Crochet Delightfully Textured Coaster Set Free Pattern

Crochet Delightfully Textured Coaster Set

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight cotton yarn (about 100 yards, any color)
• Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

Exact gauge isn’t crucial for this project, but aim for about 4 stitches per inch in double crochet.

Abbreviations:

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

Pattern Instructions:

Base Coaster:

1. Make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 11 dc in the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of ch 3. (12 dc)
3. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in the same st, 2 dc in each st around. Join with a sl st. (24 dc)
4. Round 3: Ch 3, dc in the same st, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (36 dc)
5. Round 4: Ch 3, dc in the same st, *dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (48 dc)
6. Round 5: Ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 2, skip 2 st, sc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st. (16 sp)
7. Round 6: Ch 3, 2 dc in each ch 2 sp around. Join with a sl st. Finish off. Weave in ends.

Textured Variations (4 total):

• Variation 1: (Stripes) Change yarn color every two rounds for a striped effect.
• Variation 2: (Shells) Replace Round 6 with a shell stitch: *5 dc in next ch 2 sp; repeat from * around.
• Variation 3: (Popcorn) Replace Round 6 with popcorn stitches: In each ch 2 sp, make 5 dc, remove hook and pull through the first dc.
• Variation 4: (Picot Edging) Add a picot around the edge by chaining 3, slip stitching into the same st, then slip stitch to the next.

Finishing:

Once you have your coasters finished, place them on a flat surface and use a steam iron to shape them gently if needed.

Enjoy your new coasters!