Delicate Crochet Coaster
This beautiful delicate crochet coaster adds a touch of elegance to your home. Perfect for coffee cups or candles, it’s a functional yet charming accessory that makes a lovely gift for friends and family. Easy to follow, this pattern is great for beginners looking to enhance their crochet skills.
Delicate Crochet Coaster
Materials:
- Cotton yarn (light worsted weight, approximately 50 yards in pink color)
- Crochet hook size G/6 (4.00 mm)
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Gauge:
To check your gauge, make a 4" square using double crochet stitches. You should have about 12 stitches and 7 rows. If you are not getting this gauge, adjust your hook size accordingly.
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- sp = space
- rnd = round
Instructions:
- Start with a slip knot: Make a slip knot on your hook.
- Chain 6 and join with a sl st to form a ring.
- Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), in the ring, work 11 dc. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (Total: 12 dc)
- Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st. *2 dc in next st* repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (Total: 24 dc)
- Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same st. *Ch 3, sc in next dc* repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (Total: 12 ch 3 sp)
- Round 4: Sl st into first ch 3 sp, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in same sp. *3 dc in next ch 3 sp* repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (Total: 36 dc)
- Round 5: Ch 1, sc in same st. *Ch 3, sc in next group of 3 dc* repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to first sc. (Total: 12 ch 3 sp)
- Final Round: Sl st into first ch 3 sp, ch 1, *5 sc in ch 3 sp, sl st in next ch 3 sp* repeat from * to * around. Finish off and weave in ends.
Finishing Tips:
- Weave in all ends using your tapestry needle for a clean look.
- If desired, lightly block your coaster to ensure it lays flat and maintains its shape.
Optional Variations:
- Use different colors for each round to create a more vibrant look.
- Create a matching set by varying the size: increase the stitches and rounds for larger coasters.
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