Crochet lace has a timeless beauty, and the pieces shown above are wonderful examples of delicate craftsmanship. Made with fine cotton thread and a small steel hook, these motifs resemble miniature doilies or decorative coasters. Their floral centers expand into soft, scalloped edges, giving them a classic vintage look perfect for home décor, gift sets, table settings, or even for joining into larger projects like table runners.
These motifs are ideal for beginners ready to explore lacework or for experienced crocheters who enjoy relaxing, meditative stitch repetition. The openwork design uses familiar stitches like chains, double crochets, and shells, making the pattern easy to memorize.
Below is a complete pattern based on the design shown in the image.
⭐ Crochet Lace Coaster Pattern
Size: approx. 10–12 cm depending on thread and hook
Yarn: Fine cotton thread (#10 crochet thread recommended)
Hook: 1.25–1.75 mm steel crochet hook
Skill Level: Easy–Intermediate
Pattern Instructions
Round 1
- Ch 6, sl st to form a ring.
- Ch 3 (counts as dc), make 15 dc into the ring.
- Sl st into top of beginning ch-3. (16 dc total)
Round 2
- Ch 4 (counts as dc + ch 1), dc in next st, ch 1 repeat around.
- Sl st to the 3rd ch of beginning ch-4.
(You now have 16 dc with chain-1 spaces between)
Round 3
- Sl st into the next ch-1 space.
- Ch 3 (dc), dc in same space. Ch 1.
- In each ch-1 space: 2 dc, ch 1.
- Join with sl st.
Round 4 – Forming Inner Petals
- Sl st to next ch-1 space.
- In each ch-1 space work: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc).
- Sl st to join.
Round 5
- Sl st to the ch-2 space of first petal.
- (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in each ch-2 space around.
- Sl st to join.
Round 6 – Mesh Section
- Ch 4 (dc + ch 1), dc in next dc, ch 1 across the round.
- Sl st to top of beginning ch-4.
Round 7
- In every ch-1 space, work 2 dc. No chains between groups.
- Join with sl st.
Round 8 – Shaping the Floral Points
- Ch 3, dc in next st, ch 3, skip 1 st.
- (dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, skip 1) repeat around.
- Join.
Round 9 – Strengthening the Edges
In each ch-3 arch:
- Work (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) to form a small shell.
Repeat around and join.
Round 10 – Final Scalloped Border
In each shell’s center ch-1 space:
- Work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc).
This creates the soft, wavy outer edge seen in the image.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
- Block lightly by pinning the points outward and steaming gently.
- Allow to fully dry for crisp definition.
Tips
- Use mercerized cotton for shine and durability.
- Change hook size for stiffer or softer lace.
- These motifs can also be joined to form larger lace tablecloths.
