Koala Dreams Crochet Coaster Set Free Pattern

Koala Dreams Crochet Coaster Set Free Pattern

Bring the charm of Australia's iconic marsupial to your home with these adorable Koala Dreams Crochet Coasters. Perfect for protecting your surfaces while adding a touch of whimsy and warmth to your decor.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in grey, white, and black
• Hook: Size G/4.0mm crochet hook
• Gauge: 16 single crochet (sc) x 20 rows = 4 inches
• Scissors for cutting yarn
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and sewing pieces together

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Start with a Magic Ring: Using the grey yarn, create a magic ring. This will be the center of your coaster.
2. Round 1: Work 6 single crochet (sc) into the magic ring. Pull the ring tight to close. You should have 6 stitches.
   (6 sts)
3. Round 2: Increase in each stitch around by making 2 sc in each stitch.
   (12 sts)
4. Round 3: (Sc in the next stitch, inc in the next stitch) around.
   (18 sts)
5. Round 4: (Sc in the next 2 stitches, inc in the next stitch) around.
   (24 sts)
6. Round 5: (Sc in the next 3 stitches, inc in the next stitch) around.
   (30 sts)
7. Round 6: (Sc in the next 4 stitches, inc in the next stitch) around.
   (36 sts)
8. Finish the Coaster: Fasten off the grey yarn and weave in the ends using the tapestry needle.
9. Create the Ears (Make 2):
   1. With grey yarn, chain 4.
   2. In the second chain from the hook, make 1 sc.
   3. In the next chain, make 1 half double crochet (hdc).
   4. In the last chain, make 3 double crochet (dc).
   5. Now, working on the opposite side of the chain, make 1 hdc in the next chain and 1 sc in the last chain.
   6. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
10. Create the Nose:
    1. With black yarn, chain 3.
    2. In the second chain from the hook, make 2 sc.
    3. In the next chain, make 1 sc.
    4. Turn your work, make 2 sc in the first stitch, and 1 sc in the next stitch.
    5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
11. Create the Eyes (Make 2):
    1. With white yarn, create a magic ring.
    2. Work 6 sc into the ring and join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first sc.
    3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
12. Assembly:
    1. Position the ears at the top of the coaster and sew them securely in place using the long tails from the ears.
    2. Sew the nose to the center of the coaster.
    3. Attach the eyes above the nose, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
    4. Using black yarn, embroider a small line from the nose to create the mouth.

Congratulations! You have now completed your Koala Dreams Crochet Coaster. Enjoy your new cozy and charming home decor piece!