Olive Linen Stitch Coasters Free Crochet Pattern
Olive Linen Stitch Coasters Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
These Olive Linen Stitch Coasters are a cozy little project for anyone who wants a quick, satisfying make — perfect for beginners ready to try a new stitch texture and for seasoned makers who love a fast finish. The linen stitch gives each coaster a dense, woven look that feels sturdy and slightly textured in the hand, like a tiny piece of fabric rather than a lacy motif. Alternating bands of olive and ochre create a warm, earthy, hygge-inspired palette that looks lovely on a coffee table or under a mug of tea. Worked in worsted weight cotton, each 4-inch square coaster is absorbent, washable, and made to be used every day.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (4) cotton yarn — approximately 20 yards of olive and 20 yards of ochre per coaster (about 80 yards of each color for the set of four).
- Hook: 4.0 mm (US G/6) crochet hook.
- Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and a measuring tape or ruler.
- Finished size: Each coaster measures approximately 4 inches (10 cm) square.
Abbreviations
- ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
- sc — single crochet: insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
- sk — skip: leave the next stitch or space unworked.
- sp — space: the gap created by a chain in the previous row.
- st(s) — stitch(es).
- sl st — slip stitch: insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
Gauge
20 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in linen stitch. To check, crochet a small swatch in pattern and measure a 4-inch section; if your stitches are larger, go down a hook size, and if smaller, go up a hook size.
Tips Before You Start
- Keep your chain-1 spaces loose. The linen stitch relies on those little gaps; if they are too tight, the fabric pulls in and the coaster won't lie flat.
- Count your stitches at the end of every row. You should always have 20 stitches (10 sc and 10 ch-1 spaces) — a quick count keeps the edges straight.
- Change colors at the end of a row. Finish the last sc of the row with the new color so the color change sits neatly at the edge.
- Work over your carried yarn. Carry the unused color up the side edge and work over it where possible to keep the coasters tidy and avoid extra ends.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Coaster (make 4)
Set-up: With olive, ch 21.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, [ch 1, sk 1, sc in next ch] across, turn (20 sts).
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, [ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, sc in next sc] across, turn (20 sts).
Rows 3-4: Repeat Row 2 (20 sts).
Color change: Change to ochre.
Rows 5-8: Repeat Row 2 (20 sts).
Color change: Change to olive.
Rows 9-12: Repeat Row 2 (20 sts).
Color change: Change to ochre.
Rows 13-16: Repeat Row 2 (20 sts).
Color change: Change to olive.
Rows 17-20: Repeat Row 2 (20 sts). Do not fasten off.
Border
Border rnd: Ch 1, sc evenly around the entire coaster, working 1 sc in each st and 1 sc in each row-end, and 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Assembly and Finishing
Each coaster is worked in one piece, so there is no seaming. Weave in all ends on the wrong side with your tapestry needle, threading the tails through a few stitches to secure them. Block each coaster lightly to square: mist with water, pin to a 4-inch square on a blocking mat, and let dry completely. Repeat the pattern three more times for a set of four.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Change the palette: Swap olive and ochre for any two contrasting colors to match your home, or use a single color for a minimalist look.
- Add a hanging loop: Before fastening off the border, ch 8 and sl st back to the corner to create a small loop for hanging.
- Make a matching set: Work the coasters in reverse color order (ochre first) for a coordinated, slightly varied set.
