Nordic Puff Coaster Set – Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

The Nordic Puff Coaster Set is a cozy little project that anyone can make, even if you have only just learned to crochet. Each coaster is a simple stuffed circle worked from the center out, so you only need single crochet, increases, and decreases to finish a whole set. Worked in off-white and muted sage cotton, the coasters look clean, calm, and quietly Scandinavian, and the light fiberfill makes each one puffy and slightly domed rather than flat. They feel soft but sturdy under a mug, and because they are joined in pairs, each finished piece is double thick and extra protective. Make a set for your own table or give them as a quick, thoughtful gift.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (4) cotton yarn, approx 20 yds per coaster. Off-white (A): 60 yds. Muted sage (B): 60 yds.
• Hook: 3.5 mm (E/4) crochet hook
• Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, small amount of fiberfill stuffing
• Finished size: Each coaster is 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter; each joined pair is 4 x 8 inches (10 x 20 cm)

Abbreviations

• ch – chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
• sc – single crochet: insert hook, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
• sl st – slip stitch: insert hook, yarn over, pull through everything on the hook.
• inc – increase: work 2 sc in the same stitch.
• dec – decrease: work 2 sc together into one stitch.
• MR – magic ring: an adjustable loop you crochet into, then pull closed.
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd(s) – round(s)

Gauge

16 sc x 18 rnds = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. To check it, crochet a small flat swatch in sc and measure a 4-inch section; if you have more stitches than 16, go up a hook size, and if you have fewer, go down.

Tips Before You Start

• Stuff each coaster lightly. Too much fiberfill makes the disc bulge and the joined pair sit unevenly; a small pinch is enough for a soft puff.
• Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round so you always know where to join.
• Keep your tension even on the increase and decrease rounds so each coaster stays a neat circle.
• Match your pairs by color and size before joining, since cotton can relax slightly after stuffing.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Coaster (make 6: 3 in A, 3 in B)

Rnd 1: With A or B, MR 6 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: ch 1, inc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: ch 1, [sc, inc] around. Join. (18 sts)

Rnd 4: ch 1, [2 sc, inc] around. Join. (24 sts)

Rnd 5: ch 1, [3 sc, inc] around. Join. (30 sts)

Rnd 6: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. (30 sts)

Stuff lightly with fiberfill.

Rnd 7: ch 1, [3 sc, dec] around. Join. (24 sts)

Rnd 8: ch 1, [2 sc, dec] around. Join. (18 sts)

Rnd 9: ch 1, [sc, dec] around. Join. (12 sts)

Rnd 10: ch 1, dec around. Join. (6 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch tail. Weave the tail through the remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close.

Joining Pairs

Hold two coasters with wrong sides together, matching edges. With A, join yarn at any point through both layers, ch 1, then sc evenly around, working through both layers to join. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Edging (optional)

With a contrasting color, join yarn at any st on the joined edge, ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Assembly and Finishing

Arrange the joined pairs as desired. Weave in all remaining ends on the wrong side, taking care not to pull the fabric tight. Lightly steam or mist and reshape each coaster flat with your fingers, then let them dry fully before use. Cotton blocks beautifully and will hold its round shape after this step.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the muted sage for another soft neutral, such as dusty blue or oatmeal, for a different Nordic palette.
• Skip the joining round to use the puffs as single thick coasters, or join three discs for a taller stacked look.
• Work the optional edging in a deeper shade of the same color for a subtle two-tone rim.