Looking for a quick and fun knitting project? Make these awesome knitted coasters! They are perfect for adding a cozy, handmade touch to the home, and they make for a wonderful gift.
These beautiful coasters are very functional, protecting surfaces from hot or cold drinks, and the many free coaster patterns below offer such a variety of designs.
Knitting coasters is a very satisfying project. For beginners, it is a great way to practice knitting without committing to something too large. Even seasoned knitters like to make these as a break from very complex knitting projects.
Below is a long list of free knitted coaster patterns that are perfect for quick, fun projects.
Some free patterns found here:
Simple Garter Stitch Coasters - Perfect for beginners, just knit every row.
Woven Texture Coasters - A cool design that adds a bit of texture. Add a fringe section with a tapestry needle to give the coaster more flare.
Cable Knit Coasters - A bit more advanced knitting here but super fun if you want to practice cabling.
Color Block Coasters - Use up scrap yarn and play around with different colors and combinations.
Lace Pattern Coasters - For those looking to try something delicate and decorative.
Various Motifs - Find seasonal designs, along with fun patterns such as teacups, hearts, fruits, and more.
Knitted coasters are not only a fun and simple project but also a practical addition to any home.
Whether a knitter is looking to protect surfaces with a personalized touch or wants a creative, handmade, useful gift idea, coasters are perfect.
With endless possibilities in patterns, textures, and colors, knitting homemade coasters allows the crafter to experiment and enjoy the art of knitting at their own pace.
Give knitted mug rugs a try as well. These are knitted mats that are larger than coasters and smaller than placemats. Mug rugs provide room enough for a drink and a snack!
Whether you decide to knit up a set of coasters or knit up some cute mug rugs, the free patterns found here and on the mug rug page will provide so many options!
Happy knitting!
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Try this free knit pattern for an adorable coaster to whip up for yourself or give as a gift.
Simple Homestead Living
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This spool knit Apple Coaster patten is available for free and a great project for a skill level of beginner.
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This blog has a free coaster pattern with a simple knit basketweave in the center and then crochet a ripple effect on the coaster edges. It makes a textured double-sided coaster.
Stratagem Addict
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These buffalo check coasters with three different options use the double knitting technique making these coasters twice as thick so they are very absorbent.
by Alicia DeHart at Ravelry
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This is a simple pattern geared for moderate beginners which used the knit stitch and knit two together decrease to knit some adorable candy corn coasters for Halloween.
Just Be Crafty
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Add a personal touch to the holiday with a hand-knit coaster with a Christmas tree. The pattern is free.
Nimble Needles
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Knit a coaster of your favorite citrus fruit -
lemon, orange, grapefruit, lime, blood orange. It's the perfect stashbuster knit project.
by Elissa Brown at Ravelry
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Knit matching coasters and placemats with a fun teacup detail using this free pattern.
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Here is a double moss stitch coaster pattern that is created using only knit stitches and purl stitches making it an easy knit project.
Premier Yarns
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Knitted coasters are a quick and easy project for a beginner skill-level knitter. Here you will find a set of patterns for a simple square coaster in garter stitch, a Stockinette stitch coaster with a garter stitch border and a rectangular shape coaster commonly known as a mug rug.
Treasurie
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For this free pattern the center is worked and then stitches are picked up and knitted on the sides to complete the border.
Just Be Crafty
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Check out this free knit pattern for a square coaster you can knit in less than one hour. Suitable for a beginner knitter.
Nimble Needles
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You don’t even have to know how to knit to make these attractive French Knitted coasters. Learn how to make them with this free tutorial.
My Poppet
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This free coaster pattern may appear complicated but you only need to know the knit and purl stitches to make it.
Premier Yarns
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Learn how to knit heart coasters with this free pattern. They make great gifts.
Gather
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With this knitting pattern, you can create herringbone-stitch coasters. They're simple to make and perfect for using up leftover yarn from your yarn stash.
Handy Little Me
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Hot Cuppa Coaster is a free double knitting pattern available as a downloadable PDF.
by Chana Tyman-Levy at Ravelry
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Add a handmade touch to your morning coffee with these patterns featuring one crochet design and one knit design.
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Here you will find a duo of free coaster patterns - one knit design and one crochet design.
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This is an ideal knit coaster pattern for a first-time knitter since you only have to knit rows.
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Learn how to create colorful and textural knit I-cord coasters with this pattern.
Handicraft
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This knitting coaster pattern is quick and easy, perfect for beginners. Plus, it's free!
Artful Homemaking
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Knit jiffy round coasters with this free pattern. Leftover worsted weight cotton yarn can be used for this project.
Coffee n' Crafts
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Linen stitch works up a nice flat fabric that is perfect for coasters. You can make them all in one color or use up cotton yarn scraps to make beautiful coasters in multiple colors.
by Deborah West at Ravelry
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Learn how to create easy knitted coasters using macrame rope with this free pattern.
Gemma & Company
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Knit a square coaster with mitered corners using this free pattern.
Learn Knitting Stitches
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With these free directions, you can knit some adorable coasters.
Originally Lovely
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Free knitting pattern for poker coasters. A fun project to enhance your stranded colorwork skills.
Oh La Lana! Knitting Blog
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This seed stitch border coaster is very simple to knit with this free pattern and instructions.
Chem Knits
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This is a simple coaster pattern to knit. It's free.
Dhem Knits
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This beginner pattern features the seed stitch for an easy, beautiful, textured coaster.
Mama In A Stitch
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Here is a farmhouse inspired knit coaster pattern. This pattern has a vintage look.
Wool Free and Lovin' Knit
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This super simple coaster is so quick to knit up, and uses worsted cotton yarn.
by MrDarcyisGreat on Ravelry
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Knit up a quick and easy coaster with this free pattern. It's an easy pattern and suitable for a knitting beginner.
Christa Co Design
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Create a charming set of coasters using simple slip stitches for easy colorwork practice.
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This free knit coaster pattern is a basic garter stitch design with an interesting color arrangement.
Hobbii
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These easy coasters can add a bit of color to your St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
Craft Bits
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Get into the St. Patrick's Day spirit by grabbing knitting needles and work up some green coasters using this simple design.
Just Be Crafty
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This free star coaster pattern is made using the entrelac method of knitting.
Jessie At Home
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With this free knit pattern, make coasters with a star motif in the center.
Mangia E Statti Zitto
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Knit up some cute star-shaped coasters to use for holiday decor, birthday parties, Independence Day and other patriotic holidays.
Edie Eckman
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These star Coasters are a take on the vintage circle dishcloths. They are quick project to knit. Great leftover yarn project.
Ravelry
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This page on Knitting in the Park has two quick free projects that can add a bit of flair to your home - a basket weave coaster and a diagonal knit coaster.
Knitting In The Park
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A perfect project for utilizing leftover yarn. This coaster is tightly knitted in linen stitch, resulting in a sturdy, smooth fabric with a woven linen look.
by Caitlin Phillips at Ravelry
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