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10 Coaster Knitting Patterns

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Coasters are a practical and functional addition to any home, and they make a great gift for any occasion. If your mom loves to have a cup of coffee or tea at the ready, a stack of hand-knit coasters would make a thoughtful and useful gift.

This collection includes 10 coaster knitting patterns that are quick and easy to make. The patterns range from simple garter stitch coasters to more intricate designs featuring cables and lace. You can choose from a variety of yarn weights and colors, making it easy to find a design that matches your mom’s style.

These coaster patterns are perfect for using up leftover yarn from other projects, so it’s a great way to reduce your yarn stash. They can also be a great way to learn new knitting techniques, such as cables or lace, in a small and manageable project.

Not only are these coaster patterns great for gift-giving, but they are also perfect for keeping on hand as a hostess gift. Everyone needs more coasters when they throw parties, and these hand-knit coasters will be a unique and thoughtful addition to any home.

So, if you’re looking for a quick and easy knitting project that will make a great gift, this collection of 10 coaster knitting patterns is the perfect choice. With a variety of designs and techniques, you’re sure to find the perfect pattern for your mom or any other loved one.

For a mom who is also a knitter or crocheter, the Sheep’s Mug Mat is a really cute choice. (This one is from Wool Free and Lovin’ It using a DROPS pattern.) And they’re just round, so you could make them into any animal you like with a change in color and features.

Annemarie Aquino’s Reversible Mug Mat is worked in linen stitch with scrap yarn for a colorful look, while the Cute Heart Mug Rug by Pat Veretto is a sweet sentiment for mom and a useful place to put her drink.

Carol Spurlock’s Coasters for Gauge use mosaic knitting and are a great way to learn that technique while making something useful.

Chana Tyman-Levy’s Tea Towel with Coasters would be a great gift for someone you know likes to drink a lot of tea.

Prefer something with a different shape? I love Berroco’s hexagonal coasters, or there’s the Circular Coaster from Laura Gholston. The Java Flower Coasters from Lusted to Wander are super cute, too, or try the Rainbow Coaster from knitvana (which could easily be done in scraps of any colors).

Or if you’d rather go with a felted coaster (which is what I use in my office) try the knitted coaster from the Sinister Spinster. These are cute plain or embellished, in bold colors or more subdued.

Do you use knit coasters? I’d love to hear about it.

Looking for more patterns for knitted coasters? Check these out on Etsy.

 

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Comments

  1. Those sheep coasters are ADORABLE! I knit a set of coasters when we bought our new living room furniture and I wanted to protect it from glass rings. Probably the best thing I’ve ever made – we use them every day!

    Thanks for posting these great ideas!!

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