Creating a Wolverine crochet coaster is a fun and unique project for fans of the iconic Marvel character. This coaster features the distinctive face and mask of Wolverine, using a combination of black, yellow, and beige yarns to capture his fierce expression. Starting with the round base, you’ll then work on the detailed features to bring Wolverine to life.
To make this Wolverine crochet coaster, you’ll need some basic crochet skills and a few specific materials. This project is perfect for intermediate crocheters looking to challenge themselves with color changes and shaping.
Yarn: Worsted weight in black, yellow, white, and beige
Crochet hook: Size G/4.0mm
Yarn needle
Scissors
Abbreviations:
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
inc: increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)
dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
Pattern:
Base (Yellow)
Round 1: With yellow yarn, make a magic ring, ch 1, and work 8 sc into the ring. Join with sl st. (8 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Join with sl st. (16 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, (sc, inc) around. Join with sl st. (24 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, (2 sc, inc) around. Join with sl st. (32 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, (3 sc, inc) around. Join with sl st. (40 sts)
Continue increasing in this pattern until you reach your desired size for the coaster, typically around 6-7 inches in diameter.
Black Mask Outline
With black yarn, join to any stitch on the edge of the base.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc around the entire base, join with sl st to the first sc. (40 sts or the total number from your base)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc around again, join with sl st.
Facial Details
Eyes (White Yarn)
Make 2 small ovals: Ch 6, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next 3 ch, 3 sc in the last ch. Working on the opposite side of the chain, sc in next 3 ch, 2 sc in the last ch. Join with sl st and fasten off.
Nose and Mouth (Beige Yarn)
Nose: With beige yarn, join in the appropriate position, ch 1, sc in the next 3-4 sts, fasten off.
Mouth: Embroider using a yarn needle with beige yarn to create the outline of Wolverine’s mouth and nose area.
Mask Details (Black Yarn)
With black yarn, create the pointed sections of the mask. Join yarn at the edge of the yellow base where you want the mask to start.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in the next 5-6 sts, turn.
Row 2-4: Decrease one stitch at the beginning and end of each row to create a pointed shape. Fasten off.
Assembly:
Sew the eyes onto the base using white yarn and a yarn needle.
Embroider the mouth and nose details with beige yarn.
