Want a cozy autumn table accent? These crochet pumpkin pie coasters feature round orange slices, golden-beige crust edges, and a swirled white cream topper.
Warm orange circles give these crochet pie coasters their pumpkin-pie-inspired look, while a beige holder with scalloped edges resembles a little pastry crust. The set combines two different textures and colors: simple, flat orange coasters for everyday use and a decorative white whipped-cream swirl that sits on top, making the finished stack look like a miniature crochet pie.
This tutorial guides you through crocheting the round coasters, building a matching pie-crust holder with raised sides, and adding a curled white cream decoration to one coaster. You’ll also learn how to arrange the finished crochet pieces into a practical set for holding mugs and cups, with options for adjusting the holder’s height to fit your stack.
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Materials & Tools Needed
- Worsted-weight yarn (Weight 4), orange: For the individual pie-slice coasters
- Worsted-weight yarn (Weight 4), beige: For the pie-crust holder and its base
- Worsted-weight yarn (Weight 4), white: A small amount for the whipped-cream topper
- Crochet hook: 5.25 mm; a hook between 4.5 mm and 5.5 mm may also work depending on your tension
- Yarn needle: For weaving in ends and sewing on the cream decoration
- Scissors: For cutting yarn
Finished set: The holder is designed to accommodate approximately four to five coasters. The final fit depends on yarn thickness, tension, and the number of coasters you make.
Pattern Abbreviations & Terminology
- Ch / Chs: Chain / Chains
- St / Sts: Stitch / Stitches
- Sl st: Slip Stitch
- Hdc: Half Double Crochet
- Sc: Single Crochet
- Inc: Increase; work 2 stitches into the same stitch
Step-by-Step Crochet Pumpkin Pie Coaster Tutorial
Part 1: Crochet the Orange Coasters
Make four plain orange coasters for everyday use. You can make an additional coaster for the whipped-cream decoration, giving you a five-piece set.
The coaster base also provides the pattern for the bottom of the beige pie-crust holder, so the same circular shaping is used for both projects.
Round 1: Create the center ring
Make a slip knot and chain 4. Insert your hook into the first chain and slip stitch to close the ring. Chain 2, then work 10 half double crochet stitches into the center opening.
Pull the starting yarn tail to close the center hole. Join with a slip stitch into the first actual half double crochet stitch.
Total: 10 stitches.
This first join is different from the joins used in later rounds. Joining directly into the first half double crochet helps close the center neatly, so check that you have not accidentally joined into the beginning chain-2 space.
Round 2: Increase around the circle
Chain 2 and work 2 half double crochet stitches into every stitch around. Join with a slip stitch into the chain-2 space at the end of the round, rather than into the starting slip stitch.
Total: 20 stitches.
The increases widen the circle evenly. Keep your stitches relaxed enough to work comfortably into each stitch without creating large gaps.
Round 3: Expand the coaster
Chain 2. Work 1 half double crochet into the first stitch, then work 2 half double crochet stitches into the next stitch. Repeat this sequence around the circle.
Join with a slip stitch into the chain-2 space.
Total: 30 stitches.
The coaster should continue expanding into a flat circle. If you lose track of the increases, pause and check your stitch count before moving on.
Round 4: Complete the coaster circle
Chain 2. Work 1 half double crochet into each of the first 2 stitches, then work 2 half double crochet stitches into the third stitch. Repeat this sequence around, placing increases at regular intervals.
Join with a slip stitch into the chain-2 space.
Total: 40 stitches.
The final increase round gives the coaster its full circular size. Lay it flat to check the shape before fastening off.
Finish the coaster
Chain 1 and fasten off, leaving a short yarn tail. Thread the tail through your yarn needle and weave it securely into the stitches.
Repeat Rounds 1–4 to make the remaining orange coasters. Keep your tension consistent so the finished circles are similar in size and can stack neatly inside the holder.
Part 2: Crochet the Beige Pie-Crust Holder
The holder begins with the same circular base as the orange coasters. Straight rounds then create raised sides, while a scalloped edge adds the look of hand-crimped pastry.
Rounds 1–4: Make the circular base
Using beige yarn, repeat Rounds 1–4 from the orange coaster pattern:
- Round 1: Work 10 half double crochet stitches into the center ring.
- Round 2: Increase in every stitch to reach 20 stitches.
- Round 3: Repeat 1 half double crochet followed by an increase to reach 30 stitches.
- Round 4: Repeat 2 half double crochet stitches followed by an increase to reach 40 stitches.
Do not fasten off after Round 4. Continue directly into the sides of the holder.
Total after Round 4: 40 stitches.
The base should match the general shape and stitch count of an orange coaster. Keeping this foundation flat helps the finished holder sit like a small pie pan.
Rounds 5–7: Build the vertical sides
Chain 2 and work 1 half double crochet into every stitch around, without any increases. Join each round with a slip stitch into the chain-2 space.
Repeat for three consecutive rounds.
Total: 40 stitches per round.
These straight rounds make the crochet fabric rise around the circular base instead of spreading outward. Keep your tension even to help the sides stand upright and form a clear container shape.
If you plan to stack five coasters and find that the holder needs extra room, you can add one more straight round here. The designer also suggests adjusting the holder height with an extra row of half double crochet or single crochet when needed. Avoid making it excessively tall, as the pan-like shape is part of the design.
Round 8: Add the scalloped crust edge
Chain 1 and work 1 single crochet into the first stitch. Skip the next stitch, then work 5 half double crochet stitches into the following stitch to create a shell. Skip the next stitch and work 1 single crochet into the following stitch.
Continue around, alternating single crochet stitches with five-half-double-crochet shells.
To create a more natural, hand-crimped pie-crust appearance, occasionally work 2 or 3 single crochet stitches in a row before beginning another shell. This slight variation prevents the edge from looking too mechanically uniform.
As you approach the end of the round, complete the stitch that best fits the remaining space, then slip stitch to join. Chain 1, fasten off, and weave in the yarn end.
The scalloped rim adds the finishing detail that distinguishes the holder from an ordinary round crochet container.
Part 3: Crochet the White Whipped-Cream Topper
This small white decoration transforms one plain coaster into the feature piece of the set. Its curled shape resembles a swirl of whipped cream placed on top of a slice of pie.
Step 1: Crochet the cream strip
Using white yarn, chain 12. Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 1 single crochet into each chain across.
Total: 11 single crochet stitches.
Work evenly along the chain. As described in the pattern, the single crochet strip will naturally begin curling into a spiral shape. This curl is useful for creating the whipped-cream effect.
Step 2: Fasten off with a long tail
Chain 1, leave a long yarn tail for sewing, and fasten off. Keep the curled strip intact so it can be shaped into a compact swirl.
The longer tail will be used to secure the decoration to the orange coaster, so avoid trimming it too short.
Part 4: Assemble the Coaster Set
Step 1: Shape the pie-crust holder
Turn the beige holder inside out to tidy up the starting tail. Gently pull, press, and adjust the base and vertical sides until the piece settles into a flat-bottomed, pan-like shape.
Check that the base lies flat and the sides stand up around it. Handle the scalloped rim gently so the decorative shells retain their shape.
Step 2: Coil the whipped-cream decoration
Take the curled white strip and arrange it into a neat spiral or swirled dollop. Place it in the exact center of one finished orange coaster.
Use the long white yarn tail and a yarn needle to sew the swirl in place. Avoid sewing it down so tightly that it becomes completely flat; leaving the center slightly loose gives the decoration a more natural, raised appearance.
Tie the beginning and ending white yarn tails securely on the underside of the coaster, then weave in the remaining ends.
Step 3: Stack the coasters inside the holder
Place the plain orange coasters inside the beige pie-crust holder. Put the whipped-cream-topped coaster at the top so the white swirl becomes the decorative focal point.
The designer recommends a five-coaster arrangement: four plain orange coasters for regular use and one decorated coaster for the top. Four coasters can also be used if you prefer a shorter stack.
Check that the stack sits comfortably inside the holder. The decorated coaster may rise slightly above the scalloped rim, giving the finished set the appearance of a miniature pie.
Customization Ideas
Adjust the Holder Height
The holder is designed to accommodate four or five coasters, but yarn thickness and tension can affect the fit. If your stack sits too high or feels crowded, adjust the number of straight body rounds before working the scalloped edge.
One extra row may provide enough space for a thicker stack. Avoid adding too much height, since the shallow pie-pan silhouette is an important part of the design.
Create a Natural Scalloped Rim
The shell edging does not need to look perfectly uniform. Occasional extra single crochet stitches between shells can create a slightly irregular edge that resembles hand-crimped pastry.
Keep the overall spacing balanced so the rim still looks finished rather than uneven.
Choose Your Coaster Arrangement
For a practical set, make four plain orange coasters and one whipped-cream-topped coaster. If you prefer more decorated pieces, the same cream-strip technique can be used on additional coasters, provided the holder has enough room.
Keeping the orange circles plain makes them easier to use under mugs, while the decorated piece works as an attractive topper.
