Crochet Vintage Coaster

This crochet coaster features a lovely scalloped edge, making it both functional and decorative. It is designed to protect your surfaces while giving your space a cozy aesthetic.

Materials:

• 4-ply cotton yarn in three colors (choose your favorite gradient) - about 50g of each color
• 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

18 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in double crochet. Gauge is not critical for this project, but if your coaster is too big, switch to a smaller hook.

Abbreviations:

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

Instructions:

1. Start with Color A: Make a slip knot and ch 6. Join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), then work 11 dc into the ring. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (12 dc total)
3. Round 2: Change to Color B. Sl st into the next dc. Ch 3 (counts as first dc) and work 1 dc in the same stitch. *In the next dc, work 2 dc.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (24 dc total)
4. Round 3: Change to Color C. Sl st into the next dc. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), then work 1 dc in the same stitch. In the next 2 dc, work 1 dc each. *In the next dc, work 2 dc.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (36 dc total)
5. Round 4: Ch 1. Work 1 sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (36 sc total)
6. Round 5: Ch 1. *5 dc in the next sc, skip the next 2 sc.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (60 stitches total, creating scallops)
7. Finish: Fasten off and weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.

Your delightful crochet coaster is now complete! Feel free to customize with different colors or even add more rounds to make larger coasters. Enjoy your new handmade piece during your cozy moments!