Free Crochet Daisy Flower Coaster Pattern: 8 Daisies

This free crochet daisy flower coaster pattern makes a sage-green round coaster with eight small white daisies on slender stems. You will crochet two flat circles, five-petal flowers, and tiny leaves. The stems are carefully secured inside the edge, leaving a flat center for your mug.

Skill level: Confident beginner; careful assembly
Project: Decorative floral mug coaster
Hook: 3.5 mm (US E-4)
Yarn: DK/light (3) cotton
Base: Two 8-round circles; 64 hdc each
Flowers: 8 daisies, 5 petals each
Leaves: 4 small crocheted leaves
Estimated pad diameter: About 4–5 in (10–13 cm); measure yours

Before you start: This is an original design based on the look of a flower-garden coaster, not a transcription of a video. Stitch counts have been checked, but the finished size, wire structure, and mug stability still require a real handmade sample.

What makes this daisy coaster different?

The flowers grow out from the outside edge, not from beneath the mug. In this crochet daisy flower coaster pattern, eight white blooms surround a sage-green pad. Four small leaves finish the garden look. The dark-green edging hides the join between the two circles.

Make the base before cutting any wire. Your empty mug should sit entirely on the flat middle of the pad, clear of the flowers and stems. If the finished coaster rocks, use it as a decorative display instead of a functional coaster.

Materials, size, and stitches

Smooth DK/light (3) cotton yarn in sage green for both circles
Small amounts of dark green, white, and golden yellow cotton yarn
3.5 mm crochet hook (US E-4), or a size suited to your cotton
Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors, measuring tape
Eight pieces of smooth 20–22 gauge craft/floral wire (four about 5 in / 13 cm; four about 3.5 in / 9 cm)
Round-nose pliers, wire cutters, green floral tape
Matching sewing thread or dark-green yarn for securing the wire loops

Gauge and fit: The pad diameter is only an estimate. For a reliable size, crochet the first circle and measure across its center. A 3.5 mm hook and DK cotton are starting choices; they have not been physically tested with this pattern. Both circles must be the same diameter.

DK/light yarn belongs to category 3 in the Craft Yarn Council yarn weight guide. Use it to compare yarn labels if your yarn weight is unclear; you can keep this pattern open while checking the guide.

Important: This wired version is adult decorative tablecraft. Fold and cover every wire end. Never leave bare sharp wire. Do not use it in a microwave, dishwasher, near flames, or as a hot-pan trivet. Keep it away from small children and pets. If a wire breaks through or the mug tilts, stop using it as a coaster.

US crochet abbreviations

MR: magic ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
sl st: slip stitch
inc: two stitches in one stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
FO: fasten off

Use continuous rounds for the green circles. A marker shows the first stitch of each round. Turning chains are not needed.

Crochet daisy flower coaster pattern: Make the base

With sage green, make the first disk. Work half double crochet stitches in a continuous spiral. Do not slip stitch to join each round. Move your marker into the first stitch of each new round.

Round 1: MR, work 8 hdc into the ring. Pull the tail to close. (8 hdc)

Round 2: Work 2 hdc in each stitch around. (16 hdc)

Round 3: *1 hdc in next stitch, 2 hdc in next stitch.* Repeat from * to * 8 times. (24 hdc)

Round 4: *1 hdc in next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch.* Repeat 8 times. (32 hdc)

Round 5: *1 hdc in next 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch.* Repeat 8 times. (40 hdc)

Round 6: *1 hdc in next 4 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch.* Repeat 8 times. (48 hdc)

Round 7: *1 hdc in next 5 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch.* Repeat 8 times. (56 hdc)

Round 8: *1 hdc in next 6 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch.* Repeat 8 times. (64 hdc)

Finish with a slip stitch into the first stitch of the last round. Fasten off, leaving enough yarn to secure the end. Make a second identical disk, also ending with 64 hdc. This second circle will hide the stem anchors underneath.

Diagram of two matching eight-round crochet circles with stitch counts eight through sixty-four — Stitch check: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, and 64 hdc. Make two circles.

Flatness check: Place the first disk on a table after Round 4 and again after Round 8. If it cups or ruffles, check the stitch count and your tension. The numbers are a written plan, not a guarantee of a flat circle in every yarn.

Step 2: Make eight white crochet daisies

Every flower has a small golden center and five white petals. Make one sample flower before crocheting all eight. Keep the yellow starting tail secure.

Yellow center: Make a magic ring with yellow cotton. Work 5 sc into the ring. Pull closed and join with a slip stitch into the first sc. (5 sc) Fasten off, leaving a long yellow tail to attach the finished flower to its stem.

White petal 1: Join white yarn with a slip stitch into the first yellow sc. In that same yellow stitch, ch 2, work 3 dc, ch 2, and sl st again into the same stitch. (1 petal; 3 dc)

White petals 2–5: Work (sl st, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st) into each of the four unused yellow sc, completing the whole sequence in one yellow stitch before moving to the next. (5 petals total; 15 dc)

Fasten off white and weave its ends into the back without pulling the petal tips inward. Repeat to make eight flowers.

Illustrated five-petal daisy with a five-stitch yellow center and five groups of three white double crochets — Each yellow stitch supports one white petal. Five center stitches make five petals.

Step 3: Crochet four tiny green leaves

With dark green, ch 6. You will work along one side of the chain, turn around its end, and come back along the unused loops.

First side: In the second chain from the hook, work 1 sc. Work 1 hdc in the next chain, 1 dc in the next, 1 hdc in the next, and 1 sc in the last chain. (5 stitches)

Other side: Ch 1 to turn around the end. Work into the unused loops on the opposite side of the SAME foundation chain: sc in the last chain just used, hdc in the next, dc in the next, hdc in the next, sc in the last free loop. Sl st into the first sc to close. (10 stitches across both sides)

Fasten off with an 8 in (20 cm) tail for sewing. Make four leaves.

If a leaf twists, wet-block it lightly if the yarn label permits. Keep the leaves small so they do not slip under the mug.

Step 4: Build eight protected flower stems

For this crochet daisy flower coaster pattern, keep the four long stems alternating with four short ones. This gives each flower room without crowding the center.

Thin, supported stems give the reference design its upright flowers. Crochet chains alone will droop, so this version uses fully covered, flexible craft wire as a core.

1. Cut four longer and four shorter wire pieces. Use pliers to curl both ends of every piece into tight, completely closed loops. No pointed end should remain.

2. Cover the wire and both loops with green floral tape. Wrap a thin layer of dark-green cotton yarn over the taped stem. Secure both yarn ends under the wrapping.

3. With the long yellow tail from the daisy, sew through the yarn-covered loop at the top and the back of the five-stitch yellow center several times. Tie and hide the tail at the back. Do not stitch through the petals.

4. Sew one small crocheted leaf about halfway along each of four stems. Pass the sewing tail under the green yarn wrapping a few times, then secure it. Leave four stems leaf-free.

Diagram showing wire stem with closed wrapped top and bottom loops and instructions to conceal all metal — Close and cover both wire ends before attaching the flowers or the coaster.

Step 5: Sew on the stems and close the coaster

Eight-stem placement diagram — Round 8. Attach stems to stitches 1, 9, 17, 25, 33, 41, 49, 57 — Attach the eight stems every eight edge stitches. Keep the center empty for the mug.

Place the top green disk right side up. Mark eight evenly spaced points around Round 8. Count from the first marked stitch: 1, 9, 17, 25, 33, 41, 49, 57. There are exactly eight edge stitches between neighboring markers.

Crochet daisy flower coaster pattern diagram marking the eight stem attachment positions around the green base — Attach the eight stems every eight edge stitches. Keep the center empty for the mug.

1. At each marked point, place the lower closed loop of a wrapped stem just inside the disk’s outside edge. Make sure the wire does not extend under the central mug area.

2. Using a needle and dark-green yarn, sew through the covered wire loop and the outside stitches of the top disk at least four times. Knot the sewing yarn securely on its underside. Repeat at all eight positions.

3. Alternate long and short stems around the disk. Fan the stems outward, away from the middle. Do not position any flower where the mug will sit.

4. Place the backing disk underneath, with wrong sides touching. Align both 64-stitch outer rounds and trap all eight covered lower loops between them.

5. With dark-green yarn, insert the hook through both layers at the aligned first edge stitches. Work 1 sc through each paired stitch all the way around. Join to the first sc with a slip stitch. (64 joining sc) Fasten off and hide the tail.

Cross-section illustration showing covered stem loop hidden between top and backing disks joined with 64 single crochet stitches — Secure the wire loops to the outer top disk, cover with the back, and join both circles.

Turn the coaster over and gently inspect the seam. No wire loop or pointed metal should be visible or felt. Adjust the flower angles by bending the covered stems gently. Do not repeatedly bend the same spot until the wire weakens.

Step 6: Check the fit before using it

Set the coaster on a firm, level, dry surface. Place an empty, room-temperature mug in the center. It should sit on the flat sage fabric only and stay level when the coaster is moved slightly.

Lift the mug and check every stem attachment. If the base rocks, a stem pushes underneath, or a sharp part is exposed, the project is display-only until corrected. Do not rely on flowers or wires to support a drink.

Care: Spot-clean the yarn with a damp cloth. Do not soak or machine-wash a piece that contains craft wire. Let it air-dry completely. If the wire rusts, breaks, or works loose, stop using the coaster.

Common crochet daisy coaster problems

Problem	What to check
The green circle curls	Recount increases. Each round adds exactly 8 hdc. Check your yarn and tension.
One disk is larger	Make sure both have 8 rounds and 64 hdc. Use the same yarn and hook.
A daisy has four petals	The yellow center must contain 5 sc. Use each stitch once for one white petal.
The flowers droop	Check the wire gauge and wrapping. Keep stems short or make a decorative flat-stem version.
The mug is unstable	Move all anchors to the outer edge. Do not use it as a coaster if the center still rocks.
The join looks bulky	Keep wire base loops small, near the outside edge, and away from the mug’s resting area.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make this daisy coaster without wire?

Yes. Replace each stem with a chain of your chosen length, then slip stitch back along the chain and attach it at the edge. The flowers will lie flat rather than standing upright. This wire-free option is easier to clean and is better for purely crocheted décor.

How many flowers go around the coaster?

This version has eight five-petal daisies. Place one stem every eight stitches along a 64-stitch outside round.

Can I use a different cotton yarn?

Yes. Make both circles with the same yarn and hook. Measure the first disk and check that your mug fits inside its flat center. The size may change.

Can I use it with a hot mug?

Use caution. The yarn is cotton, but the project contains covered metal and raised embellishments. Never microwave it or use it beneath hot cookware. Verify a stable, undamaged base with an empty mug before any ordinary use.

Save this flower coaster for later

Bookmark this free crochet daisy flower coaster pattern, especially the round-by-round base counts and eight-stem placement map. If you are new to these stitches, start with our magic circle tutorial. You can also use our crochet hook size chart or beginner crochet guide.

Pattern note: The photo represents the intended decorative look. The written stitch counts are independently calculated, but no physical prototype has yet confirmed the exact flower posture, dimensions, or mug performance. Test a sample before treating the design as fully verified.

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