Crochet X Coaster: A Delightful Addition to Your Home Decor
Introduction
Crochet X Coaster is a delightful way to add a touch of charm and functionality to your home decor. These handmade coasters not only protect your surfaces from unwanted water rings but also bring a cozy and personal feel to any space. With a variety of colors and patterns to choose from, you can easily find the perfect set to match your style and enhance your living area. Whether you're enjoying a hot cup of tea or hosting a gathering with friends, these crocheted coasters are a lovely addition that will surely put a smile on your face every time you reach for them. So why not treat yourself to a set of Crochet X Coasters and bring a little extra warmth and character to your home today?
Materials
Crocheted in sports-weight yarn with a 3.00 mm hook.
Measures just over 3½"/9 cm across.
Now, if you want to use just one color, the coaster looks very good like that, too! I've also crocheted this piece in Patons 100% Cotton DK, and that one measured 4½”/11 cm across.
Pattern Details
The pattern is written in US terms, and here are the UK equivalents:
- sc = UK dc
- dc = UK tr
Round Instructions
Round 1
In color A, ch 4 (counts as stitch); 2 dc into 4th chain from hook.
(Ch 2, 3 dc into same chain) 3 times.
Ch 2, join with a ss into top of 4 ch.
(12 stitches worked plus 2-ch corner spaces.)
End of Round 1.
Round 2
ch 1, sc into each of the first 3 stitches.
3 dc into ch-2 space.
(Sc into each of next 3 dc; 3 dc into 2-ch space) 3 times.
ss into first sc to join.
(24 stitches worked.)
Tie off, gently tighten knot, then weave this end from front to back under the top two loops of the next stitch, before weaving it into the back to secure:
Weaving in the end for Round 2.
Round 3
Join color B into the left stitch of any set of three corner stitches. I make a slip knot, then pull the loop through to the right side:
Joining into the 3rd stitch of the corner.
ch 3 (counts as stitch throughout the pattern); dc into each of the next 4 stitches.
Ch 3, sc into next stitch - which is the center stitch of your 3 corner stitches.
(Ch 3, dc into each of next 5 stitches; ch 3, sc into next stitch) 3 times.
Ch 3; join with a ss into top of 3 ch.
(4 groups of 5 stitches worked + sc with chains on each side):
End of Round 3.
Round 4
ch 3, dc into each of the next 4 stitches.
*(ch 3, sc into next 3-ch space) 2 times.
Ch 3, dc into each of the next 5 stitches*
Repeat from * to * 2 times.
(Ch 3, sc into next 3-ch space) 2 times.
Ch 3, ss into top of the 3 ch to join.
(4 groups of 5 stitches worked each with three 3-ch loops in between them):
End of Round 4.
Round 5
ch 3, dc into each of the next 4 stitches.
*(ch 3, sc into next 3-ch space) 3 times.
Ch 3, dc into each of the next 5 stitches*
Repeat from * to * 2 times.
(Ch 3, sc into next 3-ch space) 3 times.
Ch 3, ss into top of the 3 ch to join.
(4 groups of 5 stitches worked, each with 4 3-ch loops in between)
Round 6
ch 1, 2 sc into same chain where you joined.
1 sc into each of the next three stitches. The first of these is quite tight, so make sure you spot it!
2 sc into next stitch.
*3 sc into each of next four 3-ch spaces.
2 sc into next stitch; 1 sc into each of next 3 stitches; 2 sc into next st*
Repeat from * to * 2 times.
3 sc into each of the next four 3-ch spaces.
Join with a ss into 1st sc.
(76 stitches worked):
Round 7
ch 1, 2 sc into same stitch where you joined.
1 sc into each of the next five stitches.
2 sc into next stitch.
* 1 sc into each of next twelve stitches.
2 sc into next stitch; 1 sc into each of next 5 stitches; 2 sc into next stitch*
Repeat from * to * 2 times.
1 sc into each of next twelve stitches.
Join with a ss into 1st sc.
(84 stitches worked):
Round 8 - Edging
Two tips before we start this round which is made up of single chains and slip stitches:
Stitch marker in your joining ss.
2: Try to keep your tension even as you work this round, so that you get a nice, even edge:
OK, here's how we finish:
Ch 1, skip the first stitch where you joined, ss next stitch.
*ch 1, ss next stitch*
Repeat from * to * all the way round, ending with ch 1, ss into joining ss - which we stitch marked:
Weaving in the last tail end.
Tie off; weave this end from front to back under top two loops of the same stitch you joined into, before weaving into the back.