Pumpkin Coaster Crochet PDF Pattern : Fast, Beginner-Friendly Autumn Decor

Make a pumpkin-themed crochet coaster with this beginner-friendly PDF pattern—US terms, no abbreviations. Work a flat circle, shape the pumpkin with a gentle height gradient (sl st → sc → hdc → dc), then add a curved stem/vine in a second color. Sized for standard mugs; great as single accents or coordinated sets.

What you’ll make
A flat pumpkin coaster with a rounded body (R1–R4 shaping sequence) and a tidy, curved stem/vine made from a short chain with simple increases.

What’s inside the PDF

Step-by-step rounds: center ring, increase rounds to 45 dc, shaped edge sequence

Stem/vine instructions (chain-10 with placed single-crochet increases)

Finishing: clean joins, weaving ends, light shaping/blocking tips

Suggestions for sets, color palettes, and gift use

Skill Level
Beginner (magic ring, slip stitch, sc/hdc/dc, simple increases)

Materials & Tools

Hook: 5.0 mm

Yarn: Medium (4)—main color for pumpkin + contrast for stem/vine

Notions: scissors, yarn needle

Size & Gauge
Fits standard cups/mugs; final size varies with yarn, hook, and tension. Keep rounds flat by following stitch counts.

Format & Delivery

Digital PDF only — no physical item will be shipped.

Instant download after purchase.

Care / Use
Lay flat to dry; spot clean as needed. Make a set for autumn tables, gifts, or market booths.

Maker’s note
Try tonal oranges, rustic neutrals, or playful brights. Add a tiny embroidered vein or leaf for extra charm.