Ch 2 (this counts as your first hdc). Work 11 hdc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-2. You should have 12 stitches total.
Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc). Hdc in the same st (this is your increase). *2 hdc in the next st*—repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-2. You now have 24 stitches.
Rnd 3: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc). Hdc in the same st. Hdc in the next st. *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next st*—repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. You now have 36 stitches.
Fasten off yarn B and weave in the end securely. Your center should be a flat, dense circle about 2.5 inches in diameter.
Part 2: The Petals (with Yarn A - Sunflower Yellow)
Now we'll build the sunflower petals in two layers. The first layer creates smaller, tighter petals, and the second layer adds larger, more dramatic ones.
Rnd 4 (Setting up the first petal layer): Join yarn A in any stitch of Rnd 3. Ch 1. Sc in the same st. *Ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc in the next st*—repeat from * to * around. You'll end with ch 3, skip the last 2 sts, and sl st to the first sc. You should have 12 ch-3 spaces.
Rnd 5 (First petal layer): Sl st into the first ch-3 space. Ch 1. In that same ch-3 space, work: (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc). This forms your first petal. Repeat this sequence in each of the remaining 11 ch-3 spaces around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. You'll have 12 small petals.
Rnd 6 (Setting up the second petal layer): Ch 1. Sc in the same st (the sc at the base of the first petal). *Ch 4, skip over the next petal entirely, sc in the sc between the petals*—repeat from * to * around. End with ch 4, and sl st to the first sc. You should have 12 ch-4 spaces.
Rnd 7 (Second petal layer): Sl st into the first ch-4 space. Ch 1. In that same ch-4 space, work: (sc, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc). This creates a larger, more dramatic petal. Repeat in each of the remaining 11 ch-4 spaces. Join with a sl st to the first sc. You'll have 12 larger petals.
Fasten off yarn A and weave in the ends.
Part 3: The Edging (with Yarn C - Cream)
The cream edging adds a delicate, lacy contrast that frames the sunflower beautifully. It's worked in two rounds of chain loops and treble crochet shells.
Rnd 8 (Creating the edging loops): Join yarn C in any sc between the large petals (the sc you made in Rnd 6). Ch 1. Sc in the same st. *Ch 5, skip to the next sc between petals, sc in that sc*—repeat from * to * around. End with ch 5, and sl st to the first sc. You should have 12 ch-5 spaces.
Rnd 9 (The scalloped border): Sl st into the first ch-5 space. Ch 1. In that same ch-5 space, work: (sc, hdc, 2 dc, 3 tr, 2 dc, hdc, sc). This creates a lovely, full scallop. Repeat in each of the remaining 11 ch-5 spaces. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
Fasten off yarn C and weave in all ends securely.
Finishing Touches
Your coaster is complete! To ensure it lies perfectly flat, you may want to block it gently. Simply wet the coaster, squeeze out excess water, and lay it flat to dry, shaping it into a perfect circle. This helps the petals and scallops open up beautifully.
Repeat the pattern to create a full set of four or six coasters. They make a wonderful handmade gift, especially when tied with a simple ribbon.
Enjoy your radiant, sunflower-inspired coasters—a little piece of golden-hour sunshine for your home.
