Free Crochet Daisy Car Cup Holder Mats Pattern

A little daisy can make your car cup holder look so much nicer. These crochet daisy car cup holder mats are soft, bright, and easy to follow. This free pattern comes with a video, so beginners can stitch along with ease. Easy crochet gifts and crochet car decor are trending next month.

A plain cup holder gets a fresh look with these crochet daisy car cup holder mats. Each mat has white petals, a yellow middle, and a yellow edge that keeps it in place. You can also make a daisy car coaster with a long chain on top and hang it from your car mirror. The free crochet pattern has a video to help you. Handmade car accessories and easy crochet gifts are trending next month. Crochet stocking stuffers and quick gift ideas will trend the month after.

Daisy Car Cup Holder Mats Overview

The whole set builds on one idea: a flat, round base with a flower on top. For the crochet daisy car cup holder mats, two bases are stacked and sewn together, so the daisy faces up and a second layer covers the back of the first.

In addition, the hanger and the pouch use the same base shape. For the hanger, both bases carry a daisy and a long chain forms the loop. Meanwhile, the pouch back layer is worked with chain spaces so air can move through, and a small gap stays open for a scented disc.

Skill Level and Materials Needed

Readers should be comfortable with a magic ring, chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet. The tutorial slows down and repeats the trickiest sequences, which helps. However, the sewing steps still ask for patience.

Gather these supplies:

• Cotton yarn in white, yellow, and one base color
• 4.5 mm crochet hook for the bases
• 3.5 mm crochet hook for the daisy
• Darning needle
• Scissors

Besides these, the air freshener pouch needs 100% wool yarn or unfinished wood pieces, essential oils, and a sealed container.

Yarn Notes

Cotton keeps the petal edges clean, and the tutorial uses it for every part except the scent disc. However, the exact yarn weight is not listed, so a cotton that works comfortably with a 4.5 mm hook is a sensible match.

Thick yarn changes one detail. The tutorial notes that the second base can be skipped with very thick yarn. Still, a back layer hides the wrong side of the front base and gives the mat a sturdier finish. Finally, the scent disc is the only part that needs 100% wool, because synthetic blends do not soak up oil well.

Estimated Finished Size

The smaller mat should measure about 3 inches (7.5 cm) across, and the larger one around 3.5 inches (9 cm). Most standard car cup holders accept a mat close to that size. Even so, measuring the base of the holder first is a smart move, because yarn thickness and tension will shift the final diameter slightly.

Stitches Used

• Magic ring
• Chain (ch)
• Slip stitch (sl st)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Double crochet (dc)

Tips Before Starting the Daisy Car Cup Holder Mats

• First, decide on the mat size, because the final base round changes from single crochet to double crochet for the larger version.
• Next, leave a tail of about 12 inches on the second base and on the daisy, since both are used for sewing.
• Then switch to the 3.5 mm hook as soon as the daisy begins.
• Also, for a cleaner color change, tie off the yellow and join the white with a fresh slip stitch rather than pulling it through the last loop.

Daisy Car Cup Holder Mats Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Work the First Round of the Base

Using the 4.5 mm hook and the base color, make a magic ring. Then chain 2, which does not count as a stitch, and work 12 double crochets into the ring. After that, slip stitch into the first double crochet to close the round.

Step 2: Increase and Finish the Base

For round 2, chain 2 and work two double crochets into every stitch. As a result, this gives 24 double crochets. Then join with a slip stitch.

The last round sets the size. For the smaller mat, chain 1 and work two single crochets in the first stitch, then one single crochet in the next stitch. Next, repeat that two-then-one sequence around, join with a slip stitch, and weave in the ends. In contrast, the larger mat uses double crochets for this round. Finally, make a second base the same way, but leave a tail of about 12 inches.

Step 3: Crochet the Daisy

First, change to the 3.5 mm hook and pick up the yellow yarn. Make a magic ring, chain 2, and work 16 double crochets into it. Then join with a slip stitch.

Next, attach the white yarn. Chain 1, work a half double crochet in the same stitch, then a double crochet. After that, chain 2, add another double crochet, and close the petal with one more half double crochet. Then slip stitch into the very next stitch. Repeat this sequence eight times around, slip stitch into the first half double crochet, and fasten off with a tail of about 12 inches.

Step 4: Sew the Daisy and Join the Bases

Thread the long tail onto the darning needle and center the daisy on the first base. Then stitch through one or two stitches on each petal rather than every stitch. Afterward, weave the ends through the back, passing the needle through the yarn itself so the ends hold.

Next, line up the stitches of both bases. With the tail from the second base, weave the needle through one loop only: the back loop of the stitch closest to you, then the front loop of the stitch farthest from you. Continue all the way around, then weave in the ends. As a result, the mat is complete.

Step 5: Crochet the Open Back for the Pouch

The air freshener changes only the second base. First, make a magic ring, chain 2, and work 12 double crochets into it. Then slip stitch to the first double crochet.

For round 2, chain 4, then double crochet into the next stitch. After that, continue with chain 1 and one double crochet into each following stitch. Finally, finish by slip stitching into the third chain of the starting chain. The chain spaces create the open look that lets scent drift out.

Round 3 uses the same stitch as the mat’s final round. Chain 1, work two single crochets into the stitch, then one single crochet in the chain space, and repeat around. Next, slip stitch to the first single crochet, chain 3, and slip stitch into the next stitch to form a small loop. Finally, fasten off with a tail of about 12 inches.

Turning the Daisy Car Cup Holder Mats into a Hanger

A hanger needs two bases, each topped with a daisy. First, join them as shown in step 4. Then slip stitch yarn into any spot on the mat, chain 50, and slip stitch back into the same spot. As a result, the chain becomes the loop that slips over a mirror or hook.

Finishing the Daisy Car Cup Holder Air Freshener Pouch

Sew the Pocket

Leave about 10 stitches unsewn, five on each side of the small loop. Then weave the tail through the first five stitches, and join the layers with the same back-loop and front-loop method used for the mat. Stop when five stitches remain on the other side. As a result, the gap becomes a pocket for the scent disc.

Add the Hanging Chain

First, weave in the ends, then slip stitch the same color into the stitch directly in front of the loop. Next, chain 50 and slip stitch back into that spot. Above all, secure every end firmly, since this piece hangs and moves.

Scent Disc and Essential Oil Blend

Crochet a small disc from 100% wool by working 12 double crochets into a magic ring. Then slip stitch to the first double crochet and fasten off. Unfinished wood pieces are an alternative. However, the tutorial found wool worked best.

The blend needs at least one base note oil, such as vanilla, cedarwood, or frankincense, plus one top note oil from the citrus or herbal group. A 3:2 ratio of base to top is suggested. For example, the tutorial uses about 15 drops: nine of cedarwood and six of eucalyptus. Exact amounts are flexible, since the goal is a well-saturated disc.

Next, seal the disc in a container for 24 hours before placing it in the pouch. Because top notes fade first, a few extra drops about once a week can revive the scent. Once the aroma disappears, wash the disc or crochet a new one.

Seasonal Color Swaps for Daisy Car Cup Holder Mats

The daisy colors can change with the calendar. For example, soft pink petals with a cream base suit spring, while mustard and rust bring an autumn look. Likewise, charcoal under white petals stands out against a dark car interior.

Common Problems With the Daisy Car Cup Holder Mats

• Edges ruffle or cup. Therefore, recheck the counts: 12 stitches in round 1 and 24 in round 2.
• Petals look uneven. Keep the chain 2 at the tip of each petal consistent and count up to eight.
• Flower sits loose. Add a stitch or two on each petal, then pull the yarn snug without puckering the base.
• Pouch opening is too tight. Recount the unsewn stitches, about five on each side of the loop.

Care

Crochet daisy car cup holder mats made from cotton can usually be spot cleaned with mild soap and water, then reshaped flat to dry. However, the yarn label has the final say. In addition, the wool disc can be washed once the scent fades and should dry fully before fresh oil goes on.

FAQs About the Daisy Car Cup Holder Mats

Can the second base be skipped?
With very thick yarn, yes. However, thinner yarn looks better and holds up longer with the back layer.

How do the small and large mats differ?
The final round uses single crochet for the small size and double crochet for the large one.

Does the hanger need the pouch?
No. Two daisy bases joined together with a 50-chain loop make a standalone hanger.

Time to Wind the Cotton

One daisy, three accessories, and a short list of basic stitches make this set simple to plan around. So start with one of the crochet daisy car cup holder mats, since it teaches the flower and the joining method. Then move on to the hanger and pouch whenever a matching trio sounds appealing.