There’s something magical about the little details that make a home feel warm and inviting. A colorful hand-knit coaster is one of those simple yet charming touches—practical, beautiful, and a joy to create.
In this beginner-friendly knitted coaster patterns collection, I’m sharing various beginner-friendly knitted coaster patterns designed to be quick, satisfying, and perfect for practicing new knitting skills. Whether you’re looking for a mindful evening project or a thoughtful handmade gift, these coasters will add a touch of warmth to your space.
Needles
US 8 / 5 mm needles
Yarn
For each coaster: about 103 yds / 95 m of Worsted weight yarn, cotton or cotton blend.
Gauge
15 stitches and 24 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in garter stitch
Sizing
Approximately 4 in / 10 cm square
Other notions
Tapestry needle, 2 stitch markers, scissors
Coaster 5 – Mosaic
Step-by-step video here.
With CC and US 8 / 5 mm needles, CO 15 sts.
Row 1 (RS – MC): K1, sl1, k1, sl1, k7, sl1, k1, sl1, k1.
Row 2 (WS – MC): P1, sl1, p1, sl1, p7, sl1, p1, sl1, p1.
Row 3 (CC): K4, sl1, k5, sl1, k4.
Row 4 (CC): P4, sl1, p5, sl1, p4.
Row 5 (MC): K1, sl1, k3, sl1, k3, sl1, k3, sl1, k1.
Row 6 (MC): P1, sl1, p3, sl1, p3, sl1, p3, sl1, p1.
Row 7 (CC): K2, sl1, k3, sl1, k1, sl1, k3, sl1, k2.
Row 8 (CC): P2, sl1, p3, sl1, p1, sl1, p3, sl1, p2.
Row 9 (MC): K3, sl1, k7, sl1, k3.
Row 10 (MC): P3, sl1, p7, sl1, p3.
Row 11 (CC): Sl1, k3, sl1, k1, sl1, k1, sl1, k1, sl1, k3, sl1.
Row 12 (CC): Sl1, p3, sl1, p1, sl1, p1, sl1, k1, sl1, p3, sl1.
Row 13 (MC): K3, sl1, k7, sl1, k3.
Row 14 (MC): P3, sl1, p7, sl1, p3.
Row 15 (CC): K2, sl1, k3, sl1, k1, sl1, k3, sl1, k2.
Row 16 (CC): P2, sl1, p3, sl1, p1, sl1, p3, sl1, p2.
Row 17 (MC): K1, sl1, k3, sl1, k3, sl1, k3, sl1, k1.
Row 18 (MC): P1, sl1, p3, sl1, p3, sl1, p3, sl1, p1.
Row 19 (CC): K4, sl1, k5, sl1, k4.
Row 20 (CC): P4, sl1, p5, sl1, p4.
Row 21 (MC): K1, sl1, k1, sl1, k7, sl1, k1, sl1, k1.
Row 22 (MC): P1, sl1, p1, sl1, p7, sl1, p1, sl1, p1.
Bind off in CC.
Weave in all ends.
Coaster 6 – Intarsia
Step-by-step video here.
With MC and US 8 / 5 mm needles, CO 15 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K to end.
Row 2 (WS): In MC p2, in CC p1, in MC p9, in CC p1, in MC p to end.
Row 3: In MC k2, in CC k2, in MC k7, in CC k2, in MC k to end.
Row 4: In MC p2, in CC p3, in MC p5, in CC p2, in MC p to end.
Row 5: In MC k3, in CC k3, in MC k3, in CC k3, in MC k to end.
Row 6: In MC p3, in CC p4, in MC p1, in CC p4, in MC p to end.
Row 7: In MC k3, in CC k9, in MC k to end.
Row 8: In MC p4, in CC p7, in MC p to end.
Row 9: In MC k5, in CC k5, in MC k to end.
Row 10: In MC p4, in CC p7, in MC p to end.
Row 11: In MC k3, in CC k9, in MC k to end.
Row 12: In MC p2, in CC p11, in MC p to end.
Row 13: In MC k1, in CC k13, in MC k to end.
Row 14: In MC p6, in CC p3, in MC p to end.
Row 15: In MC k6, in CC k3, in MC k to end.
Row 16: In MC p6, in CC p3, in MC p to end.
Row 17: In MC k7, in CC k1, in MC k to end.
Row 18: In MC p7, in CC p1, in MC p to end.
Row 19: In MC k7, in CC k1, in MC k to end.
Row 20: In MC p to end.
Bind off.
Weave in all ends.
Coaster 7 – Fair Isle
Step-by-step video here.
With MC and US 8 / 5 mm needles, CO 15 sts.
Row 1 (RS): In CC k.
Row 2 (WS): *In MC p1, in CC p1; rep from *, in MC p1.
Row 3: *In MC k1, in CC k1; rep from *, in MC k1.
Row 4: In CC p.
Row 5: In MC k.
Row 6: *In CC p1, in MC p1; rep from *, in CC p1.
Row 7: *In MC k1, in CC k1; rep from *, in MC k1.
Row 8: In MC p.
Row 9: *In MC k3, in CC k1; rep from *, in MC k3.
Row 10: In MC p2, *in CC p3, in MC p1; rep from *, in MC p1.
Row 11: *In MC k3, in CC k1; rep from *, in MC k3.
Row 12: In MC p1, *in CC p1, in MC p3; rep from *, in CC p1, in MC p1.
Row 13: *In CC k3, in MC k1; rep from *, in CC k3.
Row 14: In MC p1, *in CC p1, in MC p3; rep from *, in CC p1, in MC p1.
Row 15: In MC k.
Row 16: *In MC p1, in CC p1; rep from *, in MC p1.
Row 17: *In CC k1, in MC k1; rep from *, in CC k1.
Row 18: In MC p.
Row 19: In CC k.
Row 20: *In MC p1, in CC p1; rep from *, in MC p1.
Row 21: *In MC k1, in CC k1; rep from *, in MC k1.
Row 22: In CC p.
Bind off in MC.
Weave in all ends.
Knit one, knit a set, or mix and match designs, these beginner-friendly knitted coaster patterns are made to inspire creativity and bring a little extra coziness to your everyday moments. Let’s get started!