Crochet Basketball Coaster: A Playful Addition to Your Home Decor

Introducing the Crochet Basketball Coaster, a unique and playful addition to your home decor! This coaster is not your ordinary coaster; it is designed to resemble a basketball, adding a touch of sporty charm to your living space. Handcrafted with love and attention to detail, this coaster is made using high-quality yarn that ensures durability and longevity.
Whether you use it to protect your coffee table from unsightly water rings or simply as a decorative accent, this coaster is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you see it.Materials
Here are the materials you'll need to create your Crochet Basketball Coaster:
- Red Heart Super Saver-4ply worsted weight
- Pumpkin (M) - small amount
- Black (C) - small amount
- Hook Size G
Stitches
The following stitches will be used:
- Ch
- Fsc
- Sc
- Sl st
- Rev sc
Technique
Surface Crochet
Difficulty Level
Medium
Instructions
Row Instructions
RND 1: With Pumpkin, Ch6, sc in the second ch from the hook. Sc in each remaining ch. (5sc)
RND 2: Ch3, turn. Sc in the second ch from the hook. Sc in next ch. Sc in 5sc. Work 2FSC.
RND 3: Ch2, turn. Sc in the second ch from the hook. Sc in each sc across. Work 1FSC (begin the stitch in the base of the last stitch on the row).
RND 4: Repeat RND 3.
RND 5: Ch1, turn. Sc in each st.
RND 6: Repeat RND 3.
RND 7-10: Repeat RND 5.
RND 11: Ch1, turn. Sl st in the first st. Sc in each st across to the last st. Leave the last st unworked.
RND 12: Repeat RND 5.
RND 13-14: Repeat RND 11.
RND 15: Ch1 turn. Sl st in 2sts. Sc in 5sts.
Do not fasten off.
Edge
RND 1: Ch1, do not turn. Working loosely, Sc evenly around. Join with a sl st in the first st.
RND 2: Ch1, do not turn. Working loosely, Rev Sc in each st around. Join with a sl st in the first st.
Finishing
Using Black (C), surface sl st as shown in the photo to add the seams.
Weave in all yarn tails.