Cast Iron Skillet Coasters Free Crochet Pattern
Cast Iron Skillet Coasters Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
These crocheted coasters are a playful little nod to the cast iron skillet, and they are a joy to make even if you have only just picked up a hook. Each one is a flat black circle with a short handle tab and a single gray ring of surface slip stitches that mimics the seasoned rim of a well-loved pan. They look rustic and farmhouse-cozy on the table, and the cotton single crochet makes them sturdy, absorbent, and pleasantly thick under a mug. Best of all, one coaster takes very little yarn and about half an hour, so you can whip up a whole set before dinner.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Worsted weight (4) cotton yarn — about 50 yds black and 5 yds gray per coaster. Cotton is recommended because it is absorbent and heat-tolerant.
- Hook: 4.0 mm (G-6) crochet hook
- Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker (optional, for the magic ring)
- Finished size: Approx. 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) diameter including the handle
Abbreviations
- ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
- sc — single crochet: insert hook, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
- inc — increase: work 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch.
- sl st — slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
- MR — magic ring: an adjustable loop used to start working in the round.
- st(s) — stitch(es)
- rnd — round
Gauge
16 sc and 16 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. To check, crochet a small flat swatch in the round and measure across the middle; if your stitches are larger than this, go down a hook size, and if smaller, go up.
Tips Before You Start
- Work your single crochets fairly firmly so the coaster stays flat; loose tension makes the circle ripple.
- Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round if you tend to lose your place — the rounds are not joined until the very end.
- Keep the gray surface ring loose enough to sit flat on the fabric; pulling it tight will pucker the coaster.
- Cotton shrinks slightly, so block gently and avoid very hot water when washing.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Skillet Circle (Black)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12 sts).
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18 sts).
Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24 sts).
Rnd 5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30 sts).
Rnd 6: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36 sts).
Rnd 7: [5 sc, inc] x6 (42 sts).
Rnd 8: [6 sc, inc] x6 (48 sts).
Rnd 9: sc in each st around (48 sts). Sl st to join. Fasten off.
Handle (Black)
Row 1: Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (8 sts).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (8 sts).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 2 sts, ch 4, skip 4 sts, sc in last 2 sts (4 sc, 4 ch).
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st and ch across (8 sts). Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
Sew the handle to the circle at one edge, aligning the 8-st edge of the handle with 8 sts on the circle, centered on the last round. Use black yarn and whipstitch.
Surface Ring (Gray)
With gray yarn, embroider a single ring of surface slip stitches around the inside of the skillet, about 0.5 inch from the edge. Work from the right side, inserting the hook under both loops of stitches in Rnd 7, and sl st around. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Assembly and Finishing
Whipstitch the handle to the circle with black yarn, working through the matching stitches so the join is neat and secure. Weave in all ends on the wrong side, then block the coaster lightly by misting it with water and pinning it flat to dry so the circle stays even and the gray ring lies smooth.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Make a set in different colors — charcoal, deep red, or cream — for a coordinated farmhouse table.
- Skip the gray ring for a plain black coaster, or use a contrasting yarn to match your kitchen.
- Add a small loop of chain at the end of the handle so the coaster can hang on a hook.
