The Woodland Critter Coaster Set Free Pattern

The Woodland Critter Coaster Set Free Pattern

Bring the charm of the forest to your table with this delightful set of crochet coasters featuring adorable woodland creatures. Perfect for adding a touch of nature-inspired whimsy to your home decor, this pattern is easy to follow and perfect for beginners. Let's get started on creating your very own woodland critter coasters!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in brown, green, grey, and white
• Hook: Size G/4.0 mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 16 single crochet (sc) and 20 rows = 4 inches
• Embroidery needle: For adding face details
• Scissors: For cutting yarn

Step-by-Step Instructions

Each coaster is worked in rounds, starting with a magic ring. You will create three different coasters: a fox, a bear, and a rabbit. Follow the instructions for each coaster carefully.

Fox Coaster

1. Round 1: With brown yarn, make a magic ring, chain (ch) 1, and work 6 single crochet (sc) in the ring. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc. (6 stitches)
2. Round 2: Ch 1, and work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join. (12 stitches)
3. Round 3: Ch 1, (sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch) around. Join. (18 stitches)
4. Round 4: Ch 1, (sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) around. Join. (24 stitches)
5. Round 5: Ch 1, (sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) around. Join. (30 stitches)
6. Fasten off the brown yarn and switch to white yarn for the face details.
7. Using white yarn, embroider the face features such as eyes and snout.

Bear Coaster

1. Round 1: With grey yarn, make a magic ring, ch 1, and work 6 sc in the ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (6 stitches)
2. Round 2: Ch 1, and work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join. (12 stitches)
3. Round 3: Ch 1, (sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch) around. Join. (18 stitches)
4. Round 4: Ch 1, (sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) around. Join. (24 stitches)
5. Round 5: Ch 1, (sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) around. Join. (30 stitches)
6. Fasten off the grey yarn and switch to white yarn for the face details.
7. Using white yarn, embroider the face features such as eyes and snout.

Rabbit Coaster

1. Round 1: With white yarn, make a magic ring, ch 1, and work 6 sc in the ring. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (6 stitches)
2. Round 2: Ch 1, and work 2 sc in each stitch around. Join. (12 stitches)
3. Round 3: Ch 1, (sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch) around. Join. (18 stitches)
4. Round 4: Ch 1, (sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) around. Join. (24 stitches)
5. Round 5: Ch 1, (sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch) around. Join. (30 stitches)
6. Fasten off the white yarn and switch to grey yarn for the face details.
7. Using grey yarn, embroider the face features such as eyes and snout.

Finishing Touches

Once you have completed all three coasters, weave in any loose ends with your embroidery needle. If desired, block the coasters to ensure they lay flat and maintain their shape. Enjoy your charming woodland critter coasters as a delightful addition to your home decor!