The Gilded Sunburst Coaster: A Free Crochet Pattern for a Textured, Art Deco-Inspired Coaster

Introducing the Gilded Sunburst Coaster

Elevate your coffee table with these stunning, textured coasters that capture the glamour of the Art Deco era. Featuring a radiant sunburst motif and a touch of metallic thread, this pattern is a quick and satisfying project for crocheters of all skill levels. The Gilded Sunburst Coaster is a perfect blend of modern design and vintage elegance, making it an ideal handmade gift or a luxurious addition to your own home decor.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in two colors:
  • Main Color (MC): Deep Teal – approximately 30 yards per coaster
  • Contrast Color (CC): Gold Metallic – approximately 10 yards per coaster
• Hook: Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Notions: Stitch marker, yarn needle for weaving ends, scissors
• Gauge: First 3 rounds = 2 inches in diameter (gauge is not critical for this project, but consistency helps ensure even sizing)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pattern Notes

• The coaster is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join at the end of rounds unless specified.
• Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.
• Ch 3 at the beginning of a round counts as the first double crochet (dc) unless otherwise noted.

Round 1: The Center

With MC, make a magic ring. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 11 dc into the ring. Pull the tail firmly to close the ring. You should have 12 dc stitches total (including the ch-3). Do not join. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of the round.

Round 2: Increase Round

Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in the same stitch (the base of the ch-3). Work 2 dc in each stitch around. You will have 24 dc stitches total. Move your stitch marker to the first stitch of this round.

Round 3: Second Increase Round

Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in the next stitch. *2 dc in the next stitch, dc in the next stitch; repeat from * around. You will have 36 dc stitches total. Move your stitch marker.

Round 4: Creating the First Scallop Base

Ch 1, sc in the same stitch (the first stitch of the round). *Ch 3, skip 2 stitches, sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, sl st to the first sc to join. You will have 12 ch-3 spaces. Fasten off MC? No, continue with MC for the next round.

Round 5: First Cluster Round

Sl st into the first ch-3 space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 2 dc in the same space. *Ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch-3 space; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. You will have 12 clusters of 3 dc each.

Round 6: Second Scallop Base

Sl st to the next dc (the first dc of the next cluster). Ch 1, sc in the same stitch. *Ch 3, skip 2 dc, sc in the next dc (the middle dc of the next cluster); repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. You will have 12 ch-3 spaces.

Round 7: Second Cluster Round (Increase)

Sl st into the first ch-3 space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 3 dc in the same space. *Ch 1, 4 dc in the next ch-3 space; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3. You will have 12 clusters of 4 dc each.

Round 8: Third Scallop Base (Wider)

Sl st to the next dc (the first dc of the next cluster). Ch 1, sc in the same stitch. *Ch 4, skip 3 dc, sc in the next dc (the second dc of the next cluster); repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. You will have 12 ch-4 spaces.

Round 9: Petal Round

Sl st into the first ch-4 space. Ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in the same space. *(sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in the next ch-4 space; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off MC. Weave in the MC end.

Round 10: Gold Metallic Transition

Join CC (Gold Metallic) with a sl st in any dc from Round 9 (the center dc of any petal). Ch 1, sc in the same stitch. *Ch 5, skip to the next dc (the dc of the next petal), sc in that dc; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. You will have 12 ch-5 spaces.

Round 11: Final Gold Border

Sl st into the first ch-5 space. Ch 1, (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in the same space. *(sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in the next ch-5 space; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. Fasten off CC. Weave in all ends securely.

Finishing

Gently block your coaster if desired to even out the stitches and enhance the shape. Simply wet the coaster, squeeze out excess water, and lay flat to dry, shaping the scalloped edges. Your Gilded Sunburst Coaster is now ready to grace your table or gift to a loved one!