Sand Dollar Coasters

Sand Dollar Coasters by Kati Brown

What is Being Made

The Sand Dollar Coasters pattern creates a set of decorative coasters inspired by the natural texture and pattern of sand dollars. These crocheted coasters are designed for table settings and functional home décor use. The pattern allows crafters to make multiple coasters in coordinating colors, making them suitable for protecting surfaces while adding a coastal-themed aesthetic to any dining or beverage area.

Craft and Primary Technique

This project uses crochet as the primary construction method. The pattern is classified as beginner-level difficulty, making it accessible to crafters who are new to crochet or looking for a straightforward project to build foundational skills. The design emphasizes fundamental crochet techniques while creating a visually interesting finished product.

Stitches and Special Techniques Used

The Sand Dollar Coasters pattern incorporates several essential crochet stitches and techniques:

• Chain stitches (ch) — used to establish the foundation and structure of each round
• Double crochet (dc) — a primary stitch used throughout the pattern for building height and density
• Front post double crochet (fpdc) — creates textured post stitches that work around the posts of previous stitches rather than into the top loops, contributing to the dimensional sand dollar appearance
• Front Post Cluster (fp-cluster) — a special stitch technique that involves multiple yarn overs and post insertions around the same stitch post, creating clustered texture elements characteristic of sand dollar patterns
• Increases — strategic stitch increases shape the circular coaster form and allow the pattern to expand evenly

The pattern notes indicate that chain-2 or chain-3 stitches at the beginning of rounds count as the first stitch, a common technique for maintaining proper stitch counts in circular crochet projects.

Materials and Tools

The pattern specifies Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn in worsted weight. This yarn is 100% mercerized cotton, offering a smooth, durable finish ideal for coasters that may encounter moisture and frequent use. Each color requires one ball of yarn (100 g / 3.5 oz / 186 yards per ball). The pattern calls for four coordinating colors: Jade, Mint, Ecru, and Aqua, allowing crafters to create a cohesive set with tonal variation.

A G (4.00 mm) crochet hook is used to work the worsted weight yarn, and a tapestry needle is needed for weaving in ends and finishing the coasters.

Pattern Information and Resources

The Sand Dollar Coasters pattern is designed by Kati Brown and is available as a downloadable PDF from Hooked By Kati. The pattern is written using US crochet terms and follows Craft Yarn Council abbreviations for clarity and standardization. Video tutorials for this pattern are available at www.hookedbykati.com to provide visual guidance for crafters working through the design. The pattern permits the sale of finished products made from this design, though distribution or resale of the pattern itself is not permitted.