Free Pattern: The Arctic Aurora Snowflake Coaster

Free Pattern: The Arctic Aurora Snowflake Coaster

Capture the ethereal beauty of the Northern Lights with this Arctic Aurora Snowflake Coaster. This design combines intricate snowflake motifs with a shimmering color palette inspired by the aurora borealis. Perfect for adding a touch of winter decor to your home, this coaster is not only functional but also a beautiful piece of art.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Sport weight yarn in shades of icy blue, lavender, and mint green
• Hook: 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Scissors: For cutting yarn
• Tapestry needle: For weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

Round 1:

1. Start with a magic ring. To create a magic ring, wrap the yarn around your fingers to form a loop, then pull a loop of yarn through the center.
2. Chain 3 (this counts as your first double crochet).
3. Work 11 double crochets (dc) into the magic ring. You should have a total of 12 dc including the initial chain.
4. Join the round by slip stitching (sl st) into the top of the initial chain-3.

Round 2:

1. Chain 4 (this counts as your first double crochet and a chain-1 space).
2. In the next stitch, work a double crochet, then chain 1.
3. Repeat from the asterisk (*) around the round: *dc in next st, ch 1*.
4. Join with a slip stitch to the 3rd chain of the starting chain-4. You should have 12 double crochets and 12 chain-1 spaces.

Round 3:

1. Slip stitch into the first chain-1 space.
2. Chain 3 (counts as your first double crochet).
3. In the same space, work (dc, ch 2, 2 dc).
4. Repeat from the asterisk (*) around the round: *2 dc in next chain-1 space, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next chain-1 space*.
5. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the initial chain-3.

Round 4:

1. Slip stitch into the next double crochet.
2. Chain 3 (counts as your first double crochet).
3. Work a double crochet in the next double crochet.
4. Repeat from the asterisk (*) around the round: *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in each chain-2 space, dc in the next 2 dc*.
5. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the initial chain-3.

Round 5:

1. Slip stitch into the next double crochet.
2. Chain 3 (counts as your first double crochet).
3. Work a double crochet in the next double crochet.
4. Repeat from the asterisk (*) around the round: *dc in the next 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 4, 2 dc) in each chain-3 space, dc in the next 2 dc*.
5. Join with a slip stitch to the top of the initial chain-3.

Finishing:

1. Fasten off your yarn and cut it, leaving a long enough tail to weave in.
2. Use a tapestry needle to weave in any loose ends for a clean finish.

Your Arctic Aurora Snowflake Coaster is now complete! Enjoy the beauty of your handmade creation, perfect for winter gatherings or as a lovely gift.