Mug Nest Coaster – Free Crochet Pattern

This post may contain affiliate links, meaning I may receive a small commission from purchases made at no extra cost to you.

Grab the ad-free PDF version of the Mug Nest Coaster pattern in my Etsy shop or on Ravelry!

I’ve been wanting to design a coaster for sometime. One night, or shall I say morning, around 1 am to be exact. An idea popped into my head. And of course, I just had to make it right away. I’m so glad I did! I absolutely love how the mug Nest Coaster turned out.

When I shared the finished piece on Instagram, a lot of you said it looked like it was hugging my mug. Well, mug hug was already taken. To me it also reminded me of a nest for my mug. It nestles in there quite nicely. So the Mug Nest Coaster pattern was born.

The Mug Nest Coaster is perfect for any room of the house. It works up super fast. Before you know it, you’ll have more than you know what to do with! It also has a boho vibe, that I love. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to make a million more coasters!

The coaster uses two different types of yarn, with three varying styles. Each style has a Small and Large size.

Details:

Method: Crochet
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Hook:
US H/5.0 mm
US J/6.0 mm

Other:
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Yarn:
Bulky 5-
Yarnspirations Bernat Maker Home Dec: 22-26 yds
Worsted Weight-
I Love This Cotton by Hobby Lobby: 16-42 yds

Abbreviations:

Ch- chain
Flo- front loop only
Inc- increase (2 sc in same st)
Rep- repeat
Rnd- round
Sc- single crochet
Sl st- slip stitch
Sp- space
St(s)- stitch(es)

Gauge:
I did not swatch for this design.

Measurements:
Bulky 5 Width:
Small from bobble to bobble: 4.25″
Large: 4.5″
Worsted Weight Width:
Small with single strand bobble to bobble: 4″
Large: 4.5″
Small with double strand bobble to bobble: 4.5″
Large: 4.75″

Notes & Pattern:

The Mug Nest Coaster pattern is worked in the round, starting with a magic ring.

Ch 1 does not count as a st.

Pattern is written as such: Small(Large)

You will need to know how to work with double strands to make the larger bobbles in the worsted weight.

Bobble stitch:

*Yarn over, insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on your hook rep * 3 more times. Now you should have 5 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all
5 loops on your hook.

Front Loop Only (Flo)

Normally, you insert your hook under both the loops that make up that top V shape. To work in the front loop only, insert your hook under only the specified loop instead. The front loop will the bottom of the v shape, closest to you. (see Flo Rnd below)

Pattern w/Bulky 5 yarn:

Using 6.0 mm hook
Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, Sc 6, sl st to 1st Sc, ch 1 (6 Sc)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st, sl st, ch 1 (12 Sc)
Rnd 3: *Inc, Sc rep from * around, sl st, ch 1 (18 Sc)
Rnd 4: *Inc, Sc 2 rep from * around, sl st, ch 1 (24 Sc)
Rnd 5: *Inc, Sc 3 rep from * around, sl st, ch 1 (30 Sc)
Rnd 6: *Inc, Sc 4 rep from * around, sl st, ch 1 (36 Sc)
Stop here for the small size and go to the Flo Rnd below.
For the large coaster complete Rnd 7, then move to the Flo Rnd below.
Rnd 7: *Inc, Sc 5 rep from * around, sl st, ch 1 (42 Sc)

Flo Rnd: Sc in the Flo in the same sp that you did your sl st, ch 1 in. Sc in the flo of each st around, sl st, ch 1 36(42 Sc)

Bobble Rnd : *Sc, bobble rep from * around. 18 Sc, 18 bobbles(21Sc, 21 bobbles)
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Pattern w/Worsted Weight Single Strand Bobbles:

Using 5.0 mm hook
Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, Sc 6, sl st to 1st Sc, ch 1 (6 Sc)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st, sl st, ch 1 (12 Sc)
Rnd 3: *Inc, Sc rep from * around, sl st, ch 1 (18 Sc)
Rnd 4: *Inc, Sc 2 rep from * around, sl st, ch 1 (24 Sc)
Rnd 5: *Inc, Sc 3 rep from * around, sl st, ch 1 (30 Sc)
Rnd 6: *Inc, Sc 4 rep from * around, sl st, ch 1 (36 Sc)
Rnd 7: *Inc, Sc 5 rep from * around, sl st, ch 1 (42 Sc)
Stop here for the small size and go to the Flo Rnd below.
For the large coaster complete Rnd 8, then move to the Flo Rnd below.
Rnd 8: *Inc, Sc 6 rep from * around, sl st, ch 1 (48 Sc)

Flo Rnd: Sc in the Flo in the same sp that you did your sl st, ch 1 in. Sc in the flo of each st around, sl st, ch 1 42(48 Sc)

Bobble Rnd : *Sc, bobble rep from * around 21 Sc, 21 bobbles(24 Sc, 24 bobbles)
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Pattern w/Worsted Weight Double Strand Bobbles:

Using 5.0 mm hook
Rnd 1: Make a magic ring, Sc 6, sl st to 1st Sc, ch 1 (6 Sc)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st, sl st, ch 1 (12 Sc)
Rnd 3: *Inc, Sc rep from * around, sl st, ch 1 (18 Sc)
Rnd 4: *Inc, Sc 2 rep from * around, sl st, ch 1 (24 Sc)
Rnd 5: *Inc, Sc 3 rep from * around, sl st, ch 1 (30 Sc)
Rnd 6: *Inc, Sc 4 rep from * around, sl st, ch 1 (36 Sc)
Rnd 7: *Inc, Sc 5 rep from * around, sl st, ch 1 (42 Sc)
Stop here for the small size and go to the Flo Rnd below.
For the large coaster complete Rnd 8, then move to the Flo Rnd below.
Rnd 8: *Inc, Sc 6 rep from * around, sl st, ch 1 (48 Sc)

Flo Rnd: Sc in the Flo in the same sp that you did your sl st, ch 1 in. Sc in the flo of each st around, sl st, ch 1 42(48 Sc)

Bobble Rnd : For the 1st Sc, insert hook in the same sp that you did your sl st, ch 1 in, grab your second strand and complete the Sc like you normally would. Be sure to pull both strands through. Bobble, working with the double strands, you’ll make the bobble the same as you normally would but you’ll have 10 loops on your hook when you pull the two strands through, to complete your bobble. (see photos below)
*Sc, bobble rep from * around 21 Sc, 21 bobbles(24 Sc, 24 bobbles)
Fasten off, weave in ends.

Optional: Using a hot glue gun, glue a 3″ wood slice into your coasters.

You’re finished! I can’t wait to see what colors you make your Mug Nest Coasters in!

Happy Making
Jessica ❤

This is an original pattern by Jessica Paz Creates. Please do not sell, reprint, or repost any parts of this pattern. You are welcome to sell your finished items but please link back to my shop. If you’re sharing on social media, please tag me so that I can see your finished items!

@jessicapazcreates #jessicapazcreates #mugnestcoaster

Looking for more patterns for your home? Be sure to check out the On the Range Kitchen Collection.