DIY Crochet Coasters for Summer!
Crocheting coasters is suuuuper easy and fun to make. The fact that you just need small amounts of yarn makes it the perfect way to use up your stash! These are great crochet projects that are quick to finish. These pieces can be made in various vibrant colors, making them ideal for spring and summer home décor. Also, they make great gifts that won’t break the bank or take weeks to complete! 🙂
MATERIALS:
- Clover Amour Crochet Hook G (4.0 mm)
- Clover Jumbo Tapestry Needle (Bent Point)
- Clover Patchwork Mini Scissors
- Clover Quick-Locking Stitch Marker
- Tape Measure
- cotton worsted weight (#4) yarn
NOTES:
- Read the pattern carefully before starting.
- This pattern uses US crochet terms.
- This is a very simple pattern worked in the round.
- The gauge for this pattern is not particularly crucial. You can change the yarn weight and hook size to make your coaster larger or smaller.
- The beginning ch 1 and 2 do not count as a stitch.
- * * Repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations.
- The number of stitches in each row is indicated by the numbers at the end of the row.
- I recommend using a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each row so you will not miss it. Remember to move the stitch marker as you progress.
- Gauge: round 2 measures approximately 1.75 in (diameter, unblocked)
- Skill level: adventurous beginner — intermediate
- Finished measurement: approximately 5 in (diameter, unblocked)
ABBREVIATIONS:
- ch(s): chain(s)
- dc: double crochet
- fpdc: front post double crochet
- mr: magic ring
- rep: repeat
- sc: single crochet
- sk: skip
- slst: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- p: picot – ch 3 and slip stitch in top of double crochet stitch
COASTER PATTERN:
Start with a MR.
- Round 1: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch throughout), 12 DC into the ring. Pull tight the yarn tail to close the ring and slst in the 1st st to close the round. 12 DC sts
- Round 2: Ch 2, 2 DC in each st around. Slst in the 1st st to close the round. 24 DC sts
- Round 3: Ch 2, *2 DC, 1 DC, P in top of DC*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in the 1st st to close the round. 36 DC sts, 12 P sts
- Round 4: Slst in next st, ch 3 (counts as 1 DC st), 1 DC in the same st, ch 3, sk 2 DC and P sts, *2 DC in next st, ch 3, sk 2 DC and P sts*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in 1st st (top ch 3) to close the round. 24 DC sts, 12 ch-3-sps
- Round 5: Ch 1 (does not count as a st throughout), 1 SC in each st and ch around. Slst in the 1st st to close the round. 60 SC sts
- Round 6: Ch 1, *1 SC, ch 2, sk 1 st*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in the 1st st to close the round. 30 SC sts, 30 ch-2-sp
- Round 7: Ch 1, *FPSC in next st, ch 3, slst in ch-2-sp*; Rep from * to * around. Slst in the 1st st to close the round. 30 FPSC sts, 30 ch-3-sp, 30 slsts
Fasten off and weave in all ends.
You have officially made a coaster — see how simple that was!? Enjoy your beautifully handcrafted make this spring/summer season! 🙂
I would love to see your version of this coaster! Please tag me @stringsandcuddles and use these hashtags to share: #stringsandcuddles #stringsandcuddlesdesigns
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