Crochet Carina Motif / Coaster
The Crochet Carina Motif, also known as a coaster, is a charming and versatile piece that adds a touch of handmade elegance to any home. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating this motif can be a fun and rewarding project. The intricate design of the Carina Motif makes it perfect for adorning tables, adding a pop of color to your living space, or even gifting to friends and family. With a little bit of yarn and a crochet hook, you can easily bring this lovely design to life. So go ahead, grab your materials, and get ready to crochet your way to a stylish and functional addition to your decor!
Size: 10 cm (4 inches) diameter
Material:Pearl cotton # 12, hook 1 mm (US steel 12 #); you can substitute with Cebelia #30 or equivalent ecosse or cordonnet thread (but the gauge can slightly vary)
Stitches
| ch, sc, dc, tr |
| dc shell = dcsh = (2 dc, 2 ch, 2 dc) in same sp/st. |
| tr shell = trsh = (3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr) in same sp/st. |
| tr cluster = trcl = (tr not closed on next st) 3 times, close the 3 st together. |
| dc cluster = dcl = (dc not closed on next st) 3 times, close the 3 st together. |
Difficulty: medium.
Directions
Start with 5 ch, join with sl st
1. 14 hdc in lp, join with sl st to first st.
2. *3 dc in next hdc, 2 ch, sk hdc*; Repeat * to * 7 times, join with sl st to first st
3. *dcl on next 3 dc, 5 ch*; Repeat * to * 7 times, join with sl st to first st
4. *sc on next dcl, 1 ch (3 dc, 1 ch, 3 dc) in next sp, 1 ch*; Repeat * to * 7 times, join with sl st to first st
5. *dcsh in next sc, 5 ch, sk a sp, sc in next 1-ch sp, 5 ch*; Repeat * to * 7 times, join with sl st to first st
6. *dcsh in next dcsh, 3 ch, sc in next sp, 5 ch, sc in next sp, 3 ch*; Repeat * to * 7 times, join with sl st to first st
7. *dcsh in next dcsh, 2 ch, trsh in next 5-ch sp, 2 ch*; Repeat * to * 7 times, join with sl st to first st
8. *dcsh in next dcsh, 3 ch, trsh in next trsh, 3 ch*; Repeat * to * 7 times, join with sl st to first st
9. *dcsh in next dcsh, 2 ch, trcluster on next 3 tr, 2 ch, trsh in next trsh sp, 2 ch, trcluster on next 3 tr, 2 ch*; Repeat * to * 7 times, join with sl st to first st
10. sc border: crochet 2 sc in ea 2-ch sp, sc in ea dc, sc in ea tr, sc in ea cluster. Join with sl to first sc. Cut thread.
N.B.
- Always substitute (also if not explicitly said) first st in a row as follows:
- first sc with 1 ch, sc;
- first hdc with 2 ch;
- first dc with 3 ch;
- first tr with 4 ch… and so on
- When you read «sl st to <location>», where the location is not immediately contiguous to last st, this means of course «an appropriate number of sl sts for reaching <location>».
- Also if I do not specify it, if you lasted prev row on a st (say st1), while you must start next row in another st (say st2), make an appropriate number of sl sts to reach st2.