Exquisite Crochet Lace Octagon Coaster

Discover the exquisite beauty of the Crochet Lace Octagon Coaster, a true masterpiece of craftsmanship. This stunning coaster is meticulously handcrafted using the delicate art of crochet, resulting in a unique and intricate design that is sure to captivate anyone who lays eyes on it. The octagon shape adds a touch of elegance and sophistication, making it a perfect addition to any home decor.

Skill Level

Easy

Materials

Red Heart Super Saver (100% acrylic 7oz/198g; 364yds/333m); Worsted weight; medium.

• Main Color (MC)
  (0316 Soft White, 0885 Delft Blue, or 0381 Lt. Blue) – approx. 30 yds;

Crochet Hook

G6 (4.00 mm) crochet hook, OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.

Gauge

15 dc and 7 rows to 4”/10 cm.

(Note: Be sure to check your gauge before starting to crochet. If the gauge is larger, change to a smaller hook size or work tightly. If it is smaller, change to a larger hook size or work loosely.)

Finished Measurements

Approx. 5.0”/ (13 cm) in diameter.

Instructions

Notes:

1. Ch 3 at beg of rounds count as dc throughout.
2. Ch 2 at beg of rounds does not count as st throughout.
3. To avoid mistake(s), count stitches in each round when finished.

Rounds Instructions

Rnd 1: Begin with a magic ring, ch 2, 16 dc in magic ring; join with sl st in first dc – 16 dc.

Note: You may search “magic ring” on You Tube for detailed instruction.

Rnd 2: (Ch 5, dc) in first st, skip next st, * (dc, ch 2, dc) in next st, skip next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in ch-5 space – 16 dc and 8 ch-2 spaces.

Rnd 3: Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in first space, * (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space; rep from * around; join with sl st to top of beg ch 3 – 32 dc and 8 ch-2 spaces.

Rnd 4: Sl st in each of next 2 sts, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in first ch-2 space, * (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-2 space; rep from * around; join with sl st to top of beg ch 3 – 48 dc and 8 ch-3 spaces.

Rnd 5: Sl st in each st around; join with sl st in first sl st – 72 sts.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Stitch Abbreviations

approx – approximately; beg – beginning; ch – chain; BPdc – Back Post double crochet; FPdc – Front Post double crochet; FPsc – Front Post single crochet; lp(s) – loop(s); MC – main color; rep – repeat; Rnd(s) - round(s); RS – right side; sc – single crochet; Sc2tog – single crochet two sts together; sl st – slip stitch; sp – space(s); st(s) – stitch(es); WS – wrong side; yo – yarn over; ( ) – work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed; * – repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed; “ – inches