The Whispering Willow Coaster Set: A Free Crochet Pattern for Textured, Leaf-Inspired Home Accents

Bring the Forest to Your Table: The Whispering Willow Coaster Set

Bring the serene beauty of a forest floor to your table with these textured, leaf-shaped coasters. Each coaster features a unique combination of raised stitches and a subtle, organic shape that protects surfaces with natural charm. This free crochet pattern is perfect for beginners looking to add a touch of nature to their home decor.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn (e.g., Lily Sugar'n Cream) in two colors: Forest Green (MC) and Birch Bark (CC). Approximately 50 yards of MC and 30 yards of CC per coaster.
• Hook: Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Gauge: 4 sc = 1 inch, 4 rows = 1 inch
• Other: Yarn needle for weaving in ends, blocking pins (optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Coaster (Make 4)

Round 1: With MC, chain 4. Slip stitch to the first chain to form a ring. Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch). Work 8 single crochet stitches into the ring. Slip stitch to the first single crochet to close the round. (8 sc)

Round 2: Chain 1. Work 2 single crochet in each single crochet around. Slip stitch to the first single crochet. (16 sc)

Round 3: Chain 1. *Single crochet in the next single crochet, 2 single crochet in the next single crochet; repeat from * around. Slip stitch to the first single crochet. (24 sc)

Round 4: Chain 1. *Single crochet in the next 2 single crochet, 2 single crochet in the next single crochet; repeat from * around. Slip stitch to the first single crochet. (32 sc)

Round 5: Chain 1. *Single crochet in the next 3 single crochet, 2 single crochet in the next single crochet; repeat from * around. Slip stitch to the first single crochet. (40 sc)

Round 6 (Leaf Vein Pattern): Chain 1. *Single crochet in the next 4 single crochet, double crochet in the next single crochet, chain 2, double crochet in the same single crochet (this forms a small leaf vein bump); repeat from * around. Slip stitch to the first single crochet. (40 sc, 8 dc bumps)

Round 7: Chain 1. Single crochet in each single crochet and double crochet around, working 2 single crochet in each chain-2 space. Slip stitch to the first single crochet. (48 sc)

Round 8 (Leaf Edge): Chain 1. *Single crochet in the next 5 single crochet, half double crochet in the next single crochet, double crochet in the next single crochet, chain 2, double crochet in the same single crochet, half double crochet in the next single crochet, single crochet in the next 5 single crochet; repeat from * around. Slip stitch to the first single crochet. (48 sts, 8 leaf points)

Round 9: Chain 1. Single crochet in each stitch around, working 2 single crochet in each chain-2 space. Slip stitch to the first single crochet. (56 sc)

Round 10 (Final Leaf Detail): Chain 1. *Single crochet in the next 6 single crochet, half double crochet in the next single crochet, double crochet in the next single crochet, chain 2, double crochet in the same single crochet, half double crochet in the next single crochet, single crochet in the next 6 single crochet; repeat from * around. Slip stitch to the first single crochet. (56 sts, 8 leaf points)

Round 11: Chain 1. Single crochet in each stitch around, working 2 single crochet in each chain-2 space. Slip stitch to the first single crochet. (64 sc)

Round 12 (Border): Chain 1. Single crochet in the next 7 single crochet. *Chain 3, skip 1 single crochet, single crochet in the next 7 single crochet; repeat from * around, ending with chain 3. Slip stitch to the first single crochet. Fasten off MC.

Round 13 (Contrast Edge): Join CC with a slip stitch in any chain-3 space. Chain 1. Work (single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet) in each chain-3 space around. Slip stitch to the first single crochet. Fasten off CC. Weave in all ends.

Finishing

Block each coaster lightly to shape, pinning the leaf points. Allow to dry completely. This will help the coasters lie flat and accentuate the leaf points.