Crochet is all about combining creativity with practicality, and what better way to bring a fresh, playful touch to your home than with fruit slice crochet coasters? These bright, cheerful designs are perfect for summer gatherings, thoughtful gifts, or simply to brighten up your coffee table. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through 5 unique fruit-inspired coaster patterns—each with step-by-step instructions, material lists, and creative customization ideas.
This guide is beginner-friendly yet detailed enough for experienced crocheters who want to add a touch of artistry to their work. By the end, you’ll have a set of vibrant, handmade coasters that look good enough to eat!
Pattern 1: Watermelon Slice Coaster (Beginner-Friendly)
Materials
- Worsted weight cotton yarn in red (center), green (rind), white (accent), black (seeds)
- Crochet hook size 4.0mm (G)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle for weaving in ends
Gauge
- 4 single crochets (sc) = 1 inch
Finished Size
- Approx. 4.5 inches in diameter
Pattern Overview
This coaster mimics a juicy watermelon slice with a red center, green rind, and embroidered black seeds. It’s one of the easiest fruit designs, making it perfect for beginners.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Red Center
- Start with red yarn.
- Magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring. (6 sts)
- Round 2: 2 sc in each st. (12 sts)
- Round 3: 1 sc, 2 sc in next st around. (18 sts)
- Round 4: 2 sc, 2 sc in next st around. (24 sts)
- Round 5: 3 sc, 2 sc in next st around. (30 sts)
- White Border
- Switch to white yarn.
- Round 6: sc around. (30 sts)
- Green Rind
- Switch to green yarn.
- Round 7: 4 sc, 2 sc in next st around. (36 sts)
- Round 8: sc around. (36 sts)
- Seeds
- With black yarn and yarn needle, embroider small teardrop-shaped stitches across the red section.
Customization Ideas
- Make a pastel watermelon using pink, mint green, and cream.
- Turn the coaster into a garland by joining several watermelon slices with a chain stitch.
Pattern 2: Lemon Slice Coaster (Beginner-Friendly)
Materials
- Worsted weight cotton yarn in yellow (flesh), white (pith), cream/off-white (details)
- Hook: 4.0mm (G)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Gauge
- 5 sc = 1 inch
Finished Size
- Approx. 4 inches in diameter
Pattern Overview
This lemon slice coaster is crocheted flat and features white lines radiating from the center to mimic the fruit’s juicy sections.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Yellow Center
- Magic ring with yellow yarn.
- Round 1: 6 sc. (6 sts)
- Round 2: 2 sc in each st. (12 sts)
- Round 3: 1 sc, 2 sc in next st around. (18 sts)
- Continue increasing until you reach about 4 inches.
- White Border (Pith)
- Switch to white yarn.
- Work 1 round of sc evenly around.
- Juicy Sections
- Use cream yarn and yarn needle.
- Stitch 6 straight lines from the center to the edge, dividing the slice into sections.
Customization Ideas
- Swap yellow for green yarn to make a lime coaster.
- Use orange yarn to create a bright citrus trio (orange, lemon, lime).
Pattern 3: Strawberry Coaster (Easy/Intermediate)
Materials
- Red yarn (main body)
- Green yarn (leafy top)
- White yarn (seeds)
- Hook: 4.0mm (G)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Gauge
- 4 hdc = 1 inch
Finished Size
- Approx. 5 inches long (oval shape)
Pattern Overview
Unlike the round coasters, this strawberry coaster is slightly oval-shaped, topped with green leafy stitches and decorated with embroidered white seeds.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Body
- With red yarn, chain 8.
- Round 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc across, 3 hdc in last st, continue on the opposite side, hdc across, join.
- Round 2: Work increases at both ends to widen the oval. Continue until piece measures 5 inches.
- Leaves
- Switch to green yarn.
- Work 6–7 leaf shapes around one end using chains and slip stitches (sl st).
- Seeds
- With white yarn, embroider tiny V-shaped stitches randomly across the red body.
Customization Ideas
- Create a giant strawberry placemat using bulky yarn.
- Mix red and pink yarn for a wild strawberry effect.
Pattern 4: Orange Slice Coaster (Beginner-Friendly)
Materials
- Orange yarn (center)
- White yarn (pith)
- Hook: 4.0mm (G)
Gauge
- 5 dc = 1 inch
Finished Size
- Approx. 4.5 inches diameter
Pattern Overview
This citrus slice coaster looks just like a juicy orange wedge, using bright orange with white dividers.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Orange Base
- Magic ring with orange yarn.
- Work in continuous rounds of dc until piece measures 4 inches.
- White Edge
- Switch to white yarn.
- Work 1 round sc evenly around.
- Citrus Segments
- With white yarn and needle, embroider 6–8 lines radiating from the center.
Customization Ideas
- Replace orange with pink yarn for a grapefruit slice.
- Mix orange + red variegated yarn for a blood orange effect.
Pattern 5: Kiwi Slice Coaster (Intermediate)
Materials
- Dark green yarn (rind)
- Light green yarn (flesh)
- White yarn (inner ring)
- Black yarn (seeds)
- Hook: 4.0mm (G)
Gauge
- 4 dc = 1 inch
Finished Size
- Approx. 4.5 inches diameter
Pattern Overview
This kiwi coaster features layers of green and white with embroidered black seeds around the white ring.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Inner White Ring
- With white yarn, magic ring, 6 sc. (6 sts)
- Round 2: 2 sc in each st. (12 sts)
- Round 3: 1 sc, 2 sc in next st around. (18 sts)
- Light Green Flesh
- Switch to light green yarn.
- Work 2–3 rounds of increases until circle measures ~3.5 inches.
- Dark Green Rind
- Switch to dark green yarn.
- Work 1–2 rounds of sc evenly.
- Seeds
- With black yarn, embroider small straight stitches around the white ring.
Customization Ideas
- Use pink yarn instead of green for a golden kiwi look.
- Turn it into a hanging ornament by adding a chain loop.
Styling & Usage Tips
- Pair these coasters with a pitcher of lemonade for a themed summer brunch.
- Use them as party favors by packaging in sets tied with twine.
- Mix different fruit designs for a playful “fruit salad” coaster set.
Final Thoughts
Crocheting fruit slice coasters is the perfect way to blend creativity, fun, and function. These five patterns—watermelon, lemon, strawberry, orange, and kiwi—are simple yet versatile, making them great for beginners and enjoyable for experienced crocheters. Whether you stick to realistic fruit colors or experiment with pastels and bold shades, your handmade coasters will bring a pop of personality to any table.
