Bear Head Crochet Coaster Pattern (Beginner-Friendly & Quick DIY Project)

🧸 Bear Head Crochet Coaster Pattern (Beginner-Friendly & Quick DIY Project)

Here is a complete, beginner-friendly written pattern for the bear head coaster.

Using standard US crochet terminology, this pattern is designed to work up quickly and lie perfectly flat so your mugs don’t tip over.

🧶 Materials Needed for Crochet Coasters

Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in Brown (main color), Cream/Beige (snout and border), and a small scrap of Black (for facial features). Cotton is highly recommended for coasters as it absorbs condensation from cold drinks and handles heat well.
Hook: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook
Tools: Tapestry needle and scissors

📌 Crochet Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)

Bear Head Coaster Pattern Instructions

🟤 The Base (Bear Head)

Start with Brown yarn.

Round 1: Make a MR, work 6 sc into the ring. Sl st to the first sc to join. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Sl st to join. (12 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, 1 sc, inc. Repeat from * to * around. Sl st to join. (18 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, 2 sc, inc. Repeat from * to * around. Sl st to join. (24 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, 3 sc, inc. Repeat from * to * around. Sl st to join. (30 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1, 4 sc, inc. Repeat from * to * around. Sl st to join. (36 sts)
Round 7: Ch 1, 5 sc, inc. Repeat from * to * around. Sl st to join. (42 sts)
Round 8: Ch 1, 6 sc, inc. Repeat from * to * around. Sl st to join. (48 sts)
Do not fasten off. You will continue right into the border.

🤍 The Border & Ears

Switch to Cream/Beige yarn.

Round 9: Ch 1. Sc in the next 6 sts.
First Ear: In the next stitch, work all of the following: (1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc).
Top of Head: Sc in the next 10 sts.
Second Ear: In the next stitch, work all of the following: (1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc).
Remaining Border: Sc in the remaining 30 sts around.
Sl st to the first sc to join. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

🤎 The Snout

Use Cream/Beige yarn.

Round 1: Make a MR, work 6 sc into the ring. Sl st to join. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Sl st to join. (12 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, 1 sc, inc. Repeat from * to * around. Sl st to join. (18 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long 10-inch tail for sewing.

✨ Assembly & Finishing (Cute Crochet Bear Coaster)

Embroider the Snout: Before sewing the snout to the coaster, use your tapestry needle and black yarn to stitch a small triangular nose and a little “W” shaped mouth onto the center of the cream circle.
Attach the Snout: Position the finished snout on the lower half of the brown coaster face, centered between the ears. Use the long yarn tail to whip stitch it securely in place.
Embroider the Eyes: Thread your needle with black yarn and embroider two small eyes just above the snout.

Tip: Embroidering the eyes with yarn instead of using plastic safety eyes ensures the coaster remains completely flat, making it safer for resting hot cups!