Crochet Snowflake Coaster Pattern
Are you ready to bring a touch of winter magic into your home? Today, I’m excited to share my crochet snowflake coaster pattern, perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike!
Materials
Abbreviations (US terms)
- Magic ring - mr
- Chains - ch
- Single crochet - sc
- Half double crochet - hdc
- Double crochet - dc
- Slip stitch - sl st
- Increase - inc
Notes
- Yarn Choice: Cotton yarn is perfect for coasters due to its durability, absorbency, and ease of washing. It maintains its shape over time, making it a practical and long-lasting choice for functional and aesthetically pleasing coasters.
- Hook Size: Using the recommended hook size for your yarn ensures proper tension and gauge, allowing your coaster to lay flat. This helps maintain its shape and prevents it from becoming too tight or loose, resulting in a neat, even finish.
- Tension: Maintaining consistent tension is key to a well-made coaster. Stitches that are too tight or too loose can impact both the appearance and functionality, leading to uneven edges or poor fit. Consistency ensures a smooth, professional-looking finish.
- Blocking: Blocking your finished coaster helps it lay flat and enhances its final shape. This step is particularly useful for intricate designs, such as snowflakes, ensuring clean edges and a polished look. It helps set the design and improve durability.
Instructions
- For this crochet snowflake coaster pattern, we will be working in rounds.
- Round 1: Make a mr and ch x2 (does NOT count as a dc) in it. Then dc x12 into the mr and sl st to the first dc in the round (12).
- Round 2: Ch x2 and dc inc in every stitch. Then sl st to the first dc in the round (24).Make sure you have exactly 24 stitches.
- Round 3: Make a *Sc, hdc, and then in the next stitch (dc + ch x4 +dc). In the following stitch make a hdc*. Repeat this sequence for the rest of the round.
- The last stitch you need to make for this round is a hdc, then sl st to the first sc in the round.
- Round 4: Sc in the first 2 stitches. *Then in the chain space from round 3, make a sc and ch x6. Next, make a sl st in the first ch that you made after the sc (like a picot stitch).
- Now you are going to crochet back in the chain space from round 3, by making a hdc and than a dc.
- Next ch x6 and in the 5th chain from the hook, make a sl st.
- After, ch x5 and in the 5th chain from the hook, make a sl st. Do this last step 1 more time.
- Finally, slip stitch into the first chain you made in the initial chain of 6 (after the dc). You should now have 3 loops at the top of the dc you made previously.
- Make a dc and a hdc in the chain space from the last round. You are now working down the other side of the snowflake spike.
- Then ch x6 and make a sl st in the 6th ch (the one made after the hdc.)
- Next, make 1 more sc in the chain space, * then sc in the next 5 stitches before you get to the next ch space from round 3.
- *Repeat for the rest of the round. After the last snowflake spike, sc in the next 3 stitches and then fasten off and weave in any ends.
- And there you have it—your beautiful crochet snowflake coaster is all finished!
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