Crochet Country Cottage Coasters: A Handmade Delight

Crochet Country Cottage Coasters are the perfect addition to any rustic or farmhouse-inspired decor. Made with soft, chunky yarn and a delicate stitch pattern, these coasters have a homespun charm that's sure to delight. Protect your furniture from water marks and add a touch of warmth to your coffee table or dining table with these adorable coasters.

Materials Required

• Hook - 4mm
• Yarn - Variegated Cotton DK Weight (any make, on the slightly thicker end of the scale works better)

Instructions

With yarn A, make a magic ring and work the first round into the ring (alternatively, you can make 2 chains and then work into the 2nd chain).

Round Details

Round 1: 3 chains (count as 1 treble crochet throughout pattern), 11 trebles into ring, join with a slip stitch into the 3rd chain of the first stitch (12 stitches).

Round 2: 3 chains, 1 treble in same stitch, 2 trebles into next stitch and each stitch until end, join with a slip stitch into the third chain of the first stitch (24 stitches).

Round 3: 3 chains, 1 treble in same stitch, 1 treble into next stitch, *2 trebles into next stitch, 1 treble in next stitch*, repeat from * to * to end, join with a slip stitch into the third chain of the first stitch (36 stitches).

Round 4: 1 chain (does not count as stitch throughout pattern), 2 double crochets in same stitch, 1 double crochet in each of next 2 stitches, *2 double crochets in next stitch, 1 double crochet in each of next 2 stitches*, repeat from * to * to end, join with a slip stitch in first stitch (48 stitches).

Round 5: 1 chain, 2 double crochets in same stitch, 1 double crochet in each of next 3 stitches, *2 double crochets in next stitch, 1 double crochet in each of next 3 stitches*, repeat from * to * to end, join with a slip stitch in first stitch (60 stitches).

Round 6: 1 chain, 1 double crochet in each stitch until end, join with a slip stitch in first stitch (60 stitches).

Round 7: 3 chains, 5 trebles in same stitch, skip next 2 stitches, slip stitch in next stitch, skip next 2 stitches, *6 trebles in next stitch, skip next 2 stitches, slip stitch in next stitch*, repeat from * to *, join with a slip stitch into the third chain of the first stitch.

Fasten off and sew in ends. Blocking is optional but not required if tension is sufficient.