Lemon Peel Stitch Coaster Pattern

Discover the delightful art of crocheting with the Lemon Peel Stitch Coaster! This unique crochet pattern allows you to create a charming and practical coaster that will add a touch of elegance to your home decor. The Lemon Peel Stitch, with its alternating textures, creates a visually appealing design that is both simple and sophisticated.

With just a few basic crochet stitches, you can easily master this technique and create a set of coasters that will impress your guests. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern is sure to captivate your imagination and provide you with a satisfying project that you can proudly display in your home. So grab your crochet hook and yarn, and let the Lemon Peel Stitch Coaster be your next crochet masterpiece!

Notes

• This pattern is written in US terms.
• Gauge is hard to measure for this pattern as the finished piece is typically the size of a traditional gauge swatch.
• Finished coaster measures approximately 4×4 inches.
• Turning CH for rows 1-10 does not count as a stitch.
• Special stitch tutorial is included within the pattern.
• You might find a quick blocking of your coasters to be beneficial.
• Extra photos can be found on the last page for optional printing.

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight cotton yarn in two colours. Approximately 16 yards in colour A and 6 yards for colour B.
• 4mm hook, or other size that is complimentary to your yarn.
• Yarn needle.
• Scissors.
• Measuring tape.

Stitches Used

CH – Chain

SS – Slip Stitch

SC – Single Crochet

DC – Double Crochet

Special Stitch Tutorial

Lemon Peel Stitch – The lemon peel stitch starts with an odd number of chains. It is made by alternating SC and DC stitches, always starting with a SC and ending on a DC.

Pattern Instructions

With yarn colour A, CH 15.

Row 1

Into the second CH from your hook, place 1 SC followed by 1 DC in the next stitch. Repeat this stitch sequence of 1 SC then 1 DC across the row, ending with a DC stitch. CH 1 and turn.

(7 SC stitches, 7 DC stitches = 14 stitches)

Rows 2-10

Into the first stitch, place 1 SC followed by 1 DC in the next stitch. Repeat this stitch sequence of 1 SC then 1 DC across the row, ending with a DC stitch. CH 1 and turn for all rows except row 10. After completing row 10, fasten off.

(7 SC stitches, 7 DC stitches = 14 stitches)

Edging

(I find fastening off and re-joining the yarn in the middle of an edge provides a neater finish for the border)

Round 1

With yarn colour A, join into the middle of any edge with a SS and CH 1 (represents 1 SC). Evenly place 1 SC around all edges and make 1 SC, CH 2, 1 SC into each corner space. SS into the beginning CH 1, fasten off.

Round 2

Join yarn colour B into the middle of any edge with a SS and CH 1 (represents 1 SC). Evenly place 1 SC around all edges and make 1 SC, CH 2, 1 SC into each CH 2 corner space. SS into the beginning CH 1, fasten off and weave in all ends. [Photo B]

Great job! Your Simple Lemon Stitch Coaster is complete!