How to Knit a Coaster: Free Pattern for Newbies

Knitting coasters is a fun project. Be it beginners or experienced makers, they are easy to make. If you have a yarn skein to test or stash to make use of or even make last-minute gifts, knitted coasters are here to save the day. Paired with endless yarn options (fiber, weight and even hand-dyed colors) and patterns, coasters allow knitters to explore colors, textures, and knitting stitches & technique without committing to a lengthy project.

Are you ready to get started? In this blog, we’ll explore everything you need to know to knit beautiful, practical coasters, using colorful yarns from Symfonie Yarns. Plus, included is a free pattern suggestion to get you started on your coaster-knitting journey!

Knitting Coasters – What You Need to Know

First things first, coasters are quick, easy, and versatile knitting projects that let knitters experiment with different yarns, stitches, and patterns. For a new knitter, they are the ideal project to build up skills before committing to a challenging and time-consuming project. If you’ve got a pair of knitting needles; single pointed, circular or even double pointed (you have to use two at a time and be extra cautious to make stoppers at the other end to prevent dropping stitches).

Secondly, they don’t require large amounts of yarn, making them ideal for using up small amounts left over from other projects. Plus, if you use some premium hand-dyed yarns from the Symfonie collection, the coasters are all the more personalized. A coaster can be knit with only a few yards of yarn and you can work out on a set of 6-10 coasters with one yarn skein (depending on the yarn weight & yardage).

Knitting coasters is also a fantastic way to master basic stitches, practice tension, and learn the essentials of binding off and weaving in ends.

Choosing Yarn for Coasters: Explore Options from Symfonie Yarns

The type of yarn you choose has a huge impact on the look, feel, and durability of your knitted coasters. Hand-dyed yarns are exciting as each skein is unique Terra’s fingering weight yarn range is a merino-polyamide blend therefore fits durability and stretchability plus its machine washable. Viva’s DK yarn is versatile and goes with other home décor. Bella’s worsted weight is beginner friendly. Luna is ideal for elegance décor as the DK weight yarn is a merino-silk yarn that shimmers in the light.

Choosing a Stitch Pattern

For knitted coasters you can explore anything from basic garter to stockinette. You can also practice colorwork or intricate cables and other textured patterns.

Free Pattern for a Simple Knitted Coaster

Let’s dive into a simple pattern that’s perfect for beginners. This basic coaster pattern uses the garter stitch, a no-fuss stitch pattern that’s easy to knit and works with any yarn type.

What You’ll Need:

• Yarn: One skein of Bella or Viva from Symfonie Yarns.
• Needles: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Instructions

CAST ON:

1. Cast on 20 stitches for a 4-inch coaster. For a larger or smaller coaster, adjust the number of stitches as desired.

KNIT THE GARTER STITCH:

2. Row 1: Knit all stitches across the row.
3. Repeat Row 1 for 20 rows or until the coaster measures approximately 4 inches in length.

BIND OFF:

4. Bind off all stitches and cut the yarn, leaving a few inches of tail.
5. Use a tapestry needle to weave in the loose ends.

FINISHING TOUCHES:

6. Block your coaster if desired. Blocking helps even out the stitches and gives your coaster a finished, professional look.

This garter stitch coaster is a blank canvas—perfect for experimenting with semi-solid or variegated yarns for a more artistic touch.

Symfonie Yarns offers a carefully curated selection of yarns that knitters of all skill levels will love. With options like the luxuriously soft Bella worsted-weight yarn, or Viva’s provides quality fibers that enhance the look and feel of your knitted coasters. Their vibrant, semi-solid, and variegated yarns allow you to craft pieces that are visually appealing and durable. Symfonie Yarns’ hand-dyed yarns, in particular, offer unique colorways that bring your projects to life in exciting ways.

Whether you’re a beginner eager to dive into the world of knitting or an experienced knitter looking for a quick project, crafting coasters with Symfonie Yarns is a fantastic way to add color, warmth, and creativity to any space.

Embrace the joy of knitting with beautiful yarns, and create coasters that are as functional as they are delightful!