Chocolate Monstera Leaf Crochet Coaster Set Free Pattern

Introduction

These Chocolate Monstera Leaf Coasters are a sweet little set of four round coasters, each topped with a simple leaf appliqué in rich chocolate brown and finished with a caramel border. They are perfect for beginners who want a quick, satisfying project, and for anyone who loves a tropical touch on their table. The flat, single crochet construction means there is no shaping to worry about, so each coaster grows easily from a small circle into a neat 4.5-inch disc. Worked in worsted weight cotton, they feel sturdy and smooth under a glass, and the raised leaf adds just enough texture to make them look special.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (category 4) cotton yarn. Color A (chocolate brown): 50 yards total for 4 coasters and 4 leaves. Color B (caramel): 30 yards total for borders and veins.
• Hook: 4.0 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
• Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker (optional), rust-proof pins for assembly and blocking.
• Finished size: Coaster 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) in diameter; leaf appliqué 3.5 inches (9 cm) long.

Abbreviations

• ch – chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
• sc – single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• inc – increase: work 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch.
• sl st – slip stitch: insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
• MR – magic ring: an adjustable loop used to start a circle.
• st(s) – stitch(es).
• rnd – round: one complete circle of stitches.
• yo – yarn over: wrap the yarn around your hook.
• [ ] – repeat the instructions inside the brackets the number of times stated.

Gauge

16 single crochet and 18 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm). To check, crochet a small flat swatch in single crochet and measure the stitch and round counts over 4 inches; adjust your hook size if needed so your coasters come out at 4.5 inches across.

Tips Before You Start

• Work the coaster base in a continuous spiral unless a round tells you to join. Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round so you never lose your place.
• Keep your tension even and slightly firm so the coaster lies flat. If the disc starts to cup, your stitches are too tight; if it ruffles, they are too loose.
• Cotton yarn gives the best result here because it holds its shape and lies flat after blocking. Avoid stretchy acrylic for coasters.
• When you sew on the leaf, catch only the back loops of the leaf and the front loops of the coaster so the leaf sits raised and the coaster stays flat.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Coaster Base (make 4, Color A)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).

Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12 sts).

Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24 sts).

Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30 sts).

Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36 sts).

Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] x6 (42 sts).

Rnd 8: [6 sc, inc] x6 (48 sts).

Rnd 9: sc in each st around (48 sts).

Rnd 10: Change to Color B. sc in each st around (48 sts). Fasten off and weave in ends.

Leaf Appliqué (make 4, Color A)

Rnd 1: Ch 12. sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 9 ch, 3 sc in last ch, turn, sc in next 9 ch, sc in last ch (22 sts).

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first 10 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 10 sts, sc in last st (24 sts).

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first 11 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 11 sts, sc in last st (26 sts).

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in first 12 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 12 sts, sc in last st (28 sts).

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in first 13 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 13 sts, sc in last st (30 sts).

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in first 14 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 14 sts, sc in last st (32 sts).

Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in first 15 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 15 sts, sc in last st (34 sts).

Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in first 16 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 16 sts, sc in last st (36 sts). Fasten off, leaving an 8-inch tail for sewing.

Leaf Veins (Color B)

With the right side of the leaf facing you, join Color B at the base of the leaf. Work a surface slip stitch up the center: insert the hook in the center stitch at the base, yarn over, and pull through. *Insert the hook in the next stitch up, yarn over, and pull through the loop on your hook; repeat from * to the tip. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Assembly

Pin one leaf appliqué centered on each coaster base. Sew in place using Color A and a tapestry needle, catching only the back loops of the leaf and the front loops of the coaster. Weave in ends.

Edging (Color B)

Join Color B with sc in any stitch of coaster Rnd 10. sc in each st around (48 sts). Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends. Repeat for all four coasters.

Assembly and Finishing

Check that each leaf is centered and pinned flat before you sew, and remove pins as you go so the leaf does not shift. Sew with small, even stitches, then weave in all ends on the wrong side, splitting the yarn tail through a few stitches to secure it. Block each coaster by spritzing lightly with water, pinning it flat to a towel or blocking mat, and letting it dry completely so the edges lie perfectly round.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the caramel border for a bright green to make the leaf pop, or use a cream border for a softer, latte-inspired look.
• Make a matching set of six by simply repeating the base and leaf four more times; the yardage scales easily.
• Add a second surface slip stitch line branching from the center vein for a more detailed leaf, or leave the vein off for a cleaner, minimalist coaster.