Luca’s Compass Rope Coasters | Free Crochet Pattern

Luca’s Compass Rope Coasters | Free Sea Glass Journal Crochet Pattern by Kristin Omdahl

Rope that remembers a sailor’s hands. These coiled rope coasters are a love letter to Luca—born to a French mother and Spanish father, raised among the docks of Casablanca, and most at peace where salt clings to skin and charts curl at the edges. He works the Mediterranean and Atlantic routes on a wooden sailboat, trading what the seasons allow and keeping a battered compass rose close. In the summer of 1975, the winds carry him to Cypress Key, Florida. No spoilers—only the feeling of finding your heading again. Stitch a set, clip on the compass charm, and let the tide bring you home.

This is the first pattern officially released for The Sea Glass Journal, my debut novel launching November 2025.

What you will need to make the Luca Compass Rope Coasters | Free Crochet Pattern:

120 yds (109m) #4 worsted weight yarn
H/8 (5mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Compass rose charms

Watch the video tutorial here:

Finished Size

~4–4.25″ (10–11 cm) diameter each

Skill Level

Beginner

Notes & Gauge

Gauge not critical; work until the coaster measures ~4–4.25″.
Keep increases even for a flat spiral; finish with BLO sc or crab stitch for a clean rim.
Add a tiny anchor loop at the edge (ch 6, sl st back) for a removable charm.
Great stash buster project – can be made in any weight yarn – just continue in established increasing pattern.

Abbreviations (US)

Chain (ch), single crochet (sc), back loop only (blo), each (ea), slip stitch (slst), and repeat (rep).

Instructions (make 4) Luca Compass Rope Coasters | Free Crochet Pattern:

Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch1, 6sc in ring, do not join. – 6 scs

Round 2: 2sc-blo in ea st around, do not join. – 12 scs

Round 3: *2sc-blo in first st, 1sc-blo in next st. Rep from * around, do not join. – 18 scs

Round 4: *2sc-blo in first st, 1sc-blo in ea of next 2 sts. Rep from * around, do not join. – 24 scs

Round 5: *2sc-blo in first st, 1sc-blo in ea of next 3 sts. Rep from * around, do not join. – 30 scs

Round 6: *2sc-blo in first st, 1sc-blo in ea of next 4 sts. Rep from * around, do not join. – 36 scs

Round 7: *2sc-blo in first st, 1sc-blo in ea of next 5 sts. Rep from * around, do not join. – 42 scs

Round 8: *2sc-blo in first st, 1sc-blo in ea of next 6 sts. Rep from * around, slst to first st at beg of round to join. Fasten off. – 48 scs

Finishing & Charm

Weave ends. Attach charm to the anchor loop with a lobster clasp so the coaster stays washable.

Care

Remove charm; wash cold in a mesh bag; lay flat to dry.

From the Novel, The Sea Glass Journal:

Luca is a Casablanca-raised sailor who reaches Cypress Key in 1975. This pattern is a nod to his ropework and battered compass—no story spoilers, just vibes.

Enjoy more Sea Glass Journal inspired free crochet patterns → HERE

Preorder The Sea Glass Journal (Nov 2025) → HERE

Join the Sea Glass MCAL (playlist) → HERE

About Kristin Omdahl
Kristin Omdahl is a bestselling author, designer, and creative entrepreneur known for her “sensory storytelling” — weaving food, craft, and nature into unforgettable fiction and non-fiction. Her debut novel, The Sea Glass Journal, is a love letter to Florida’s Gulf Coast, exploring themes of healing, connection, and creative legacy.

When she’s not writing, Kristin shares crochet and knitting designs, recipes, and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her creative process with her global community on Patreon.