How to Crochet an Adorable Bear Coaster — Easy Step-by-Step Pattern

Protect your surfaces with a sprinkle of handmade charm. This easy crochet bear coaster pattern creates a small, cuddly coaster with little ears—perfect for mugs, glasses, or as a sweet gift. Below you'll find the materials list, step-by-step rounds to form the coaster and ears, plus finishing tips to close the center with an invisible join.

Looking for a charming way to protect your surfaces with a touch of whimsy? Enter the Crochet Bear Coaster - the adorable addition your coffee breaks have been missing! These handcrafted coasters are not only practical but also oh-so-cute. Your mugs and glasses will sit cozily on the bear's back, adding a delightful element to your table setting. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee or enjoying a relaxing evening tea, these charming coasters will put a smile on your face every time you reach for your drink. Treat yourself to these lovable crochet bear coasters and elevate your beverage experience with a sprinkle of cuteness.

Finished crochet bear coaster ready to hold a mug—cute and practical for everyday use.

Materials

• 8 Plymouth cotton yarn
• 4.5 millimeter crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

Steps

Close-up of the beginning stitches for the coaster—start by working a small round.

Round 1

Chain 3.

Yarn over, insert hook in the first chain, pull through. You should have 3 loops on your hook.

Yarn over, pull through all 3 loops. Now, you should have 1 loop on your hook.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 nine more times, totaling 10 half double crochets.

Slip stitch to join the round.

Round 2

Chain 2, this counts as the first half double crochet.

Half double crochet in each stitch around, reaching a total of 20 stitches.

Slip stitch to join the round.

Working increases in Round 3 to flatten the coaster—keep the increases evenly spaced.

For Round 3

Chain 2, this counts as the first half double crochet.

Half double crochet in the first stitch. Then, in the next stitch, half double crochet twice (increase).

Repeat the increase step around until the end of the round to have a total of 30 stitches.

Slip stitch to join the round.

Round 4: Bear Ears

Do not chain at the start of this round.

Double crochet 5 times in the first stitch to form the bear’s right ear.

Slip stitch in the next stitch. Then, single crochet once in the next 4 stitches, followed by a slip stitch.

Double crochet 5 times in the next stitch to form the bear’s left ear. Slip stitch again.

Single crochet in all remaining stitches around.

Fasten off in the second to the last stitch.

Shape the ear sections by working multiple double crochets into single stitches, then continue around the coaster.

Finishing Touches

Weaving in ends with a tapestry needle to create a neat, invisible join and close the center.

Invisible Join:

Insert your tapestry needle into the front of the first double crochet stitch and pull through.

Carry the thread over to the front side and insert your tapestry needle into the back loop of the stitch from which you fastened off. Pull through.

Weave the ends through the first round of stitches to close the hole in the middle and finish the ends securely.