With Fall around the corner, I’ve been busy working on a series of Halloween crochet projects to share with you to Halloweenify your home decor.. The first of which is my Halloween crochet coaster pattern which I’ve named, The Ghoster Coaster.
This crochet coaster pattern features the image of a little ghost that’s created using tapestry crochet and basic crochet stitches. But the best part? There are no ends to weave in at the end of this pattern.
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Whether you are looking for a fun way to decorate for a halloween party, want to get ready for the Halloween season, or just appreciate a cute ghost year-round, this easy crochet pattern is a quick project that fits the bill.
How Big Is This Coaster?
The Ghoster Coaster is 5.5″ tall x 5.5″ wide so that it can fit a wide range of mug sizes. While I think circular coasters are great, they don’t tend to fit the large mugs that I use for my morning coffee. So, I wanted to make a coaster that could fit any mug I could throw at it (or place on it).
What is the Best Yarn To Use For This Project?
For this project you’ll need two different colors of yarn: black yarn and white yarn (if you want to make the project as shown).
I’ve chosen a worsted weight cotton yarn for my project for its durability, washability and its ability to handle heat for long periods of time. This easy crochet coaster pattern uses only small quantities of yarn so you could use scrap yarn from your stash if you’d like.
Some folks shy away from acrylic yarn because they are convinced that it will melt. I have used acrylic yarn for coasters in the past and never had an issue with the project melting however, that greatly depends on the quality of the yarn, how hot your drink is and how long it sits on the coaster.
So if acrylic yarn or another fiber is all you have and that’s what you want to use, go for it.
How to Read a Tapestry Crochet Colorwork Chart
This crochet halloween coaster free pattern uses a tapestry crochet colourwork chart to illustrate the ghost image.
This chart is to be read from right to left for right-handed crocheters and left to right for my left-handed friends. Each block in the chart represents a single stitch in the coaster pattern.
The entire crochet coaster is done in single crochet stitches so if you know how to do the single crochet stitch and how to change colours, you can follow the chart to crochet your own crochet ghost coaster.
This is an easy level tapestry crochet project since it uses only two yarn colors. You’ll need only black and white yarn to create one of these cute ghost coasters.
If you’d prefer to have the colour changes written out for you in words, the ad-free PDF version of the pattern includes both the colour chart and the full written version of the pattern. Ad-free PDF versions of this crochet halloween coaster pattern are available in both my Ravelry and Etsy shops.
Purchase an inexpensive ad-free PDF version of this pattern which includes the written version and the colourwork chart in my Ravelry and Etsy shops.
Are Both Sides of These Halloween Crochet Coasters the Same?
No. With tapestry crochet projects, there is a very clear right side and wrong side of the fabric. The right side will face you for the whole project and show the entire image clearly.
The wrong side will show the image though, it will be less clear and you may see signs of your color changes on the back.
If you don’t like that the back of the coaster isn’t as pretty, you can use some felt or fabric to line the back. I never do that because the wrong side is against the table most of the time so I never see it
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Disclaimer:
Feel free to sell the item created by this free crochet coaster pattern but please provide pattern credit back to me when posting online, and please provide a link to The Loopy Lamb blog. Please do not resell, distribute, duplicate, or share this pattern in any printed or digital form, or claim this pattern as your own original design. Please do not use my photos when selling your finished items. This pattern is for personal use only.
Skill Level:
- Easy
Terminology:
- U.S. Terminology
Supplies:
- E / 3.5 mm Crochet Hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- We Crochet Dishie (100% Cotton Yarn, Worsted Weight Yarn (4), 190yds/174m, 100g/3.5oz), 1 Ball each of the following colors:
- Color A: Black (approx. 46 yds/42 m (0.85 oz/24g))
- Color B: White (approx. 21 yds/19 m (0.39 oz/11g))
- Color A: Black (approx. 46 yds/42 m (0.85 oz/24g))
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations:
(click the underlined abbreviations in this list to view a photo and video tutorial for that stitch/technique)
- BLO = Back Loop Only
- CH = Chain
- FO = Finish Off
- SC = Single Crochet
- SL ST = Slip Stitch
- ST = Stitch
- YO = Yarn Over
Finished Size:
- 5.5” tall by 5.5” wide not including fringe
Gauge:
- 23 sts x 16 rows = 4 inches
NOTES:
- Gauge is not vital to the pattern but it may affect the size of your project and the amount of yarn required
- This pattern is worked from the bottom of the coaster to the top.
- A 3.5 mm hook is the recommended hook size for this pattern but I suggest using whatever hook size needed to create a tight, closed fabric free of holes, or whatever hook size needed to match the given gauge.
- If you find that you have holes in your fabric or the yarn you’re carrying is showing through using the recommended hook size, try going down a hook size until you create a tight fabric with no holes in it and no stuffing is showing through.
- If you find that you have holes in your fabric or the yarn you’re carrying is showing through using the recommended hook size, try going down a hook size until you create a tight fabric with no holes in it and no stuffing is showing through.
- Reading the Colorwork Chart: Read the chart starting in the bottom right-hand corner of the chart (for right-handed people) and start in the bottom left-hand corner of the chart for left-handed people.
- Each box in the color chart = 1 SC stitch. Work all stitches in the BLO. Each new round starts in the first box on the right-hand side of the chart for right-handed people and on the left-hand side of the chart for left-handed people and finishes in the last box of that round on the opposite side.
- Each box in the color chart = 1 SC stitch. Work all stitches in the BLO. Each new round starts in the first box on the right-hand side of the chart for right-handed people and on the left-hand side of the chart for left-handed people and finishes in the last box of that round on the opposite side.
- Color changes are done using the last YO of the last stitch before the color change is indicated. Find a color change tutorial here.
- Carry unused yarn colors and crochet over them as you work.
- This entire project is worked in rows worked in the BLO (back loops only).
- When reattaching your yarn at the start of a Row, attach your SL ST under both loops of the first ST or use a standing SC/SC Join stitch, worked under both loops to replace the SL ST join and the first SC stitch of the Row. Find a Standing SC / SC Join Tutorial Here.
- When starting each row, leave a tail a few inches long of both main colours worked in that row hanging on the edge of your work so you will have fringe on both sides.
- Each row ends by fastening off both colours, leaving a yarn tail of a few inches to create your fringe (you’ll trim it up at the end).
- The right side/front side of the project is always facing you. Do not turn your work.
- Start Rows 2-22 by reattaching the main color yarn to the first ST of the previous Row and carrying the yarn inside your stitches.
- I recommend working the first row in the back bump of the chain. Learn how to do that here in my working into the back bump of the chain tutorial.
Purchase an inexpensive ad-free PDF version of this pattern which includes the written version and the colourwork chart in my Ravelry and Etsy shops.
Free Crochet Halloween Coaster Pattern – The Ghoster Coaster
Using Black, CH 32.
FO.
Fringe:
Holding a few strands of the fringe together at a time, on one side, tie an overhand knot to create tassels along the side of your work and secure the yarn ends.
Once all the “tassels” are created, trim the fringe so it’s all the same length.
Steam block, if desired.
That’s it! I hope that you enjoyed making my Ghoster Coaster and you’re feeling ready for thes spooky season. . I’d love to see your finished coaster! If you share your crochet projects on social media, please tag me @theloopylamb and/or use the hashtag #theloopylamb so I can see your project and share it as well.
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