Crochet Rooster Coaster
Oh, the crochet rooster coaster is an absolute delight! Picture this charming handmade creation perched on your table, not just protecting it from pesky water rings but also adding a fun and unique touch to your décor. Each stitch brings personality to this little rooster, making it a cheerful companion during your coffee breaks or family meals. The vibrant colors and intricate details of this coaster reflect the care and skill put into its crafting, whether you're using it for practical purposes or simply to bring a smile to your face. So, why not add a sprinkle of whimsy to your home with the adorable crochet rooster coaster? It's sure to be a feathered friend you'll love having around!
Materials
Small amounts of cotton worsted wt yarn for body, yellow for beak and feet, red for comb
Size G hook
Wiggly eye
Head
Rnd 1: Ch 4, 11 dc in first st, join (12 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in same place and 2 dc in each dc around. Join (24 dc) Finish off
Comb
Attach red in any dc (ch 2, 2 dc in same place, skip one dc, sl st in next dc) 3 times. Finish off
Beak
Row 1: Attach yellow in second dc after last st of comb. Ch 1, 1 sc in same place and in next 2 sc. Ch 1, turn (3 sc)
Row 2: Dec over next 2 sc, sc in next sc, ch 1 turn. (2 sc)
Row 3: Dec over 2 sc, finish off
Body
Rnds 1 and 2: Same as rounds 1 and 2 of head.
Rnd 3: Ch 3. 1 dc in same place (1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) around. Join (36 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same place and next 2 sc, (2 sc in next dc, sc in next 3 sc) around. Join. Do not finish off but continue on to make tail
Tail: Ch 6, sl st in same place as joining, sl st in next sc; ch 8, sl st in sl st; sl st in next sc; ch 10, sl st in sl st; sl st in next sc; ch 12, sl st in sl st, sl st in next sc; ch 14, sl st in sl st. Finish off.
Leg
Row 1: Attach yarn in 13th sc from bottom of tail. Ch 1, sc in same place and next 3 sc. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 2: Dec in next 2 sc 2 times, ch 1 and turn (2sc)
Row 3: Dec over next 2 sc (1 sc) Finish off
Row 4: Attach yellow to last sc, ch 6, sl st in next 3 sc, (ch 3, sl st in 2 sc and first sl st) twice. Sl st in first 2 sc and in same place where yarn was attached. Finish off.
Sew head to body as shown. Glue on wiggly eye. Spray with spray starch to block.