The terrific texture on a color burst crochet coaster pattern makes for a great cushion for your glass. This free pattern can be worked in lots of different colors! It is also a great free flower crochet pattern.

X crochet coasters have an original shape that is accented by an X that develops across it as you work the color changes and spaces. This is another design that really works all year round in any setting. It is made using only simple single and double crochet stitches.

A lacy shells crochet coaster pattern is square, with elongated corners, and is made using beautiful shell stitches that give a lacy feel to the design. These coasters work in any setting

Crochet designer Megan Hocking shares, "Mandala coasters remind me of an old ship's wheel and are reminiscent of summer days in the sun." She suggests playing with color changes, including working them in only one solid color. She sells the pattern through Ravelry, where she also sells several other great coaster crochet patterns.

The mud cloth crochet pattern is inspired by a bold tribal-inspired design. Although it looks intricate, the designer says that these coasters are simple enough for beginner crocheters.

Upcycle plastic bags to create red, white and blue crochet coasters. They also have a matching placemat crochet pattern. This is perfect for a variety of American holidays. The same idea could be used in different colors to make picnic coasters for everyone.

A stitch pattern uses smart spacing to create a dragonfly (not to be confused with butterfly stitch) that forms the center of a square crochet coaster pattern perfect for spring and summer gatherings.

The tiniest little addition of triangles can make a circle look like a kitten! This crochet pattern, which includes written instructions as well as a symbol chart, is for sale on Ravelry. Make these with or without the cute bow!

Simple crochet circles can easily be made to look like animals simply by adding a face. One pattern-available to download free on Ravelry-is a groundhog crochet pattern that will make your party guests smile as they set their cups down.