Crochet Lively Tropical Fruit Slice Coasters Free Pattern

Crochet Lively Tropical Fruit Slice Coasters

Materials:

• 100% Cotton Yarn in Tropical Colors (e.g., yellow, orange, green, and white)
• 4mm Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Darning Needle

Gauge:

Approximately 4 inches in diameter using the recommended yarn and hook.

Stitches Used:

• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Half Double Crochet (hdc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Wave Stitch (waved pattern for added texture)

Pattern Instructions:

Base:

1. Using the main fruit color (e.g., yellow for a pineapple), create a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 11 dc into the ring. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. (12 dc)
3. Round 2: Ch 2 (counts as hdc), 1 hdc in the same stitch, 2 hdc in each stitch around. Join. (24 hdc)
4. Round 3: Change to white. Ch 1, sc in the same st, *ch 2, skip 1 st, sc in next st* repeat around. Join. (12 loops)

Fruit Flesh:

1. Round 4: Ch 2, hdc in each loop around. (12 hdc)
2. Round 5: Change to the secondary color (e.g., orange). Ch 2, dc in each st around. (12 dc)
3. Round 6: Ch 3, *dc in next st, ch 1* repeat around. Join. (12 spaces)

Borders:

1. Change to the green color for the outer edge. Round 7: Ch 1, sc around each dc and space. Join.
2. Round 8: Sc in each sc, creating a tighter finish. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing:

Block your coasters to enhance their shape and texture. Enjoy them under your favorite drinks while celebrating the sunny days ahead!