Crochet Cluster Star Coaster

The Crochet Cluster Star Coaster is a delightful and practical addition to any kitchen or dining table. This charming coaster features a cluster stitch pattern that creates a beautiful star design, perfect for adding a touch of handmade flair to your home decor. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee or serving drinks to guests, this coaster will protect your surfaces in style. The cluster stitches not only give the coaster a unique texture but also make it thick and absorbent, ensuring it's up to the task of handling condensation from drinks. Crocheting these coasters can be a fun and rewarding project for crafters of all skill levels, allowing you to showcase your creativity while creating something useful. Brighten up your home with these crocheted cluster star coasters and enjoy a touch of handmade warmth every day.

Materials Needed
Worsted weight cotton yarn in shades of red.
Size H/8 or 5mm aluminum crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Yarn Thickness: 3mm
Gauge: 5dc=1"
Finished Size: 3½" diam
Skill Level: Beginner

Special Stitch Cluster (cl): Yo, insert hook in stitch, yo, pull up a lp, yo pull through 2 lps on hook, 3 times. Yo pull through all 4 lps on hook.

Instructions
RND 1: Ch4. Join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch3. Dc in ring. Ch2. 2dc in ring, ch2, 5 times. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 2: Ch3. Dc in next dc. Cl, ch2, cl in next ch2 sp. *Dc in each of the next 2 dc. Cl, ch2, cl in next ch2 sp. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 3: Ch1. Sc in each of the next 2 sts. 5dc in next ch2 sp. Sc in next st. *Sc in each of the next 3 sts. 5dc in next ch2 sp. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to ch1. Fasten off and weave ends into back of work.