Crochet Cactus Coasters

Crochet cactus coasters are perfect for any plant lover! Use our free crochet pattern to make the colorful coasters.

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These cute crochet cacti uses simple beginner crochet stitches.

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Cactus Coaster Crochet Pattern

Supplies

Yarn (I used green, white and pink)
Crochet hook – 3.5 mm
Scissors
Tapestry needle

Directions

Step 1

Select a color for the coaster and hold the open end of the yarn bundle without cutting it from the bundle.

Start your crochet with a magic ring. Make a loop at the open end of the bundle and insert the hook through the loop.

A pink crochet hook and a pink crochet needle.

Step 2

Yarn over and pull through the loop. Keep the short, open end secured.

Step 3

Chain one on hook to secure the magic ring. We will count this as the first SC (single crochet) of this round.

A pink crochet hook is being used to crochet a green yarn.

Step 4

Start round 1 with a single crochet stitch through the magic ring.

Step 5

Work 11 or 12 more (a total of 12 or 13) single crochet through the magic ring.

A green crochet hook with a pink crochet hook.

Step 6

Pull the short, open end of the magic ring to close the center of the ring.

A green crochet stitch with a pink crochet hook.

Step 7

End round 1 with a slip stitch through the top stitch of the 1^st single crochet.

A green crocheted ball with a pink crochet hook.

Step 8

Chain 1 on hook. We will count this as a single crochet.

Step 9

Work a single crochet through the loop of the top chain (of round 1) near the hook.

Step 10

Work a single crochet through the next chain.

A green crocheted flower with a pink crochet hook.

Step 11

Work 2 single crochet through the next stitch.

Step 12

Continue to work 1 single crochet into a chain stitch and 2 single crochet into the next chain stitch to complete round 2.

A green crocheted leaf with a pink crochet hook.

Step 13

Secure round 2 with a slip stitch.

Step 14

Chain 1 on hook. We will count this as a single crochet.

Step 15

Work a single crochet through the chain stitch near the hook. Work 2 single crochet through each chain stitch of round 2.

Step 16

Continue to work 2 single crochet into each chain stitch of the previous round.

A green crocheted circle with a pink crochet hook.

Step 17

Secure the round with a slip stitch.

Step 18

You can work another round or 2 if you want a bigger coaster or you can finish the coaster in round 3. Work a slip knot, keep 2 inches extra yarn and cut off yarn from bundle.

A green crocheted circle next to a pink crochet hook.

Step 19

Use a tapestry needle to secure the open end over and under the crochet pattern on the backside.

Select a yarn to stitch the spike patterns on the crochet cactus pattern.

Step 20

You can use a tapestry needle or a crochet hook to stitch the spike patterns on the crochet coaster pattern.

Step 21

Simply work some arrow-patterns around the center and border of the crochet cactus pattern. Secure the yarn on the backside of the crochet pattern after you are done.