Welcome to Needlepointers page of plastic canvas mug rugs and coaster designs! This page is full of free patterns to browse through, and you are sure to find one that strikes your fancy.
Plastic canvas coasters are a fun and simple DIY project. They are perfect for beginner and experienced crafters alike.
Plastic canvas is a stiff, gridded plastic used for needlework. It works great for creating durable coasters.
Plastic Canvas Coasters and Mug Rugs
It is important to gather the necessary supplies for making plastic canvas coasters and mug rugs.
- Plastic canvas:Grids for plastic canvas crafts comes in different sizes, usually 7-mesh or 10-mesh. The mesh size refers to the number of squares per inch.
- Yarn: Cotton or acrylic yarn with a backing to catch drips is best, but any yarn that fits through the holes in the plastic canvas will work.
- Scissors: These are needed for trimming the canvas and for cutting the yarn.
- Plastic canvas needle: This is a large, blunt needle with a large eye to accommodate yarn.
- Patterns: Find many plastic canvas coaster patterns on this page! There are various themes like geometric shapes, flowers, seasonal patterns, and many others.
Basic Steps To Make Plastic Canvas Coasters
- Cut the canvas: Use scissors to cut the plastic canvas into the size and shape desired. Standard coasters are approximately 4” x 4” squares or circles. It is also possible to make custom shapes. See the apple coasters for an example of this.
- Choose a pattern: Using a pre-made pattern like those below is easiest. Otherwise, it is possible to create unique designs like stripes, blocks, or even small images like a star or heart.
- Stitch the yarn: Use the yarn and the plastic canvas needle to stitch through the holes of the plastic canvas. The most common stitch is the continental stitch, but other stitches can be used such as cross stitches or back stitches to create different effects.
- Cover the edges: Once the design is complete, the edges can be finished with an overcast stitch to prevent the yarn from unraveling and give the coaster a neat, finished look.
- Optional backing: If desired, a felt or fabric can be added to the back of the coaster to hide stitching, provide a good backing surface to hold the coaster in place, and to absorb moisture.
For durability, thicker yarn can be used, especially if the coasters will be frequently used. The patterns below have options of making matching sets or a variety of related designs to suit different themes and occasions.
This project is a great way to add a personal touch to the home while also being practical. Scroll down the page to view a variety of fun, beautiful and fancy designs for your next coaster or mug rug project.
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Here is an autumn themed plastic canvas coaster pattern that is a nice compliment to your fall table. Cut an acorn shape and use the graph stitch pattern.
Strings Away
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These patriotic plastic canvas coasters are in the shape of stars with red and white stripes, and a field of blue stars inspired by the American flag. Instructions for creating a coordinating holder are also included.
Herrschners
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Make delightful red, white, and blue patriotic plastic canvas coasters as a fun way to decorate for a happy Memorial Day, 4th of July, or summer get-together. Free pattern.
Crafts for All Seasons
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Need a teacher gift? Make some pretty little apple coasters.
String Away
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Here is a free plastic canvas pattern for making buffalo plaid coasters that are the tablescape any time of year.
Eye Love Knots
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Make fun Easter home decor coasters that are a single bunny worked first on rectangular-shaped plastic canvas mesh. After completing the bunny, the background is filled in with Hungarian stitches.
Kreink
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This plastic canvas coaster, a free pattern from Kreink, will be a festive addition to the holiday.
Kreink
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How to make plastic canvas coasters using a circle plastic canvas circle shape. It's an easy pattern.
Needlepointers.com
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How to make a plastic canvas coaster with a circle shape.
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This coaster pattern, free from Needlepoint Teacher, is a great way to use small scraps of worsted yarn. The color combinations are endless.
Needlepoint Teacher
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Check out this plastic canvas cupcake pattern that uses acrylic yarn and some embroidery floss.
Hooks and Yarns
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Looking for simple and free plastic canvas patterns to elevate your Halloween decor? Here are easy patterns for 2 spooky Halloween silhouettes and 2 striking designs in vibrant orange and black. They are perfect for adding a festive touch to your Halloween party or table setting.
DIY Party Mom
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Here you will find a pattern and brief instructions for making a heart coaster.
My Creative Life
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Decorate for the fall season with these neat plastic canvas maple leaf coasters! These would make nice hostess gifts and teacher gifts.
Strings Away
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Create your own adorable Plastic Canvas Minion coaster using the graph photo in this easy DIY tutorial.
Hooks and Yarns Blog
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How to make a plastic canvas patriotic flag coaster.
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Learn how to finish the wrong side of a plastic canvas coaster with a cork backing.
Needlepointers.com
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This free plastic canvas poppies design can be made into a pretty coaster.
Needlework Tips and Techniques
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Stitch up some coaster car wheel and a checkered flag mug cover insert.
T's Place
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Learn how to cut and stitch the Scottie Sage Coaster, an easy Scotch Stitch plastic canvas coaster. Free Plastic Canvas Coaster Pattern & Video Tutorial!
On Rockwood Lane
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Easy project for kids! This is a simple desire that is ideal for teaching someone plastic canvassing. And it's a great way to use up scrap yarn.
Hook and Yarns
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Serve refreshing summertime drinks on these strawberry coasters by stitching up this free pattern. Also, create a coordinating wicker basket to hold the coasters.
Herrschners
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These super hero coaster squares are designed to be 4 inches by 4 inches on seven count plastic canvas. You can make bat hero, spider hero, captain hero, and super hero themed coasters.
DIY Party Mom
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Create this plastic canvas teacup coaster set with the free pattern here.
AOK Corral
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This free plastic canvas flower coasters pattern creates coasters with the trillium flower on them.
Crafty Gardener
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To make your watermelon coasters and napkin rings you will need standard plastic canvas-making supplies.
T's Place
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