These cheerful and colorful crochet coasters and patches are perfect for adding a playful touch to any room. They're simple to make, making them ideal for beginners looking to improve their skills while creating functional art. Use them to decorate your home or give as thoughtful handmade gifts!

Colorful Crochet Coasters and Patches

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in blue, white, yellow


• Hook: Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook


• Scissors


• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends


• Optional: Small smiley button for decoration

Gauge:

Measurement is not crucial for this project, but a typical gauge is 4" x 4" = 16 stitches X 8 rows in single crochet. To check your gauge, make a small swatch and measure it with a ruler.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain


• sc = single crochet


• sl st = slip stitch


• dc = double crochet


• st(s) = stitch(es)


• RS = right side


• WS = wrong side

Instructions:

Coasters (2 designs):

Round Coaster

1. Using blue yarn, make a magic ring.


2. Round 1: Ch 1, 10 sc into the ring. Pull tight to close the ring and join with a sl st to the first sc. (10 sc)


3. Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (20 sc)


4. Round 3: Ch 1, *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with sl st. (30 sc)


5. Round 4: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (30 sc)


6. Finish by cutting the yarn and weaving in the ends using the tapestry needle.

Heart Coaster

1. Using blue yarn, ch 2.


2. Row 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (2 sc)


3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each st across. (4 sc)


4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * across. (6 sc)


5. Continue increasing until the piece is about 4" wide.


6. Shape into heart using slip stitches along the edges, making sure to maintain a heart shape.


7. Embellish the center with a yellow heart by crocheting a small heart and sewing it on or working it directly into the piece.


8. Finish by cutting the yarn and weaving in the ends.

Optional Decoration:

For the rectangular patch, chain 15 using white yarn and follow the round coasters pattern up to row 2, alternating colors with blue and white. Attach a smiley button on the top center using needle and yarn.

Finishing Tips:

• Weave in all loose ends with a tapestry needle to give it a neat finish.


• To block your coasters to ensure they lay flat, lightly spray with water and pin to the desired shape, allowing to dry completely.

Enjoy your colorful and charming coasters and patches! These are not just functional but can also be a great conversation starter in your living space!

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