Feather Stitch Crochet Coasters Free Pattern

Why You’ll Love the Feather Stitch Crochet Coasters

Coasters are great mini projects that not only add a touch of charm to your decor, but they also serve as practical accessories for everyday use. This makes the Feather Stitch Crochet Coasters a great crochet project no matter what level of crojo you have!

The Feather Stitch has many potential uses, because of the gorgeous finished look and the thickness of the piece, but I thought none were better than coasters (or afghans if you’re following the New Year’s New Stitch CAL)!

What is the Feather Stitch?

The Feather Stitch is one of those gorgeous textures that looks way more complicated than it really is. It creates a beautiful, layered look that almost resembles a braid or feathered fabric, making it a standout choice for projects where the stitch is the star. Because it has a bit of thickness and a lot of visual interest, the Feather Stitch is perfect for things like afghans, bags, and of course—coasters! It adds a plush, absorbent quality that’s just what you want to protect your furniture in style.

What else do I need to know about the Feather Stitch?

• It is a dense “yarn eater” stitch, so it will use up a lot of yarn overall.
• It is also reversible, so there isn’t a “right side”.
  
  

What are the stitch multiples?

The crochet feather stitch is worked over an odd number of stitches, so the beginning chain needs to be an even number.

About the Skill Level

These Feather Stitch Crochet Coasters are considered an intermediate project, as this stitch requires some experience with crochet basics, but you can check out the full Feather Stitch tutorial and master this stitch in no time!

About the Yarn

Although this pattern calls for DK weight yarn and a G hook, you can easily change the hook sizes and yarn weights just by adjusting your beginning chain amount, because crochet coasters have no boundaries: the size and finished look is up to you!

You can use matte neutrals or bright colors with a sheen. You can use variegated yarns, tweeds, or even make them striped. You can use acrylic yarn, cotton yarn, or anything in between. I used King Cole Simply Denim DK, which is a cotton-acrylic blend.

The Crochet Pattern

Keep reading for a list of what you need to make the Feather Stitch Crochet Coasters, including the stitch pattern instructions!

Materials

DK Weight Yarn (#3)

• .4oz/35yds (per coaster)

G/6/4.00mm Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle

Scissors

Gauge

Not critical for this project

Finished Measurements

4.5” x 5.25” Without fringe

Stitch Guide

ch = chain

FS = See Special Stitches

hdc = double crochet

sc = single crochet

sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)

YO = yarn over

Skill Level

Intermediate

Written in U.S. Terms

Pattern Notes

• Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
• This project is worked from the bottom up.
• Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.
• To adjust size: The crochet feather stitch is worked over an odd number of stitches, so the beginning chain needs to be an even number, resulting in an odd number of stitches.
• There is a complementary video on YouTube.
  
  
  
  

Special Stitches

Feather Stitch (FS) [R3 only]: YO, insert hook in ch-1 space from previous row, YO, draw up a loop, YO, insert hook in skipped sc 2 rows below (just below the ch-1 space), YO, draw up a loop, YO insert hook in next unworked ch-1 space from previous row, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw through all 7 loops on hook.

Feather Stitch (FS) [R4 and remaining rows]: YO, insert hook in ch-1 space from previous row, YO, draw up a loop, YO, insert hook in ch-1 space 2 rows below, YO, draw up a loop, YO insert hook in next unworked ch-1 space from previous row, YO, draw up a loop, YO, draw through all 7 loops on hook.

Instructions

R1. Working in the back bump of the chain across: Ch 18, sc in 2nd chain from hook and in each ch across, turn (17 sc)

R2. Ch 1, hdc in 1st st, *ch 1, skip 1, hdc in next* across, turn (9 hdc, 8 ch-1)

R3. Ch 1, hdc in 1st hdc, ch 1, *FS, ch 1* across to last ch-1 space, YO, insert hook in last ch-1 space from previous row, YO, draw up a loop, YO, insert hook in skipped sc 2 rows below (just below the ch-1 space), YO, draw up a loop, ch 1, hdc in last st, turn 

R4. Ch 1, hdc in 1st hdc, ch 1, *FS, ch 1* across, hdc in last st, turn 

R5-16. Repeat R4

R17. Ch 1, sc in the end of each row down the side, sc in each st across the bottom, sc in the end each row up the side, sc in each st and ch-1 space across the top, sl st to join; Fasten.

Finishing

• Add fringe to the sides using the larkspur method.
• Hide all strings.