Argyle Bobble Cup Holder Coasters Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
These Argyle Bobble Cup Holder Coasters are the perfect little project for anyone who wants a quick, satisfying make — even if you've only just learned to crochet. Worked as flat circles in worsted weight recycled cotton, each coaster features a raised bobble diamond in the center that gives it a cozy, classic argyle look. At about 3.25 inches across, they sit neatly in standard car cup holders, catching condensation and adding a warm hygge touch to your daily commute. Make the pair in two mirror-image colorways and you'll have a sweet, handmade set that looks and feels like a tiny luxury every time you reach for your coffee.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (4) recycled cotton, approx. 20 yds per coaster — 15 yds main color (MC) in cotton candy pink and 5 yds contrasting color (CC) in baby blue. For the second coaster, swap the colors (blue MC, pink CC).
- Hook: 4.0 mm (G-6) crochet hook
- Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors
- Finished size: Approx. 3.25 inches (8.3 cm) diameter
Abbreviations
- MC — main color
- CC — contrasting color
- MR — magic ring (an adjustable loop you crochet into)
- sc — single crochet
- dc — double crochet
- inc — increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- st(s) — stitch(es)
- sl st — slip stitch
- ch — chain
- rnd — round
- bobble — 5 dc worked together in the same stitch
- [ ] — repeat the instructions inside the brackets the number of times stated
Gauge
16 sc and 16 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. Work a small flat swatch and measure the center of it; if your stitches are larger than this, go down a hook size, and if smaller, go up.
Tips Before You Start
- Keep your tension even on the increase rounds so the circle stays flat — if it starts to ruffle, your stitches are too loose; if it cups, they're too tight.
- Change colors on the last yarn-over of the stitch before the new color, so the color change sits cleanly at the base of the next stitch.
- Make each bobble firmly and give it a gentle push to the front (wrong side of the work) so the raised bumps pop out on the right side.
- Use a stitch marker at the start of each round — the spiral join is easy to lose track of.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Coaster (make 2 — one with pink MC and blue CC, one with blue MC and pink CC)
Work in a continuous spiral unless told to join. Place a marker in the first stitch of each round.
Setup: With MC, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into it (6 sts).
Rnd 1: inc x6 (12 sts)
Rnd 2: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts)
Rnd 3: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24 sts)
Rnd 4: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30 sts)
Rnd 5: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36 sts)
Rnd 6: [5 sc, inc] x6 (42 sts)
Rnd 7: [6 sc, inc] x6 (48 sts)
Rnd 8: sc in each st around (48 sts). Change to CC.
Rnd 9: sc in each st around (48 sts). Change to MC.
Rnds 10-11: sc in each st around (48 sts). Do not fasten off.
Bobble Diamond (worked in CC)
Note: Bobble = 5 dc together in the same stitch.
Rnd 12: With MC, sc in first 21 sts, change to CC, bobble in next st, change to MC, sc in remaining 26 sts (48 sts)
Rnd 13: With MC, sc in first 20 sts, change to CC, [bobble in next st, sc in next st] x2, bobble in next st, change to MC, sc in remaining 25 sts (48 sts)
Rnd 14: With MC, sc in first 19 sts, change to CC, [bobble in next st, sc in next 2 sts] x3, bobble in next st, change to MC, sc in remaining 24 sts (48 sts)
Rnd 15: With MC, sc in first 20 sts, change to CC, [bobble in next st, sc in next st] x2, bobble in next st, change to MC, sc in remaining 25 sts (48 sts)
Rnd 16: With MC, sc in first 21 sts, change to CC, bobble in next st, change to MC, sc in remaining 26 sts (48 sts)
Rnd 17: With MC, sc in each st around (48 sts). Fasten off.
Edging
Edging rnd: Attach CC with a sl st in any st, ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Assembly and Finishing
Weave in all ends on the wrong side, running each tail through a few stitches in its own color so it doesn't show. Gently shape each coaster into a flat circle and steam-block or lightly mist and pin it flat to dry — this relaxes the cotton and evens out the bobbles. No seaming is needed; each coaster is a single finished piece.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap in any two worsted cotton colors for a seasonal set — sage and cream, or charcoal and mustard look great in a car.
- Add a second edging round in MC for a slightly larger, sturdier coaster that grips the cup holder better.
- For a matching keychain or gift tag, stop after Rnd 7 (48 sts) and add the edging for a mini version.
