Crochet Lemon Peel Stitch Coaster – Free Crochet 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:
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:
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!