Pattern Description:
This easy-to-follow granny heart coaster pattern is ideal for beginners and can be completed quickly, often in less than 20 minutes once familiar with it.
The coasters are made using the granny stitch over seven rows and finished with a simple single crochet border. They make lovely gifts for various occasions and are a simple home decor idea.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn: DK (light worsted, 8ply) cotton blend or 100% cotton yarn. Approximately 16 yards (14.5 meters) is needed per heart coaster in any color.
- Yarn Weight: #3 Light (DK, light worsted, 8ply).
- Hook: 3.75 (E/5) mm crochet hook, or a hook size to obtain the correct gauge.
- Notions:
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Measurements: About 5 inches x 4 inches (14cm long by 12cm wide) when made.
Stitches & Abbreviations Used – US Terms:
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- dc – double crochet
- tr – treble stitch
- sl st – slip stitch
- st/sts – stitch/stitches
- sp/sps – space/spaces
- sk – skip
- prev – previous
Instructions for Making the Granny Heart Coaster Pattern:
Foundation Ring
Instruction: Ch 6, sl st in 1st ch to form a ring.
Note: This small ring is the base of your coaster. Almost every granny-style project begins with a center ring, which later supports the clusters and gives structure to the heart. Make sure the ring isn’t twisted before joining.
Building the First Cluster
Instruction: Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr), 4 tr in ring, turn.
Note: This first row forms the starting cluster and sets the foundation for the rest of the heart. It may look small, but it gives you a solid anchor for the next rows.
Expanding the Base
Instruction: Ch 4, 3 tr in 1st sp (between 1st 2 sts of prev row), 4 tr in sp between last 2 sts of prev row, turn. Note: Adding clusters on either side begins to widen the heart, transforming the small cluster into a triangular shape.
Adding More Clusters
Instruction: Ch 4, 3 tr in 1st sp, 3 tr in next sp, 4 tr in last sp, turn.
Note: By working into three spaces instead of two, the heart expands further. The triangular base of the heart becomes clearer here.
Making the Heart Wider
Instruction: Ch 4, 3 tr in 1st sp, 3 tr in each of next 2 sps, 4 tr in last sp, turn.
Note: This row balances the sides of the heart by creating additional width. The piece is now beginning to resemble the lower portion of the heart.
Reaching the Widest Point
Instruction: Ch 4, 3 tr in 1st sp, 3 tr in each of next 3 sps, 4 tr in last sp, turn.
Note: This row marks the widest part of the coaster. The heart’s base is fully formed, and the structure is ready to be shaped into curves.
Beginning the Top Curves
Instruction: Ch 4, sk 3 sts, 3 tr in each of next 4 sps, 1 tr in last sp, turn.
Note: Skipping stitches here begins forming the indent at the top of the heart. This creates the dip that separates the two rounded lobes.
Shaping the Lobes
Instruction:
- Ch 4, sk 3 sts, (2 tr, 1 dc) in next sp.
- Ch 4, sl st in next sp.
- Ch 4, (1 dc, 2 tr) in next sp.
- Ch 4, sl st into top of last tr of prev row. Do not turn.
Note: This row completes the two rounded tops of the heart. The left and right lobes are now defined, giving the coaster its recognizable heart shape.
Border – Finishing with a Neat Edge
Instruction:
- Ch 1, 4 sc in each ch-4 sp.
- Work 4 sc around tr posts until reaching foundation ring.
- 6 sc in ring.
- Continue with 4 sc in ch-4 sps and around tr posts.
- At top: 1 sc in each tr st, 3 sc down ch-4, sl st into prev sl st, 3 sc up next ch-4.
- 1 sc in each of next 3 tr sts, 4 sc in next ch-4 sp.
- Sl st into 1st sc, ch 1, cut yarn, fasten off.
Note: The border gives a polished finish, evens out the edges, and ensures the heart lies flat.
Finishing – Securing Your Work
Instruction: Use a yarn needle to weave in all loose ends securely.
Note: Proper finishing prevents unraveling and keeps your coaster neat. Once done, your granny heart coaster is ready to use, gift, or display as part of your handmade décor.
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