Crochet Colorful Coaster
Looking to add a pop of color to your table while keeping it stain-free? Look no further than the crochet colorful coaster! These charming coasters are not only practical but also bring a fun and cheerful flair to your home decor. Whether you are enjoying a cup of tea or a refreshing glass of lemonade, these coasters will protect your surfaces in a stylish way. Get ready to infuse some vibrancy into your kitchen or living room with these delightful crochet creations!
Materials:
- Small amount of 100% cotton yarn
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker (optional)
- Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
Pattern:
Magic Ring:
Hold the yarn tail with your thumb.
Wrap the yarn around your two fingers, cross it in the front.
Hold the working yarn with your ring finger.
Insert your hook underneath the first circle. Using the working yarn (the second circle), bring out a loop and twist it.
Yarn over and pull through the loop to form a chain.
Round 1:
Into the magic ring, work 6 single crochets (sc).
Tighten the magic ring by pulling the yarn tail.
You should have 6 sc at the end of this round.
Round 2:
Place a stitch marker at the beginning of the first stitch (optional).
Work 2 sc into each stitch around.
You should have 12 sc at the end of this round.
Round 3:
Work 1 sc into the first stitch and 2 sc into the next stitch.
Repeat the pattern (1 sc, 2 sc) around.
You should have 18 sc at the end of this round.
Round 4:
Work 1 sc into each of the first two stitches and 2 sc into the next stitch.
Repeat the pattern (1 sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc) around.
You should have 24 sc at the end of this round.
Round 5:
Work 1 sc into each of the first three stitches and 2 sc into the next stitch.
Repeat the pattern (1 sc in next 3 stitches, 2 sc) around.
You should have 30 sc at the end of this round.
Round 6:
Work 1 sc into each of the first four stitches and 2 sc into the next stitch.
Repeat the pattern (1 sc in next 4 stitches, 2 sc) around.
You should have 36 sc at the end of this round.
Round 7:
Work 1 sc into each of the first five stitches and 2 sc into the next stitch.
Repeat the pattern (1 sc in next 5 stitches, 2 sc) around.
You should have 42 sc at the end of this round.
Round 8:
Work 1 sc into each of the first six stitches and 2 sc into the next stitch.
Repeat the pattern (1 sc in next 6 stitches, 2 sc) around.
You should have 48 sc at the end of this round.
Slip stitch into the next stitch.
Change Color (Optional):
Cut the yarn and pull through the loop.
Join the second color by pulling it through the stitch where you made the slip stitch.
Chain 3 (counts as first dc).
Round 9:
Into the same stitch, work 2 dc, ch 2, and 3 dc (first cluster).
Skip two stitches, then work 1 dc into the next stitch.
Skip two stitches, then work 3 dc, ch 2, and 3 dc in the next stitch (second cluster).
Continue the pattern: skip 2 stitches, 1 dc in next stitch, skip 2 stitches, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next stitch around.
Slip stitch into the third chain of the beginning ch 3 to join.
Finishing:
Chain 1 and cut the yarn.
Pull through the loop and tighten.
Weave in the ends using a tapestry needle.
Pull on the yarn tail at the center to close the magic ring tightly.
Weave in any remaining ends.
Optionally, you can block the coasters to make them lie flat and even.