How to Crochet a Coaster
It's possible to make an entire set of crocheted coasters in a single sitting. This simple and easy pattern is worked in a perfect circle and alternates two coordinating colors for a striped effect. A scalloped perimeter adds a girly touch. Make a set for your home in colors that reflect various seasons: bright blues and greens for summer and muted oranges and reds for fall. Or give the coasters away as a heartfelt gift for new homeowners or newlyweds.
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Things You'll Need
- Two coordinating colors of worsted weight yarn
- Crochet hook in appropriate gauge
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Instructions
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Create a slipknot near the end of the free strand of the first color of yarn (color A). Insert the hook into the slipknot.
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Chain three. The chain-three counts as the first half-double crochet. Make 11 more half-double crochets in the third chain from the hook for a total of 12. Slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain-three to join the round. Fasten off.
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Join the second color (color B) to the last stitch, and chain two. The chain-two counts as the first half-double crochet.
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Make two half-double crochets in each stitch around. Make one half-double crochet in the first stitch (the same stitch as the chain-two) for a total of 24 half-double crochets. Slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain-two to join the round. Fasten off.
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Join color A to the last stitch, and chain two. The chain-two counts as the first half-double crochet.
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Make two half-double crochets in the next stitch, and one half-double crochet in the following stitch. Repeat 10 more times. Make two half-double crochets in the last remaining stitch for a total of 36 half-double crochets. Slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain-two to join the round. Fasten off.
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Join color B to the last stitch, and chain one. Make a single crochet in the next stitch and three double crochets in the following stitch. You are starting the scalloped edge.
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Make one single crochet in each of the next two stitches and three double crochets in the following stitch. Repeat 10 more times, and slip stitch in the original chain-one to finish the round. There will be 12 scallops total. Fasten off.
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Use a yarn needle to weave in all loose ends.
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Tips & Warnings
Make your stitches tight to avoid gaps in the yarn that will allow moisture to drip through the coaster.
Use a synthetic yarn or nylon cord for a coaster that won't become saturated with moisture.
Give the coaster a more masculine look by omitting the last scalloped row (Steps 7 and 8).
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