Elegant Crochet Coaster

Elegant Crochet Coaster Pattern

This easy-to-follow pattern will guide you in creating a beautiful crochet coaster. Perfect for beginners, it incorporates basic stitches and will quickly become a lovely addition to your table.

Materials

• 5-ply cotton yarn (color: white)
• Size 1.5 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Gauge

24 stitches and 32 rows = 10 cm (4 in) square in double crochet stitch.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• dc = double crochet
• sp = space

Instructions

1. Start with a slip knot: Make a slip knot on your hook.
2. Chain 6: Create a foundation chain by chaining 6 stitches.
3. Join to form a ring: Slip stitch into the first chain to create a circular ring.
4. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 11 dc in the ring. Join with sl st to the top of the ch 3. (Total: 12 dc)
5. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in the same stitch, *2 dc in the next dc*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to the top of the ch 3. (Total: 24 dc)
6. Round 3: Ch 3, dc in the same stitch, *(1 dc in the next dc, 2 dc in the next dc)*. Repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to the top of the ch 3. (Total: 36 dc)
7. Round 4: Ch 1, *sc in the next 2 dc, picot (ch 3, sl st in the first ch to form a loop) in the next dc*. Repeat from * to * around. Join the last round with sl st to the first sc.
8. Finish: Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Pull the tail through the last stitch and tighten. Weave in all ends with a yarn needle.
9. Blocking (optional): To give your coaster a neat finish, block it by lightly wetting it and shaping it to your desired size, then let it dry flat.

Enjoy your crocheted coaster! It’s perfect for holding your drinks, adding charm to your coffee table, or gifting to friends.