Crochet Festive Textured Round Coaster Set

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight cotton yarn in three colors (e.g., red, green, cream)
• 4.5 mm (G) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: 4 rounds of single crochet = 4 inches in diameter

Instructions:

Coaster Construction

1. Magic Ring: Start with a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Chain 2 (counts as first half double crochet). In the ring, work 11 half double crochets. Pull the ring tight and join with a slip stitch to the top of the chain 2. (12 stitches)
3. Round 2: Chain 2. Work 1 half double crochet in the same stitch. Then, work 2 half double crochets in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (24 stitches)
4. Round 3: Change to your second color. Chain 2. *1 half double crochet in the next stitch, 2 half double crochets in the following stitch. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch. (36 stitches)
5. Round 4: Change to your third color. Chain 2. Work 1 half double crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (36 stitches)
6. Round 5: Chain 1. Work 1 single crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch. (36 stitches)
7. Finishing: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for weaving in. Pull through the last stitch to secure. Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle.

Repeat:

Repeat the above steps to create a total of 4 coasters, mixing and matching colors as desired.

Tips:

• For a more festive look, you can add a bell or decorative button in the center of each coaster.
• Experiment with different color combinations to match your décor!