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Citrus Slice Coasters Pattern

Citrus Slice Coasters Pattern
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2-3 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Warm Welcome

A comforting piece for home or gifts that brings handmade warmth to everyday moments and special occasions.

About This Citrus Slice Coasters Pattern

This pattern creates a single citrus slice coaster with layered texture and contrasting colors to resemble a sliced fruit. You will work front post stitches and rounds worked into stitches two rounds below to form the wedge details. The finished coaster measures about 11 cm (4.5") and is quick to make in cotton yarns.

Citrus Slice Coasters Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes full instructions for each round, color suggestions, and finishing notes. Suitable for makers comfortable with basic stitches and front post techniques.

Why You'll Love This Citrus Slice Coasters Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a playful, textured coaster that looks like a real citrus slice. I enjoy how the front post stitches and working into rounds two rows below create crisp wedge definition with minimal fuss. It is satisfying to watch the coaster expand with each round and the color changes make each slice uniquely cheerful. I also love that this pattern is quick to make, so I can whip up a whole set in an afternoon for gifts or a bright table display.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize these coasters by swapping colors — try pastels for a softer look or neon brights for a modern set.

I sometimes change the CC and MC roles to create reversed wedges for a new visual effect.

To make a larger coaster, use a thicker cotton yarn and a larger hook; increase rounds proportionally until you reach the desired diameter.

For a miniature keychain version, use thinner yarn and a smaller hook to create tiny citrus slices that are perfect as charms.

I often add a blanket stitch edge in a contrasting color for a finished, framed look that protects the coaster edge.

Try embroidering small seeds in the center with brown or black thread for a playful, realistic detail.

If you want more texture, experiment with puff stitches in place of some dc clusters to make the wedges pop even more.

I sometimes make matching sets with napkin rings or a small trivet by adjusting the size and repeating the motif.

Consider using a variegated cotton for the main wedges to create subtle color shifts within each slice for added interest.

For gifting, stitch a small loop onto the edge so the coaster can be hung as seasonal decor when not in use.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not changing color at the end of the round; always drop the first color and work the last sl st with the new color to join so color joins sit neatly. ✗ Working stitches into the wrong round when instructed to work into the same color two rounds below; count rounds carefully and insert your hook into the correct post to maintain wedge alignment. ✗ Leaving yarn tails and carries on the right side of work; make sure all yarn tails and carries are on the wrong side to keep the right side neat and tidy. ✗ Removing the stitch marker when working around a marked stitch; only remove the marker when working in the marked stitch itself, not when working around it to avoid losing reference points.

Citrus Slice Coasters Pattern

Bright, cheerful crochet coasters inspired by citrus slices — perfect for brightening your table or gifting to friends. This pattern walks you through each round with clear photos and instructions so you can create neat, layered citrus wedges with contrasting colors. Make a set in lemon, lime, orange, or grapefruit hues and enjoy a quick, satisfying crochet project.

Intermediate 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for Citrus Slice Coasters Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Scheepjes Catona 50 (100% cotton, 125 m [137 yds]/50 g [1.8 oz]), color 106 Snow White — 1 skein for all coasters
  • 02
    Scheepjes Catona 10 (100% cotton, 25 m [27 yds]/10 g [0.35 oz]) — 1 skein of each main color listed below
  • 03
    MC Lemon: 403 Lemonade
  • 04
    MC Lime: 392 Lime Juice
  • 05
    MC Orange: 208 Yellow Gold
  • 06
    MC Grapefruit: 252 Watermelon
  • 07
    CC Lemon: 280 Lemon
  • 08
    CC Lime: 412 Forest Green
  • 09
    CC Orange: 281 Tangerine
  • 10
    CC Grapefruit: 524 Apricot

— Tools Required

  • 01
    3 mm (US Size D/3) crochet hook
  • 02
    Stitch marker
  • 03
    Yarn needle
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Blocking supplies (pins, blocking mat)

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— Finished measurements :

Info :

Finished measurements: 11 cm (4.5").

— Yarn :

Info :

Scheepjes Catona 50 (100% cotton, 125 m [137 yds]/50 g [1.8 oz]), color 106 Snow White, 1 skein for all coasters; Scheepjes Catona 10 (100% cotton, 25 m [27 yds]/10 g [0.35 oz]), 1 skein of each: MC Lemon 403 Lemonade / CC Lemon 280 Lemon; MC Lime 392 Lime Juice / CC Lime 412 Forest Green; MC Orange 208 Yellow Gold / CC Orange 281 Tangerine; MC Grapefruit 252 Watermelon / CC Grapefruit 524 Apricot.

— Hook and Notions :

Info :

3 mm (US Size D/3) crochet hook; Stitch marker; Yarn needle; Scissors; Blocking supplies.

— Gauge :

Info :

10 rounds in pattern = 10 cm (4").

— Pattern Notes :

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The color change is made at the end of the round: work as indicated until the end of the round, drop 1st color, work the last sl st with the 2nd color to join the round, continue the next round with the new color. Make sure all yarn tails and carries are on WS of work. From Round 4 to Round 9 the sts are worked in sts of the same color 2 rounds below. When working in sts of the same color 2 rounds below, always work in front of ch-sps of the previous round. Remove stitch maker when working in marked stitch, but do NOT remove if working around marked stitch.

— Stitches and Abbreviations :

Infos :

BLO: back loop only: insert hook only in back loop of indicated st. CC: contrasting color. ch: chain. ch-sp: chain space. dc: double crochet. FPdc: front post double crochet: yarn over and insert hook from front to back to front around post of previous row, yarn over and pull up loop, [yarn over and pull through 2 loops] 2 times. hdc: half double crochet. MC: main color. sl st: slip stitch. sc: single crochet.

— Instructions :

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With White, ch 4, sl st to form a ring.

Round 1 :

(White) Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in ring, place marker in st just made, 9 dc in ring, sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-3 sp to join. (11 dc)

Round 2 :

(White) Ch 1 (doesn't count), FPdc around st at base of ch-1, ch 2, [FPdc around next st, ch 2] 10 times, with MC sl st in first FPdc to join. (11 FPdc, 11 ch-2 sps)

Round 3 :

(MC) Ch 1, working in front of ch-sps, 2 dc in marked st of Round 1, place marker in first dc just made, [ch 1, skip FPdc of Round 2, 2 dc in next st of Round 1] 10 times, with White sl st in the beginning ch-1 to join. (22 dc, 11 ch-1 sps)

Round 4 :

(White) Ch 1 (doesn't count), FPdc around st of same color of Round 2 below, ch 3, skip 2 sts of Round 3, [FPdc around next st of Round 2, ch 3, skip 2 sts of Round 3] 10 times, with MC sl st in first FPdc to join. (11 FPdc, 11 ch-3 sps)

Round 5 :

(MC) Ch 1, dc in marked st of Round 3, place marker in st just made, 2 dc in next dc of Round 3, [ch 1, skip FPdc of Round 4, dc in next dc of Round 3, 2 dc in next dc of Round 3] 10 times, with White sl st in the beginning ch-1 to join. (33 dc, 11 ch-1 sps)

Round 6 :

(White) Ch 1 (doesn't count), FPdc around st of same color of Round 4 below, ch 4, skip 3 sts of Round 5, [FPdc around next st of Round 4, ch 4, skip 3 sts of Round 5] 10 times, with MC sl st in first FPdc to join. (11 FPdc, 11 ch-4 sps)

Round 7 :

(MC) Ch 1, dc in marked st of Round 5, place marker in st just made, 2 dc in next dc of Round 5, dc in next dc of Round 5, [ch 1, skip FPdc of Round 6, dc in next dc of Round 5, 2 dc in next dc of Round 5] 10 times, with White sl st in the beginning ch-1 to join. (44 dc, 11 ch-1 sps)

Round 8 :

(White) Ch 1 (doesn't count), FPdc around st of same color of Round 6 below, ch 5, skip 4 sts of Round 7, [FPdc around next st of Round 6, ch 5, skip 4 sts of Round 7] 10 times, with MC sl st in first FPdc to join. (11 FPdc, 11 ch-5 sps)

Round 9 :

(MC) Ch 1, sc in marked st of Round 7, (hdc, dc) in next dc, (dc, hdc) in next dc, sc in next dc, [ch 1, skip FPdc of Round 8, sc in next dc of Round 7, (hdc, dc) in next dc, (dc, hdc) in next dc, sc in next dc] 10 times, with White sl st in the beginning ch-1 to join, fasten off MC. (22 sc, 22 hdc, 22 dc, 11 ch-1 sps)

Round 10 :

(White) Ch 1 (doesn't count), [FPdc around st of same color of Round 8 below, BLO-dc in next st of Round 9, BLO-hdc in next st, BLO-sc in each next 2 sts, BLO-hdc in next st, BLO-dc in next st] 11 times, sl st in first FPdc to join. (11 FPdc, 22 BLO-dc, 22 BLO-hdc, 22 BLO-sc)

Round 11 :

(White) Ch 1 (doesn't count), 2 sc in st at base of ch-1, sc in each next 10 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in each next 10 sts] 6 times, sl st in first sc to join, fasten off White. (84 sc)

Round 12 :

(CC) Join CC in any st of Round 11; ch 1 (doesn't count), 2 sc in st at base of ch-1, sc in each next 11 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in each next 11 sts] 6 times, sl st in first sc to join, fasten off CC. (91 sc)

— Finishing :

Info :

Weave in yarn ends. Block to measurements.

Assembly Instructions

  • Weave in all yarn ends neatly on the wrong side and trim excess yarn to avoid visible tails.
  • Block each coaster to measurements (11 cm) using pins and a blocking mat to even out stitches and ensure a flat finished piece.
  • When changing colors, work the final slip stitch of the old color with the new color to join and keep tails on the wrong side.
  • Keep stitch markers in place when instructed; remove only when working in the marked stitch itself to maintain correct wedge placement.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round to keep track of round joins and shaping.
  • 💡Make color changes at the end of rounds and carry or weave yarn tails on the wrong side to keep the front neat.
  • 💡When instructed to work into the stitch two rounds below, verify you are inserting the hook into the correct post to preserve wedge alignment.

Create bright citrus-themed coasters to brighten any table and make lovely handmade gifts. These cheerful slices use simple front post and back loop techniques for crisp wedge details and a tidy edge. Make a full set in lemon, lime, orange, and grapefruit — perfect for summer entertaining! 🍊🍋

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished coaster measures approximately 11 cm (4.5") in diameter when using the recommended yarn and 3 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will alter the size; use an appropriate hook to match the yarn and rework gauge to achieve the desired measurement.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and uses front post stitches and working into rounds two rows below, so familiarity with basic stitches and FPdc is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete a single coaster in about 2-3 hours, though time varies by experience and color changes.

How should I finish and block the coasters?

Weave in ends on the wrong side, then pin the coaster to a blocking mat and lightly wet or steam block to 11 cm diameter to flatten and even stitches.