Crochet Cathedral Coaster: A Beautifully Intricate DIY Project
Imagine creating a beautiful coaster inspired by the intricate architecture of a cathedral using the art of crochet. This unique design combines the delicate and precise stitches of crochet with the grandeur and elegance of a cathedral, resulting in a stunning piece that is both functional and decorative. Each stitch is carefully crafted to mimic the intricate details found in the windows, arches, and columns of a cathedral, making this coaster a true work of art. The process of creating this coaster allows you to bring a piece of that grandeur into your own home, adding a touch of elegance and sophistication to your decor. Whether you are a seasoned crocheter or a beginner looking for a new challenge, the Crochet Cathedral Coaster is sure to inspire creativity and awe in all who see it.
Materials & Guidelines
Yarn
Use 100% cotton yarn.
I used Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton:
- A – Aqua
- B – Deep Turquoise
- C – Rosey
Weight
4 – Medium
Skill Level
Easy
Hook
H / 5.0 mm
Finished Size
4.75” diameter
Other
Tapestry Needle, Scissors
Abbreviations
- Beg = beginning
- Ch/s = chain/s
- Dc = double crochet
- Hdc = half double crochet
- Hk = hook
- Lp/s = loop/s
- Rep = repeat
- Rnd = round
- Sc = single crochet
- Sk = skip/skipped
- Sl st = slip stitch
- Sp/s = space/s
- St/s = stitch/es
- Tog = together
- Tr = treble crochet
- Yo = yarn over
Special Stitches
- BegV-st: (Ch 4, dc) in same st/sp.
- V-St: (Dc, ch 1, dc) in same st/sp.
Instructions
Rnd 1: With A ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring – or make a magic ring, BegV-st in ring, ch 1, (V-st in ring, ch 1) 3 times, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-4. (4 V-st, 4 ch-1)
Rnd 2: Sl st into next ch-1 sp, (BegV-st, ch 1, V-st) in same sp, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, [(V-st, ch 1, V-st) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp] around, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-4. (8 V-st, 4 ch-1)
Rnd 3: Sl st into next (ch-1 sp, dc, ch-1 sp), ch 3 (count as dc), 5 dc in same sp, [ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, V-st in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, 6 dc in next ch-1 sp] around omitting last 6 dc, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (24 dc, 4 V-st, 8 ch-1)
Rnd 4: Join B with sl st to ch-1 sp of any V-st, [sk next ch-1 sp, (2 tr in next dc) 6 times, sk next ch-1 sp, sl st in next ch-1 sp] around placing last sl st in same place as beg sl st. Finish off. (48 tr, 4 sl st)
Rnd 5: Join C with sl st to ch-1 sp of any V-st on Rnd 3 – working over Rnd 4 sl st, [sc in next 2 tr, 2 sc in next 8 tr, sc in next 2 tr, sl st into ch-1 sp of next Rnd 3 V-st – working over Rnd 4 sl st] around placing last sl st in same place as beg sl st. Finish off, weave in ends. (80 sc, 4 sl st)