Cherry Blossom Sakura Coaster ♥ Crochet Pattern

Late March to early May is sakura (or cherry blossom) season in Japan. It’s on my bucket list to visit Japan during Spring just so that I can witness the beautiful cherry blossom trees bloom. Until I have enough money to travel, I will just have to enjoy the sakura trees through online pictures.

Since it’s cherry blossom season, I wanted to crochet something sakura-themed so I made a coaster for your drinks. I have so many coasters in my room because I’m always drinking something water, tea, or coffee.

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Supplies
– H/5.00 mm crochet hook (my favorite hook)
– G/4.50 mm crochet hook
– Pink worsted-weight yarn
– Slanted tapestry needle (I use these)
– Scissors

Aberrations
ch(s) – chains
st(s) – stitch(es)
slst – slip stitch (same as join)
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
flo – front loop only
blo – back loop only
cc – color change
dec – decrease (same as sc2tog) (single two st together)
inc – increase (make 2sc in a single st)
RS – right side/front side
WS – wrong side/back side
(x_) – repeat (_) amount of times
[x_] – repeat everything inside the [_] times amount of times

Crochet Level
Beginner

Pattern Notes
The pattern is written in US terms
If you have any problems with this pattern, feel free to contact me so I can help you

CHERRY BLOSSOM
With H hook and pink yarn
Magic circle sc 9 sts, Total = 9 sts
Round 1: 2 sc in each sts (x9). Total = 18 sts
Round 2: Sc 18 sts. Total = 18 sts
Round 3: [2sc in next st, sc 1 st](x9). Total = 27 sts
Round 4: [2sc in next st, sc 2 sts](x9). Total = 36 sts
Rounds 5: [2sc in next st, sc 3 sts](x9). Total 45 sts
DO NOT CUT OFF. Continue to the petal pattern down below.

PETALS (MAKE 5)
With H hook and pink yarn
Row 1: sc 9 sts. Total = 9 sts
Row 2: Ch 1, dec, sc 5 sts, dec. Total = 7 sts
Rows 3-4: sc 7 sts. Total = 7 sts
Row 5: Ch 1, dec, sc 3 sts, dec. Total = 5 sts
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc 2 sts, dec. Total = 1 st
Cut off
Insert hook in the middle st from the last row.
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc 2 sts. turn, dec. Total = 1 st
Cut off and weave ends

ASSEMBLY
To get that rounded petal shape, you are going to crochet a border around the crochet piece. You can switch to a smaller hook if you want. If you notice the coaster is popping or flaring upward you can block it with some water to prevent this from happening. Weave in loose ends and you are done!

Have you ever seen the cherry blossom trees?