Pattern Description:
This is a BEGINNER skill level crochet pattern for single square coasters. The finished coasters measure 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm).
The pattern is made using multi-yarn for color interest or assorted solid colors to match décor. Instructions are provided for three different color sequences using colors A, B, and C over four rounds.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Yarn:
- RED HEART® Gumdrop®: 1 ball of 620 Cherry A. Available as Art. E800 in multicolor 4 oz (113 g), 204 yd (187 m) balls.
- RED HEART® Soft®: 1 ball each of 2515 Turquoise B, and 9528 Lilac C. Available as Art. E728 in solid color 5 oz (141 g), 256 yd (234 m), print 4 oz (113 g), 204 yd (187 m), and heather 4 oz (113g), 212 yd (194m) balls.
- Yarn Weight:
- RED HEART® Soft®, Art. E728: solid color 5 oz (141 g), 256 yd (234 m); print 4 oz (113 g), 204 yd (187 m); heather 4 oz (113g), 212 yd (194m) balls.
- RED HEART® Gumdrop®, Art. E800: multicolor 4 oz (113 g), 204 yd (187 m) balls.
- Hook: Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 4.25 mm [US G-6].
- Measurements: Finished square = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm).
Stitches & Abbreviations Used:
- A, B, C = color A, B, C
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- st(s) = stitch (es)
- ( ) = work directions in parentheses into same st
- [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified
- = repeat whatever follows the as indicated
Instructions for Making the Red Heart Coasters Crochet Pattern:
Beginning the Ring:
- With your chosen first color, ch 4.
- Then, slip st in the first ch to form a ring.
Round 1 (Right Side):
- Ch 3 (this counts as a dc here and throughout the pattern).
- Work 2 dc in the ring.
- Then, ch 3, 3 dc in the ring; repeat from twice.
- Finish this round with ch 3.
- Join with a slip st in the top of the beginning ch-3.
- At the end of Round 1, you should have 12 dc and 4 ch-3 spaces.
- Fasten off.
Round 2:
- Slip st in the next 2 dc and the ch-3 space.
- Ch 3.
- Work (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the same ch-3 space.
- Next, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch-3 space; repeat from twice.
- Join with a slip st in the top of the beginning ch-3.
- Fasten off if changing color for the next round, as per your chosen color sequence.
Round 3:
- Slip st in the next 2 dc and the corner ch-3 space.
- OR, if changing color, join your next color with a slip st in any corner ch-3 space.
- Ch 3.
- Work (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the same ch-3 space.
- Then, *3 dc between the next two 3-dc groups.
- Immediately following, work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next corner ch-3 space.
- Repeat from around, ending the last repeat at * (meaning you only complete the ‘3 dc between next two 3-dc groups’ portion before the final corner).
- Join with a slip st in the top of the beginning ch-3.
Round 4:
- Slip st in the next 2 dc and the ch-3 space.
- Ch 3.
- Work (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the same ch-3 space.
- Next, [3 dc between next two 3-dc groups] twice* (this means you will work 3 dc in the space twice).
- Then, work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next corner ch-3 space.
- Repeat from around, ending the last repeat at * (again, completing the ‘3 dc between next two 3-dc groups’ twice portion before the final corner).
- Join with a slip st in the top of the beginning ch-3.
Finishing
- After completing Round 4, fasten off your yarn.
- Weave in all ends to secure your work and create a neat finish.
Your single square coaster is now complete!
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