Crochet Blue and White Coaster
This charming blue and white crochet coaster is perfect for adding a pop of color to your table setting. Whether you're enjoying a warming cup of tea or serving cocktails at a gathering, this simple yet elegant design will protect your surfaces while showcasing your handmade touch. A great project for beginners to build their skills!
Crochet Blue and White Coaster
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn (e.g., 100% cotton) in two colors: bright blue (approximately 50 yards) and white (approximately 25 yards)
- Hook size: 5.0 mm (H-8)
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Gauge:
Approximately 4 inches = 10 stitches in double crochet. To measure gauge, make a swatch of double crochet until it is about 4 inches wide, then count the stitches. Adjust hook size if necessary to achieve correct gauge.
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- sp = space
- rnd = round
Instructions:
- Foundation Round: With your blue yarn, make a slip knot and ch 4. Join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring.
- Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), then make 11 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (12 dc)
- Round 2: Change to white yarn. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), make 1 dc in the same st, then 2 dc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (24 dc)
- Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), then dc in the next st, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the following st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (36 dc)
- Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), then dc in the next 2 sts, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 2 sts; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (48 dc)
- Round 5: Ch 1, then *sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip the next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (32 sc)
- Fasten off and weave in all ends using the tapestry needle.
Finishing Tips:
To make your coaster lay flat, you may want to block it. To do this, dampen the coaster and shape it on a flat surface. Allow it to dry completely before using.
Optional Variations:
Try using different colors for the yarn or create a set of coasters in various colors to suit your home decor!
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