Paintbox Yarns Catherine Wheel Coaster Crochet Pattern

Paintbox Yarns Catherine Wheel Coaster

What is Being Made

The Catherine Wheel Coaster is a small circular homeware accessory designed for table settings. The finished coaster measures approximately 10½ cm (4 inches) in diameter, making it an ideal size for protecting surfaces from cups, glasses, and mugs. This project is available in two variations: a single-color version worked in Sky Blue, or a three-color version featuring Ballet Pink, Sky Blue, and Kingfisher Blue for added visual interest.

Craft and Techniques

This is a crochet project suitable for beginners. The coaster is worked flat in the round using lace techniques, which create an open, decorative fabric with characteristic holes and spaces. The lace construction provides both aesthetic appeal and functional breathability, making it practical for use as a coaster while maintaining an elegant appearance.

Stitches Used

The Catherine Wheel Coaster employs fundamental crochet stitches accessible to beginners:

• Chain stitch (ch) – Used to create the foundation and spacing throughout the pattern
• Half treble (htr) / Half double crochet (hdc) – Forms the primary structure of the coaster
• Treble (tr) / Double crochet (dc) – Creates taller stitches for texture and lace definition
• Slip stitch (ss) – Joins rounds and secures stitches
• Cluster stitch – A custom stitch combining yarn over hook techniques with multiple trebles in the same place, creating decorative focal points characteristic of the Catherine Wheel design

Materials

The coaster requires small amounts of Paintbox Yarns Simply DK yarn. For the three-color version, you will need small quantities in Ballet Pink (A), Sky Blue (B), and Kingfisher Blue (C). The single-color version uses only Sky Blue. The project is worked with a 3.5mm crochet hook (UK size 9, US size E4). Tension (gauge) is specified at 10½ cm (4 inches) to ensure the finished coaster achieves the correct measurements.

Pattern Format and Difficulty

This is a beginner-level downloadable PDF pattern (reference DK-CRO-HOME-001) from Paintbox Yarns. Instructions are written using UK crochet terminology with US equivalents provided in parentheses, making it accessible to crocheters regardless of regional convention. The pattern includes comprehensive abbreviations, tension guidance, and sizing information to support successful completion.