Crochet Coaster with Beaded Trim

Crochet coasters with a beaded trim are a charming and practical addition to any home decor. These handmade coasters not only protect your furniture from water rings but also add a touch of elegance to your coffee table or dining area. The intricate crochet stitches give each coaster a unique and personalized look, while the beaded trim adds a subtle sparkle that makes them stand out. Whether you're enjoying a cup of tea in the morning or hosting a dinner party with friends, these coasters can elevate your serving style and impress your guests. With a bit of creativity and craftsmanship, you can create a set of crochet coasters with a beaded trim that reflect your style and personality, making them a delightful addition to your home.

Materials for Coaster

Lion Brand 4ply 100% cotton - Natural

Crochet Hook size I or 5.5mm

Materials for Trim

• Baroque Crochet Cotton - 100% cotton Ecru
• Beading needle or a needle with an eye that will fit through your beads
• 32 6mm beads - choose any beads you like

Pattern Instructions

Coaster

Chain 13

Row 1: sc in second st from hook and in next 11 sts. equals 12 sc

Rows 2-7: Ch 2 turn, *skip next st, hdc in next st, hdc in skipped st (forms an X)* 6 times

Row 8: Ch 1 turn (the side facing you now is the front of your coaster), 3 sc in first st, sc in next 10 sts, 3 sc in last st. Continuing down side, work 10 sc evenly across the side, 3 sc in first st of beg ch row, 10 sc across, 3 sc in last st of beg ch row. Now work 10 sc evenly across remaining side and join with sl st to first sc.

Row 9: Ch 1, do not turn, *3 sc in next st, sc in next 12 sts* 4 times. Join with sl st to first sc.

Finish off and weave in loose ends on the bottom of the coaster.

Trim

Cut a length of the Baroque Cotton long enough to go around the coaster, approximately 40 to 50 inches. With the coaster facing you, attach the end of the thread to a st just right of one of the corners. Thread one bead on and working counter-clockwise around the coaster, skip the corner st and make a knot in the next st. (This is done by pushing the needle through the yarn, drawing it through until there is just a little loop left, insert the needle through the loop and pull to secure)

In this fashion, work 7 beads evenly across each side (it will come out to roughly a bead every other stitch) and one bead in each corner for a total of 32 beads.

Note: try to give each bead about the same amount of thread so that they look even. Also, it will lay nicely if the thread is worked from the back to the front before stringing on each new bead. See close-up picture.

Once you've worked your way around, secure with a good knot and either weave in your ends or carefully cut them. Your coaster is finished!