How to Crochet an Easy Zig Zag Coaster

[@louiskathleen6113]

Hi, thank you for the tutorial! this looks really pretty! If I want to have 2 more rows for this coaster, should I make 1 double croche in the first stitch and 3 double croche in the second croche in the next row?

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it! Here's what to do to add more rounds: Round 4: [1 dc blo in first 2 st/s, 2 dc blo in the third st] repeat that around (48) Round 5: [1 dc blo in first 3 st/s, 2 dc blo in the fourth st] repeat that around (60) Round 6: zig zag border as shown in the video I also have this pattern published as the zig zag trivet which is a larger size of the coaster! You can shop the pattern here: dogwoodcrochetus.etsy.com/listing/1524505353/crochet-pattern-zig-zag-trivet-crochet I hope this helps!

[@Gina-s2n]

I am now to crochet~can you please spell out this row 5 and 6 pattern? What is blo?​@@Dogwood.Crochet

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

@@Gina-s2n double crochet in the back loop only. you would use the same stitches that I use in the video, just different numbers for each round!

[@TeresaHooks-e5t]

That was the easiest tutorial I’ve watched! Never thought I could make a magic circle!!! Thank you!!!!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you so much!! I'm glad it was helpful

[@singergirl2641]

This was the simplest, most easy to follow, well explained crochet tutorial I’ve ever watched. Thank you!!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Aww thank you so much! :)

[@purpleypumpkin]

I haven't crocheted in a while and never used the magic loop. Yours was the most approachable tutorial I came across and I love the end results! Thanks so much!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Wow thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful and you enjoyed making it

[@ioanageorgescu5944]

This was easy to follow and turned out great. I added another row of increases to get slightly larger coasters.

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

I'm so happy to hear that!

[@haileyfriesema52]

This is one of the best crochet tutorials I’ve watched! You did such a great job showing what you were doing as you explained. I can’t wait to make so many coasters! 😊

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you so much!! :) I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@outlast_the_night7727]

I was looking for patterns for a last-minute Christmas gift and this is perfect - easy to make, pretty to look at! Thank you so much for this great tutorial!🥰

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

You are so welcome! Merry Christmas!

[@amaliastubby]

Literally the best tutorial I've ever seen!!!!! Thank you so much.

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Oh my goodness thank you for such a kind compliment! I hope you enjoyed making the coasters :)

[@Jenny-qj3qo]

I’ve just made my first one using 1.5mm jute twine for a rustic look and the pattern is gorgeous, thank you so much!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Oh that sounds lovely! I'm so glad you like the pattern

[@bethmorse2575]

Thanks for the idea, I’ll have try it😀

[@deborahkeleman2446]

I absolutely love this pattern. Last year I made a bunch for gifts. This year I'm including a mug cozy to go with. It's a beautiful, quick and easy pattern. Thank you again!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

I’m so happy to hear that!! What a great idea to include a mug cozy!

[@lynziesloft53]

Hi Shannon. Your tutorials are so clear and easy to follow. The way you do the magic circle in this tutorial is way less complicated than other tutorials I've tried. Since I've been following you my crochet skills have really improved and I have a lot more confidence. I'm busy creating more coasters for everyone I know. You rock!!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Aww thank you so much!! You just made my day :) I'm glad you find my tutorials helpful and that you're enjoying crocheting a bunch of coasters!

[@Harmonicsoul22]

I love your tutorial! Best one I’ve seen so far. Now I can’t stop making these. Looking better every time! Thank You!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Aww thank you so much! I'm glad you're enjoying making the coasters!

[@forksndfingers4025]

Very easy to follow. Good tutorial 🎉

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you! 😊

[@sara2382]

My friend and I just followed along with this and they turned out perfectly! Thank you for helping us figure out the magic circle and for this clear tutorial!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

I'm so happy to hear that! Crochet is more fun when you can do it with others so that's awesome! :)

[@flowerdiva18]

First magic circle I was ever able to make!! Thank you!!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Woohooo!!!

[@Nichelle543]

Great tutorial, easy to follow, and the coasters are simple yet so beautiful. Thanks for sharing!❤

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like it

[@muha4193]

this turned out SO CUTE. Will definetely make more!!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Yay I'm so happy to hear that! :)

[@kaylahall414]

My husband walked in after I did it and the first part of the circle wondering why I was smiling so big !! Love your tutorials! So easy to follow!!❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Aww that makes me so happy to hear! I'm glad the video was helpful :)

[@katherineadams198]

This is the best magic circle technique I’ve ever seen. I’ve learned to avoid patterns that begin with “Make a magic circle” because other techniques over tried make me feel frustrated at the very beginning of my project. Wonderful tutorial overall, thank you.

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you so much! I'm so happy to hear that and glad you have conquered the magic circle now! :)

[@pamelatheado6484]

This was great. I’m going to make a set of these tomorrow. You have a pleasant voice and this was a very good tutorial. Thank you

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Aww thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video

[@leahjoy2305]

Thank you so much for this! This was such an easy coaster and I did my first magic circle perfect the first time due to your clear video 😊 I am going to make so many more of these!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

That makes me so happy!! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@Rosalyn105]

What a nice coaster! Your tutorial was excellent, I was actually able to execute an invisible ring! Your guidance was spot on! Thank you!😊

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

wonderful! i'm so happy to hear that :)

[@linnettechi19]

Thank you for showing us how to make this beautiful coaster, and many thanks for making the easiest magic ring or magic circle! I always had trouble doing it and now, it is so easy thanks to you! 🙏🏽🤗🙏🏽

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

I'm so happy to hear that!! :) I'm glad you enjoyed the video

[@joyk3377]

Hands down best magic circle method. Thank you so much! Also, great tutorial.

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you found it helpful :)

[@MelTyr33]

This is so easy to follow! Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

I'm so glad to hear that!

[@janedubose8220]

LOVE this as I am a beginner. I've been trying t-shirt yarn with projects. It works with your pattern just fine. The only difference is that I chain two for the zig zag edge as "tarn" is so thick. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Nice!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I bet these look really nice with t-shirt yarn :)

[@hannahcorcoran7513]

Thank you for helping me make my Christmas gifts this year!! Great tutorial 🥰

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

You are so welcome!

[@davisfamily9510]

Super beginner friendly! Just made and it it turned out great! Thank you! ❤

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

i'm so happy to hear that!! :)

[@grethel836]

Hi learned with your tutorial how to make the coaster. For me, since my language is Spanish, the explanation is excellent. Thank you so much.

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Wow that's so cool! I'm so happy to hear that :)

[@lou.lou4147]

Thanks a lot!! The zig zag border looks so good and it's that simple. Thanks 4 sharing❤❤❤

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

My pleasure! I'm happy to hear that :)

[@cee8226]

This is a much better tutorial where she puts her finger inside the circle. I had trouble doing the tutorial from another person where she holds the circle between fingers. This is beginner-friendly

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Glad it helped!

[@bethmorse2575]

I watched your coaster video less than a week ago & I’ve made 4 sets so far. It’s easy & I love the border. Im not a beginner but certainly is beginner friendly Thank you😀

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

I’m so happy to hear that!!☺️💕

[@aasiyasharif]

Amazing! My sister needed some items made for her market and i immediately thought of these! Thanks!!!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you so much! Yes, these are perfect for markets! Good luck with her market!

[@kvghate28]

Hi, very easy to follow instructions and turned out really beautiful coaster! Thank you so much!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you!! I'm so happy to hear that :)

[@5dlife318]

Yayyy! I did it!. I've been practicing on some other yarn until the yarn you suggested comes in. Thanks a lot, I enjoyed your video!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Yay I'm so glad to hear that!!

[@angieh3036]

These are so so cute! I haven’t ever seen this color in peaches and cream! I’m sorta new with the cotton yarn but I like it❤❤❤

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you! Glad you're enjoying it so far :)

[@gmed26]

hello. i tried making this using my ordinary yarn and realized my yarn is much thinner than yours which is why it looked so small lol. so i added another round using 2 1 1 double crochet like a normal circle. i think the pattern really pops out more with your type of yarn. thank you for this tutorial ill try again using better yarn next time

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's definitely a fun and easy pattern for experimenting with lots of different types of yarn :)

[@dianematson5160]

I finally learned how to do the magic circle thanks to your great tutorial!! Thank you so much!!! My coaster is wonky and twice as big as it should be as I messed up the stitches but I love it! Thanks again!!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Aww this is so wonderful to hear! I'm glad you have mastered the magic circle now

[@valerieriggs4998]

Thank you so much! Your tutorials are excellent and so clear to follow.

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you! I'm glad you like them :)

[@kandacemanus7776]

I love this pattern, thank you

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

My pleasure! I'm glad you like it

[@not_yourdamnbusiness]

Thank you so much for this easy tutorial!! I can't wait to try it out the coasters look so cute🤍

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thanks so much!! I hope you enjoy making them :)

[@1909monica]

Great tutorial, thanks!!!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

My pleasure!

[@chongichinaga8405]

Love your tutorial ❤

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you so much! :)

[@kathykelly2148]

Thanks for the great easy to follow tutorial. Have the pattern and ready to start.

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy!!

[@paulinemouser4519]

Thanks I have learned a lot from your video. I can now do a magic circle which has been impossible for me up to now and I can see the slip stitch from the previous round too which I used to use as a stitch. Great tutorial and I’ve made 3 coasters today 😊

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

I am so happy to hear that!! :) I'm sure your coasters look beautiful!

[@paulinemouser4519]

@@Dogwood.Crochet each one looks better than the last. Thank you x

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

@@paulinemouser4519 Practice makes perfect!!

[@susanhager916]

pretty ...thanks for showing us how to do this coaster !!!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you so much! :)

[@MsPandyGirl]

Thank you! What all has said. You're a great instructor! ❤

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful :)

[@donnahernandez4850]

Wish we could add a pic of our finished coasters

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

I wish so too! You can post them on instagram and tag me @dogwood.crochet. I would love to see them!

[@eileenniehaus5368]

Super quick and easy, but I’m more worried about cold drinks on it then hot so only made one to test. Seems like the yarn would get wet from sweat of the glass and hold the liquid on the table instead of protecting the table. Also thinking it would stick to the glass when picked up. Hoping to be wrong but making a test one first. Thanks for a quick easy pattern to test this out on. 🙂

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

It definitely depends on a number of factors, but you have a good point! Hope it works for you! :)

[@victoriarawlings3178]

if i wanted to make it a row bigger to make the coaster a little bigger how would i do that i made a coaster last night and it barely fit under my cups

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Here's what to do to add more rounds: Round 4: [1 dc blo in first 2 st/s, 2 dc blo in the third st] repeat that around (48) Round 5: [1 dc blo in first 3 st/s, 2 dc blo in the fourth st] repeat that around (60) Round 6: zig zag border as shown in the video I also have this pattern published as the zig zag trivet which is a larger size of the coaster! You can shop the pattern here: dogwoodcrochetus.etsy.com/listing/1524505353/crochet-pattern-zig-zag-trivet-crochet I hope this helps!

[@victoriarawlings3178]

@@Dogwood.Crochet thank you so much!!! i tried to figure it out on my own and it made it lumpy and not very round this helps so much!!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

@@victoriarawlings3178 My pleasure! I'm glad this was helpful

[@1909monica]

@@Dogwood.Crochet Thanks.

[@mavisdiedrick521]

Thanks for this tutorial a nice easy pattern

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

I'm so glad to hear that! :)

[@kzgkasmar]

Such a fantastic tutorial! I can’t wait to use some cotton yarn in my stash to crochet a set!!!❤️😊

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you! It's such a great stash-buster :)

[@kmabechy7950]

Thank you for this tutorial!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

My pleasure!

[@IntansofiaSofiasofia]

Thanks for great tutorial..asking...im using 3mm cord...turn big..if i want to add more round for pot coaster..what u will recomended for next round for stich i think i need to add 2-3 more round.thanks for help❤

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Here's what to do to add more rounds: Round 4: [1 dc blo in first 2 st/s, 2 dc blo in the third st] repeat that around (48) Round 5: [1 dc blo in first 3 st/s, 2 dc blo in the fourth st] repeat that around (60) Round 6: zig zag border as shown in the video I also have this pattern published as the zig zag trivet which is a larger size of the coaster! You can shop the pattern here: dogwoodcrochetus.etsy.com/listing/1524505353/crochet-pattern-zig-zag-trivet-crochet I hope this helps!

[@barbaraerbe3926]

I love these and just made one following along with your video. Thank you!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Oh yay! I'm so glad you like them

[@tabitha9200]

I’m following you but my project is curling up and I don’t know how to stop it from doing it

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

It could have to do with your tension or hook size. If you are using the same number of stitches as me, I would try crocheting looser or going up a hook size or two so that your project can stretch out a little bit more. Hope this helps!

[@IreneMendiola-t9k]

Wow. My 1st MR and 1st coaster. How do I make my coaster big? Thank you soooooo much for sharing this simply cute coaster. More power. GodBless ❤

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you, I'm glad you like it! Here's what to do to add more rounds: Round 4: [1 dc blo in first 2 st/s, 2 dc blo in the third st] repeat that around (48) Round 5: [1 dc blo in first 3 st/s, 2 dc blo in the fourth st] repeat that around (60) Round 6: zig zag border as shown in the video I also have this pattern published as the zig zag trivet which is a larger size of the coaster! You can shop the pattern here: dogwoodcrochetus.etsy.com/listing/1524505353/crochet-pattern-zig-zag-trivet-crochet I hope this helps!

[@IreneMendiola-t9k]

@@Dogwood.Crochet thanks a lot. Take care. More videos to come

[@jackimayo5650]

Very nice edging.

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you very much!

[@spark761]

these are so pretty! do you have a matching placemat pattern?

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you! I have a matching trivet pattern that has more rounds, but it's not quite large enough for a placemat

[@jmblanken]

What are the names of the other colors that you used (for the blue and off-white coasters shown in video)? And, do you have a pattern for a coaster basket/holder for these? I would love to make these as a gift for someone. Thanks!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

I used Indigo and Ecru for the other colors! Unfortunately, I don't have a pattern for a basket/coaster holder, but you could work the coaster then work a few rounds where you keep the same stitch count (don't increase or decrease) to give you some height to the basket. Hope this helps!

[@gamecrusher2024]

Hello, and thank you for this tutorial. They are SO CUTE! However, my question is, can I use 100% acrylic yarn, as that is all that I have?

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you! You can use acrylic, just don't put any hot items on them because acrylic is not heat-resistant. Cotton and wool are heat-resistant and best for things like coasters and potholders. Hope this helps!

[@gamecrusher2024]

@@Dogwood.Crochet You are quite welcome, and thank you!

[@MsRainbowElaine]

so easy to make! ❤

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Glad you liked it!!

[@YolyCurls]

Lovely coasters. Thanks

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

I'm so glad you like them!

[@kathrynhall2019]

I love this tutorial! So we’ll explained. As an absolute beginner, thank you 🙏🏻 I also love how you do your magic circle. I’ve not seen it like that before, and keeping my finger in the whole time made it the neatest circle I’ve done to date. But… I can’t get it to fully work. I have a huge loop from the circle hanging out at the bottom. And I pull and it goes nowhere. What am I missing?

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad to hear that you like the pattern and tutorial. For the magic circle, you will want to pull on the tail a little bit until one of the loops starts tightening. Once you find the one that starts tightening, pull on that loop to close the circle. Then you should be able to pull on your tail and the other loop will close. I hope this makes sense! Thanks

[@kathrynhall2019]

Thank you, it worked! Also my yarn must be thinner than yours as it was still so small after three rounds so I added a fourth round and then did the zig zag border. I love it! It looks so pretty! Thank you for such a detailed explanation. I even love that you count the first 12 stitches so we actually know what we’re looking at! Definitely the best tutorial I’ve come across. Can’t wait to do more of yours.

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

@@kathrynhall2019 I'm glad to hear it worked and you were able to make another round to get the size you wanted! And thank you so much, I hope you enjoy my other patterns and videos :)

[@aditichatterjee7246]

Really nice. I just made this...

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

I'm so glad you like it!

[@edow1491]

hi, what are the names of the other yarn colors featured in this video?

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Hi there! I used Lily Sugar N Cream cotton yarn in the colors jute, ecru, and indigo

[@shreyarumalla2646]

What material is this yarn made of? Is it cotton/wool/acrylic?

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

It's cotton!

[@adysonstates6300]

ive never crocheted before so i have 0 experience... im doing okay making these but it wont stay flat, how do i avoid it rounding up?

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

I would guess it has to do with your tension. Try making the stitches a bit looser as you crochet them and that should help!

[@gamecrusher2024]

@@Dogwood.Crochet Can they use a Crochet Hook 1 size larger, to make it a little looser?

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

@@gamecrusher2024 Yes, that's another way to loosen the tension a bit!

[@JazzyGems111]

These are beautiful. I've made my first set and love it! Just curious; would you happen to have a doily/placement pattern to match? (Something around 8" wide or so? I would love to have a matching set for displaying my teapot and mugs! Thanks!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you like them. I do have a matching trivet pattern available that has a 7" diameter. Here's the link to the pattern in my Etsy shop: dogwoodcrochetus.etsy.com/listing/1524505353/crochet-pattern-zig-zag-trivet-crochet

[@JazzyGems111]

@@Dogwood.Crochet thank you!

[@gloriouschaosakamotherhood2140]

Where did you get your yarn?

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

I just got it at my local craft store! It's Lily Sugar N Cream cotton yarn by Yarnspirations

[@iiirisiii]

How many coasters can one ball of that yarn make?

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

About 16 coasters! Each of my coasters weighed 7 g and my skein was 113 g total.

[@dipi4603]

Thank you for this tutorial. I will be adding this to my to do list. Can you please tell me where you purchased your hook wooden bowl? Thank you. ❤

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

I hope you enjoy it!! I got the Mango Hook Tray from Furls! You can shop with my affiliate link shrsl.com/40wbt

[@dipi4603]

@@Dogwood.Crochet thank you.

[@MemAlfSeen]

Thank you

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

My pleasure!

[@luciagamper6077]

Hi, I really love your design! Thank you sooo much for the great tutorial ❤ As I have used a different yarn, my coasters are a bit too small and I would like to add a round 4 and then the zigzag boarder. How many stiches would I need for round 4? Thank you :)

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you so much! I'm glad to hear you like the pattern. If you want to add a fourth round, you should have 48 stitches at the end of round 4 and then you would work the zig zag border.

[@1909monica]

@@Dogwood.Crochet Hello, how would you make the fourth row so it keeps flat? Can you please guide me how to make the fourth row? Thanks.

[@1909monica]

I found the instructions in one of the comments below, thank you for such a very well explained and easy tutorial.

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

@@1909monica I'm glad you were able to find them!

[@avi8782]

Thank you for this tutorial! In just made them with the same yarn and they turned out really pretty!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Aww you're welcome! I'm glad you like it!!

[@Nusrat-s6c]

Sis mine always turn into a bucket but why?

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

It could have to do with your tension. You could try to crochet looser and/or use a larger size hook! You can also try stretching out the stitches a bit once you make them

[@rania266]

uhh why in the second round my saucer looks like a pot??

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

It could be your tension. If your stitch count is the same as mine, try loosening your tension a bit or you could also try stretching it out a bit after you make it. Hope this helps!

[@vesnakozina224]

Thank You!

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

You're welcome!

[@ladyc5824]

This coaster pattern is cute, I especially like the border, but the coaster is awfully small. 😢

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

Thank you so much! You can make it larger by adding more rounds. Here's what to do to add more rounds: Round 4: [1 dc blo in first 2 st/s, 2 dc blo in the third st] repeat that around (48) Round 5: [1 dc blo in first 3 st/s, 2 dc blo in the fourth st] repeat that around (60) Round 6: zig zag border as shown in the video

[@elainevangunst9465]

Thank you!! I was about to ask how to make this bigger and you already answered! This coaster is so pretty and simple to make. Thanks!

[@elainevangunst9465]

Oh and I love how you explain everything so us relative newbies can follow very easily.

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

@@elainevangunst9465 Thank you! I'm glad to hear it :)

[@natashamccafferty365]

Your doing a treble stitch at the beginning not double crotchet

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

This tutorial is in US terms so I use a US double. But if you're used to UK terms, then yes, that's a UK treble!

[@Filmed_by_kk]

Thank you!😊

[@Dogwood.Crochet]

My pleasure!!