Crochet Coaster Pattern: Embrace Autumn with Mosaic Magic

Introduction

As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp, it’s time to bring a touch of autumn into your home with our “Autumn” crochet coaster pattern. This mosaic technique project combines the beauty of fall with the artistry of crochet, making it a perfect addition to your seasonal décor or a thoughtful handmade gift. Plus, we’ll explore a round join from the back, a technique that’s perfect for crochet projects with changing colors in each round.

Materials Needed

Gather the following supplies:

1. Cotton yarn in autumnal shades (We used saffron yellow (A), and olive brown (B)).
2. A crochet hook suitable for your chosen yarn.
3. Yarn needle for weaving in ends.
4. Scissors.

For smaller coaster we used Scheepjes Catona yarn and hook 3.5 mm, for larger – Scheepjes Cahlista and hook 5 mm.

Abreviations

US notations used.

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
st – stitch
slst – slip stitch
dc – double crochet
BLOsc – single crochet into back loop
FLOdc – double crochet into front loop
BLOsc-inc – two BLOsc into one st
FLOdc-inc – two FLOdc into one st

Round Join from the Back – Perfect for Mosaic Crochet

One of the challenges in mosaic crochet is changing colors in each round while keeping your work neat and tidy. To achieve a clean and polished look, use the “Join from the Back” technique. Here’s how it works:

1. When you reach the end of a round and need to join with a slip stitch, instead of joining in the usual way (inserting your hook into the top of the first stitch), flip your work to the backside.
2. Insert your hook from back to front through the top of the first stitch of the round.
3. Next, insert your hook into the loop of last stitch.
4. Pull this loop through the loop already on your hook. This creates a slip stitch that joins the round, but it’s hidden on the backside of your work.

This technique creates an almost invisible join on the front side, giving your mosaic crochet project a clean and seamless appearance.

Pattern

Round 1 (B): Into magic ring start with ch 3 (counts as dc). 11 dc. Join with the start of the round from the back, then  switch to yarn A with slst.

Round 2 (A): Ch 1, then crochet into the next st, *BLOsc-inc* repeat 12 times **. Join with first st from the back, then switch to yarn B with slst.

Round 3 (B): Ch 1, then crochet into the next st, *BLOsc, FLOdc* repeat 12 times **. Join with first st from the back, then switch to yarn A with slst.

Round 4 (A): Ch 1, then crochet into the next st, *BLOsc, FLOdc-inc* repeat 12 times **. Join with first st from the back, then switch to yarn B with slst.

Round 5 (B): Ch 1, then crochet into the next st, *BLOsc, BLOsc, FLOdc* repeat 12 times **. Join with first st from the back, then switch to yarn A with slst.

Round 6 (A): Ch 1, then crochet into the next st, *FLOdc, BLOsc, BLOsc-inc, BLOsc, BLOsc, FLOdc-inc * repeat 6 times **. Join with first st from the back, then switch to yarn B with slst.

Round 7 (B): Ch 1, then crochet into the next st, *BLOsc * repeat 48 times **. Join with first st from the back, then switch to yarn A with slst.

Round 8 (A): Ch 1, then crochet into the next st, * BLOsc, BLOsc, BLOsc-inc, BLOsc* repeat 12 times **. Join with first st from the back, then switch to yarn B with slst.

Round 9 (B): Ch 1, then crochet into the next st, *BLOsc * repeat 60 times **. Join with first st from the back. Fasten off yarn. Weave in ends.

CHART

NOTE

Notice that there’s sign of start of round on the chart. Since we end rounds from the back, and in order to hide this join, we start crocheting new round not into st directly below but into the next st.

Conclusion

Now that you’ve completed your “Autumn” mosaic coaster and learned the round join from the back technique, you’re ready to add a touch of fall to your home décor. These coasters are not only functional but also a delightful expression of your creativity. Enjoy your cozy autumn evenings with a cup of your favorite hot beverage and the satisfaction of crafting something beautiful with your own two hands.

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