Crochet Mug Coaster
This delightful crochet mug coaster is the perfect addition to any coffee or tea lover's collection. Crafted in elegant white yarn, it provides both functionality and style, protecting your surfaces while adding a touch of homemade charm. Perfect for gifting or personal use, this beginner-friendly pattern ensures you'll enjoy crafting each piece.
Crochet Mug Coaster
Materials:
- Yarn: Medium weight (Worsted, category 4) cotton yarn (approximately 30 yards of white yarn)
- Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Scissors: For cutting yarn
- Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends
Gauge: 4 inches = 12 double crochet stitches
How to measure gauge: Make a swatch of double crochet stitches in white yarn, measuring 4 inches square. Ensure you have the correct number of stitches before starting on your coaster.
Abbreviations:
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- dc - double crochet
- sl st - slip stitch
Instructions:
Round 1: Begin by creating a slip knot and chaining 6. Join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Round 2: Chain 3 (counts as the first dc), then work 11 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the first dc. (12 dc total)
Round 3: Chain 3, dc in the same stitch, then *2 dc in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * around, joining with a sl st to the top of the first dc. (24 dc total)
Round 4: Chain 1, sc in the same stitch, then *2 sc in the next stitch, sc in the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * around, joining with a sl st to the first sc. (36 sc total)
Round 5: Chain 1, sc in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (36 sc total)
Finish: After completing round 5, cut the yarn, leaving a tail for weaving in. Use the tapestry needle to weave in all the ends securely.
Optional Variations:
- Use different colors to create a striped effect.
- Make the coaster larger by adding additional rounds of sc, increasing the number of stitches as you go.
Finishing Tips: It’s a good idea to block your coaster lightly to help the shape hold, especially if you're using a non-stretchy yarn. Place it flat, dampen slightly, and let it dry in the desired shape.
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