Hoppy Harvest Coasters Free Pattern

Bring Spring to Your Table with the Hoppy Harvest Coasters Free Pattern

Are you looking for a quick, adorable, and functional crochet project to celebrate the season? These Hoppy Harvest Coasters are the perfect way to add a touch of whimsy to your home decor. Featuring a cute bunny face with floppy ears, these coasters are ideal for spring, Easter, or any day you want a little handmade charm. This free pattern is beginner-friendly, works up quickly, and uses only small amounts of worsted weight yarn—making it a fantastic stash-buster. Let’s hop right into creating these delightful little table protectors!

Materials Needed

Before you begin, gather your supplies. This project is wonderfully portable and requires minimal materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in three colors:
  • Cream (main color for the coaster body)
  • Light Brown (for the outer ears)
  • Pink (for the inner ears and embroidered nose)
• Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm (E/4) hook
• Yarn Needle: For sewing pieces together and weaving in ends
• Scissors: For cutting yarn
• Stitch Marker (optional): Helpful for keeping track of rounds

Gauge & Size: The finished coaster measures approximately 4.25 inches by 4.25 inches. Gauge is not critical for this project, but maintaining consistent tension will ensure a neat, flat circle.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed instructions to create your Hoppy Harvest Coaster. We'll break it down into three main parts: the coaster body, the bunny ears, and the assembly.

Abbreviations

Familiarize yourself with these standard crochet abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• inc = increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec = decrease (sc 2 stitches together)

Part 1: Coaster Body (Make 1)

We'll start with the circular base of the coaster, working in continuous rounds. The increases create a flat, even circle.

Round 1: With cream yarn, make a magic ring. Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), work 8 sc into the ring. Pull the tail to tighten the ring closed. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (8 sc)

Round 2: Ch 1. Work 2 sc (inc) in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (16 sc)

Round 3: Ch 1. *Sc in the next stitch, inc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (24 sc)

Round 4: Ch 1. *Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (32 sc)

Round 5: Ch 1. *Sc in the next 3 stitches, inc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (40 sc)

Round 6: Ch 1. *Sc in the next 4 stitches, inc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (48 sc)

Round 7: Ch 1. *Sc in the next 5 stitches, inc in the next stitch.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st. (56 sc)

Round 8: Ch 1. Sc in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (56 sc)

Fasten off and weave in the yarn tail securely. Your coaster base is complete!

Part 2: Bunny Ears (Make 2)

These floppy ears are worked in rows. The shaping creates a tapered, ear-like form.

Row 1: With light brown yarn, ch 6. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (5 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Sc in each stitch across. (5 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 3: Work a dec (sc 2 together) over the first two stitches. Sc in the next stitch. Work a dec over the last two stitches. (3 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 4: Work a dec over the first two stitches. Sc in the last stitch. (2 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 5: Work a dec over the two remaining stitches. (1 sc)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail (about 8 inches) for sewing the ear onto the coaster.

Part 3: Inner Ear (Make 2)

These small pink pieces add a cute detail to the center of each ear.

Row 1: With pink yarn, ch 4. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across. (3 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Sc in each stitch across. (3 sc)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Part 4: Assembly & Face Embroidery

Now it's time to bring your bunny to life!

Step 1: Attach the Inner Ears. Using the yarn needle and the tail from the pink inner ear, whip stitch the pink piece onto the center of the brown ear. Position it so it sits nicely within the ear shape. Weave in the pink tail.

Step 2: Attach the Ears to the Coaster. Position the two completed ears on the top edge of the coaster. Place them about 1 inch apart, with the pink inner ear facing forward. Using the long brown tail, sew each ear securely to the coaster with a whip stitch. Make several passes to ensure they are firmly attached. Weave in the ends.

Step 3: Embroider the Face. This is where the bunny gets its personality!

• Nose: Using the pink yarn, embroider a small triangle nose in the center of the coaster, just below where the ears meet. A simple satin stitch works perfectly.
• Mouth: Switch to the light brown yarn. Embroider two small straight stitches coming down from the bottom point of the nose, angling them slightly outward to form an inverted "Y" or "w" shape for the mouth.
• Eyes: Still using the brown yarn, create two small dots for the eyes. You can do this with a simple straight stitch or a French knot for a more defined dot. Place them symmetrically on either side of the nose, slightly higher up.

Step 4: Weave in All Ends. Carefully weave in any remaining yarn tails on the back of the coaster to keep it neat.

Finishing Touches

Your Hoppy Harvest Coaster is almost ready! If your coaster is curling at the edges, you can block it lightly. Simply mist it with water and lay it flat to dry, gently shaping it into a perfect circle. This will help it lay flat on your table.

Once dry, your adorable bunny coaster is ready to use or gift. Make a set of four or six to complete your spring table setting. These coasters also make wonderful, thoughtful handmade gifts for Easter baskets, hostess gifts, or for anyone who loves bunnies and cozy handmade decor. Enjoy your creation!