Jasmine Stitch Flower Coaster Crochet Free Pattern [Video]

If you’ve been searching for a crochet project that is both beginner-friendly and stunningly beautiful, look no further than the Jasmine Stitch Flower Coaster. This gorgeous pattern combines the beloved Jasmine stitch — also known as the Star stitch or Marguerite stitch — with a simple circular construction to create a coaster that looks like it belongs in a boutique home décor shop. Whether you want to protect your tabletops or create heartfelt handmade gifts, this free crochet pattern is exactly what you need.

In this post, you’ll find everything: a complete written pattern with step-by-step instructions, helpful tips for working the Jasmine stitch, material recommendations, video guidance, and ideas for customizing your coasters to suit any home. Grab your hook and let’s dive in.

What Is the Jasmine Stitch?

Before we get into the pattern itself, it helps to understand what makes the Jasmine stitch so special. The Jasmine stitch is a cluster-based crochet technique that pulls up multiple loops on the hook before finishing them all together. This creates a raised, petal-like texture that radiates from a center point, giving the finished fabric a three-dimensional flower quality.

The stitch goes by many names. You might hear it called the Star stitch because of the way the loops fan out from a central pull, or the Marguerite stitch after the daisy-like flowers it resembles. Regardless of what name you know it by, the look is unmistakable: a series of raised, layered petals that catch the light and give your crochet work incredible depth and dimension.

Many crocheters are intimidated by the Jasmine stitch when they first read a pattern description, but in practice it is much more approachable than it sounds. Once your hands get the rhythm of pulling up those loops and drawing through all at once, the stitch becomes almost meditative. By the time you finish your first coaster, you’ll likely want to start a second one immediately.

Why Crochet Flower Coasters?

Coasters are one of the most practical and universally appreciated crochet projects you can make. They are small, which means they work up quickly and require very little yarn. This makes them perfect for using up scraps from your stash. They also make wonderful gifts — almost everyone can use a set of coasters, and a handmade set carries sentimental weight that a store-bought version simply cannot.

The Jasmine Stitch Flower Coaster takes the humble coaster to another level. Because the Jasmine stitch creates that lush floral texture, these coasters don’t just protect your furniture — they become a decorative element on their own. Place them on a coffee table, side table, or dining surface and they immediately add a crafted, cozy charm to the room.

From a practical standpoint, cotton yarn — the best fiber for coasters — is absorbent and washable, meaning these coasters are as functional as they are beautiful. They can handle warm mugs, cold glasses, and the condensation that comes with them, and when they get dirty, you simply toss them in the wash.

Materials You Will Need

To make one Jasmine Stitch Flower Coaster approximately 4 to 5 inches in diameter, you will need the following materials.

Yarn: 100% cotton yarn in a worsted weight (size 4) or a DK weight (size 3) is ideal for coasters. Cotton absorbs moisture beautifully and holds its shape over time. Recommended yarn brands include Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton, We Are Knitters The Cotton, Paintbox Yarns Simply DK, or any similar cotton blend you have on hand. One small skein or even a generous scrap of yarn is more than enough for a single coaster.

Crochet Hook: A size 4.0 mm (G/6) or 4.5 mm (G/7) hook works well with worsted weight cotton. If you are using DK weight yarn, a 3.5 mm (E/4) or 4.0 mm hook is appropriate. Adjust based on your personal tension and the gauge you want to achieve.

Scissors: A small, sharp pair for snipping yarn ends.

Yarn Needle or Tapestry Needle: For weaving in your ends neatly once the coaster is complete.

Stitch Marker (Optional): Helpful for marking the beginning of rounds when working in the round.

Gauge and Sizing

Gauge is not critical for coasters since there is no sizing requirement — your coaster simply needs to be large enough to hold a mug or glass comfortably. However, for reference, working with worsted weight cotton and a 4.5 mm hook, your finished coaster should measure approximately 4.5 to 5 inches across after a light blocking.

If you want a slightly larger coaster suitable for wider glasses or decorative purposes, you can work an additional round of single crochet or slip stitch around the outer edge at the end.

Abbreviations and Special Stitches Used

This pattern uses US crochet terminology throughout.

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
MR: magic ring (also called magic circle)
JS: Jasmine stitch cluster (described in detail below)
sp: space
rnd: round
rep: repeat

How to Make the Jasmine Stitch Cluster (JS)

The Jasmine stitch cluster is the foundation of this entire pattern, so take a moment to practice it before beginning your coaster if you are working with it for the first time.

Insert your hook into the designated stitch or space and pull up a loop (you now have 2 loops on your hook). Insert your hook into the next designated stitch or space and pull up another loop (3 loops on hook). Continue inserting and pulling up loops until you have the number of loops specified in the pattern (for this design, you will typically have 5 loops on your hook). Yarn over and draw through all loops at once. Chain one to close and lock the cluster in place. This chain one counts as part of your stitch and will be important when you work subsequent rounds.

When you first attempt this stitch, your tension may feel a little uneven. That is completely normal. By the second or third cluster, your hands will find their rhythm, and the petals will start looking beautifully uniform.

Free Pattern: Jasmine Stitch Flower Coaster

Foundation

Start with a magic ring. If you prefer not to use a magic ring, you can chain 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a small ring instead. The magic ring gives a tighter, neater center, so it is recommended if you are comfortable with it.

Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as first dc), work 11 double crochet into the magic ring. Pull the magic ring closed snugly. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain 3. You should have 12 double crochet stitches total. (12 sts)

Round 2: Chain 1. Work 2 single crochet into each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. (24 sts)

This creates a flat disc that will serve as the base of your flower coaster. Make sure your disc lies completely flat at this point. If it is cupping upward, you may need to go up a hook size. If it is ruffling, try a smaller hook.

Jasmine Stitch Flower Section

Round 3: Chain 1. Now you will begin working Jasmine stitch clusters around the round.

To place the first Jasmine cluster: Insert hook into the first sc and pull up a loop, insert hook into the next sc and pull up a loop, insert hook into the following sc and pull up a loop, insert hook into the sc after that and pull up a loop, and finally insert hook into the last sc of that group and pull up a loop. You now have 6 loops on your hook (including the original working loop). Yarn over and draw through all 6 loops at once. Chain 1 to secure.

Each Jasmine stitch cluster in this round uses 5 stitches from Round 2. After completing each cluster, chain 2 to create the space between the petals.

Work around the entire round, creating JS clusters separated by ch-2 spaces. Because you have 24 stitches and each cluster uses 5, your clusters will slightly overlap in their base stitches — this overlap is what gives the stitch its characteristic layered, petal look. You should finish with approximately 8 Jasmine stitch clusters in this round.

Join with a slip stitch to the top of the first cluster.

Round 4: Slip stitch into the ch-2 space. Chain 3 (counts as dc). Work 4 dc into the same ch-2 space. Chain 1. Work 5 dc into the next ch-2 space, chain 1. Repeat from to around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning chain 3.

This round flares the petals outward and begins to build the flower shape. You should see distinct petal sections developing around the outer edge.

Round 5: Chain 1. Work 1 sc into each dc and 2 sc into each ch-1 space around. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. This creates a clean, even edge around each petal section.

Border Round

Round 6 (Border): Chain 1. Work 1 sc into each stitch around, taking care to keep your tension even and your stitches snug but not tight. At the outer tip of each petal section, work 3 sc into the center stitch to create a soft, rounded petal point. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Your Jasmine Stitch Flower Coaster is complete.

Video Tutorial

If you are a visual learner — and many crocheters are — a video walkthrough can make all the difference when learning the Jasmine stitch for the first time. Seeing the hook movements in real time, particularly the way you pull up multiple loops before drawing through all of them at once, is far easier to grasp visually than through written instructions alone.

Search for “Jasmine stitch flower coaster crochet tutorial” or “Star stitch coaster crochet step by step” on YouTube to find a wide range of video guides from crochet educators. Look for videos that slow down during the cluster portion of the stitch and show the finished coaster laid flat so you can compare your progress. Many creators also show their yarn and hook choices in detail at the beginning, which is helpful when you are still deciding on your materials.

When watching video tutorials, it can help to pause frequently and work alongside the video in real time rather than watching the whole thing and then attempting from memory. This technique is especially useful for the Jasmine cluster itself.

Tips for Success

Maintain even tension throughout. The Jasmine stitch can pull tightly when you draw through many loops at once. Practice a relaxed grip on your yarn and hook to keep your clusters looking uniform and your finished coaster lying flat.

Count your loops before drawing through. It is easy to accidentally pull up one too many or one too few loops when you are first learning the cluster. Take a breath, count your loops, and then draw through. This small habit prevents a lot of frustration.

Use a contrasting color for your border round. One of the easiest ways to make your coaster pop visually is to switch to a coordinating or contrasting color for the final border round. A cream border on a sage green coaster, or a navy border on a warm terracotta — these small details make a huge difference in the finished look.

Block your coasters for the best results. Wet blocking cotton crochet makes a noticeable difference in the finished look. Soak your completed coaster in cool water, gently squeeze out the excess moisture, and lay it flat on a blocking mat or clean towel. Use pins to hold the petal tips in place while it dries. Blocking relaxes the fibers, evens out any tension inconsistencies, and gives your coaster a crisp, professional appearance.

Stitch markers are your friend. Mark the beginning of each round so you always know where you started. This prevents accidentally working one stitch too many or too few, which can throw off the symmetry of your flower design.

Color Ideas and Customization

One of the most delightful aspects of this pattern is how dramatically it changes based on color choice. A single coaster looks beautiful, but a set of four or six in coordinating or complementary colors creates a truly stunning table display.

For a bohemian or cottagecore aesthetic, consider working each coaster in a different earthy tone — rust, sage, dusty rose, cream, and muted gold all pair beautifully together. For a modern, minimalist look, a set of all-white or all-ivory coasters with a single contrasting color border is quietly elegant. For a coastal or summer vibe, aqua, coral, and sunshine yellow create a cheerful, beachy set.

You can also experiment with gradient yarn or self-striping cotton to add color movement without ever switching skeins. The Jasmine stitch’s textured surface plays beautifully with yarn that shifts through multiple tones, as the overlapping petals catch different colors in interesting ways.

How to Care for Your Coasters

Because these coasters are made from cotton, they are machine washable, which is one of their greatest practical advantages. Wash them on a gentle or delicate cycle in cool water. Tumble dry on low or lay them flat to air dry. Avoid high heat, which can cause cotton to shrink slightly. After washing, a quick reshape while still damp and then air drying flat will keep them looking their best over many years of use.

If a coaster develops a small stain, spot cleaning with a mild dish soap and a soft cloth before washing works well. Cotton fibers are durable and respond well to gentle cleaning, so don’t be afraid to actually use these coasters rather than keeping them purely for decoration.

Make a Full Set and Gift Beautifully

A complete set of four Jasmine Stitch Flower Coasters takes only a few evenings to complete, making this an ideal project to crochet as a gift. Stack the finished coasters, tie them together with a length of ribbon or twine, and tuck in a small handwritten card. This simple presentation transforms a functional item into something genuinely special.

These coasters are wonderful for housewarming gifts, holiday presents, teacher appreciation gifts, or bridal shower favors. Because they are small and relatively inexpensive to make in terms of materials, you can gift generously without straining your budget or your schedule.

Share Your Finished Coasters

Once you have completed your Jasmine Stitch Flower Coasters, share your work on social media using hashtags like #crochetcoaster #jasminestitchcrochet #starstitchcrochet #crochetflower #freecrochetpattern and tag the crochet community. Seeing other makers’ color choices and modifications is one of the most inspiring parts of the crochet world, and your version might be exactly the encouragement someone else needs to try this stitch for the first time.

If you make any modifications — extra rounds, a different border style, or a larger version for use as a trivet — share those details too. The crochet community thrives on that kind of generous knowledge sharing.

Final Thoughts

The Jasmine Stitch Flower Coaster is proof that small crochet projects can be deeply satisfying and genuinely impressive. From the moment you pull those first loops through and watch a flower petal emerge from your hook, you’ll understand why crocheters fall in love with this stitch. It rewards patience, encourages you to slow down and enjoy the process, and produces a finished object that is both useful and beautiful.

Whether this is your first time working the Jasmine stitch or your hundredth coaster, this free pattern gives you everything you need to create something lovely. Save it, bookmark it, print it out, or pin it for later — and whenever you’re ready to start crocheting, your hook and your yarn will be waiting.

Happy crocheting!