As the seasons shift and the leaves begin to change, it’s the perfect time to bring the beauty of fall into your home. One great way to do this is by crocheting your own maple leaf coasters! These charming coasters are not only practical, protecting your surfaces from coffee mugs and teacups, but they also make delightful autumn decorations. This easy-to-follow Maple Leaf Coaster Crochet Pattern will help you create a festive set that’s perfect for your fall gatherings or as a cozy gift.
Maple Leaf Coaster Crochet Free Pattern
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Yarn Weight: 4
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size:
- 8 1/2” (21.6 cm) from side to side
- 7 1/2” (19 cm) from top to bottom
Maple Leaf Coaster Crochet Free Pattern
TIP: To make a smaller leaf, simply use a thinner yarn or thread & smaller size hook.
Materials:
Red Heart Super Saver Yarn or any other worsted weight yarn (Medium / 4)
Tapestry needle & straight pins
Stitch markers
Blocking board (or interlocking play mat)
Hook:
- 4.5 mm (G)
Gauge:
8 sc X 8 rows = 2” X 2” (5 X 5 cm).
Note: The gauge is not very important for this item, & your finished size may vary slightly.
Special Stitches:
- Whip stitch
- Sc2(4)tog: [Insert hook in next st, yo & pull up a loop] 2(4) times; yo & pull through all loops on hook. 1(3) sts decreased.
- Back post single crochet (Bpsc): Insert hook from back to front to back around post of next st, yo & pull up a loop; yo & pull through 2 loops on hook.
- Front post single crochet (Fpsc): Insert hook from front to back to front around post of next st, yo & pull up a loop; yo & pull through 2 loops on hook.
Abbreviations (US Terms):
- Ch: Chain(s)
- Sc: Single crochet
- Sl st: Slip stitch
- St(s): Stitch(es)
- Yo: Yarn over
- RS: Right side
- WS: Wrong side
- Beg: Begin(ning)
- Bpsc: Back post single crochet
- Fpsc: Front post single crochet
- Sc2(4)tog: Single crochet 2(4) together
- Rnd(s): Round(s)
Pattern Instructions:
Small Leaf
(Make 3 small leaves to complete 1 Maple Leaf)
To begin: Ch 10
Row 1 (RS): Sc in second ch from hook; sc in next 7 chs; 5 sc in last ch; work across the bottom of the foundation ch –> sc in next 6 chs; turn = 19 sts
Row 2 (WS): Ch 1 (do not count as a st); [Fpsc around post of next st] 17 times; turn = 17 sts
Row 3 (RS): Ch 1; sc in next 8 sts; 5 sc in next st; sc in next 6 sts; turn = 19 sts
Rows 4-7: Repeat rows 2 & 3 twice more.
Row 8: Same as Row 2.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave in the end from the beginning. Turn & place a marker in the 9th st from the finishing.
Assembling the Maple Leaf:
Place all small leaves next to each other, with the markers meeting in the center.
With WS facing you, whip stitch the leaves together across 9 sts on the sides. Remove markers as you go from the left & right leaves, but keep the middle marker. Weave in the ends on WS.
Diagram 1
Leaf Stalk:
(Make 1)
To begin: With RS facing you & the center marker facing up, work ch 4.
Row 1 (RS): Work across the top 9 sts of the right small leaf –> sc in first st on the right, sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog; skip st with the marker & remove the marker; work across the top 9 sts of the left small leaf –> sc2tog, sc in next 7 sts, ch 5; turn = 16 sts & 2 chs on each side.
Row 2 (WS): Sc in second ch from hook; sc in next 3 chs; sc in next 6 sts; sc4tog; sc in next 6 sts; sc in next 4 chs; turn = 21 sts.
Row 3 (RS): Ch 1; [Bpsc around post of next st] 10 times; ch 10; sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 8 chs; [Bpsc around post of next st] 10 times; sl st in last st = 30 sts.
Fasten off & weave in all ends on WS.
Diagram 2
Wet Blocking (Optional):
- Soak the leaves in warm water.
- Squeeze out excess moisture.
- Lay the leaves flat on a blocking board.
- Shape & pin around the edges.
- Let the leaves dry.
This Maple Leaf Coaster Crochet Pattern is a quick and satisfying project that will bring the beauty of fall into your home. Whether you’re looking to spruce up your autumn décor or craft a heartfelt handmade gift, these coasters are the perfect way to add a seasonal touch.
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