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Crochet Circle Coasters

A set of four cheerful coasters worked in rounds. A brilliant first crochet project and a lovely housewarming gift.

Finished Crochet Circle Coasters, a free crochet pattern

Yarn needed

1 x 50g ball

~30g · ~65 metres

Time

1-2 hours

Beginner

Finished size

Approx. 10cm diameter each

Rico Ricorumi DK 100% Cotton

Get the yarn

Rico Ricorumi DK 100% Cotton

Small balls in dozens of colours — perfect for mixing and matching coaster sets.

What you'll need

  • 1 x 50g ball of DK cotton yarn (one colour, or scraps in several)
  • A 3.5mm (UK 9 / US E-4) crochet hook
  • A wool/darning needle

Abbreviations

chchain
dcdouble crochet (UK)
sl stslip stitch

Step-by-step instructions

1. Start (make 4)

  1. 1Chain 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring.

2. Work in rounds

  1. 1Round 1: ch1, work 8dc into the ring, join with sl st. (8 sts)
  2. 2Round 2: ch1, 2dc in each stitch around, join. (16 sts)
  3. 3Round 3: ch1, *1dc, 2dc in next st* around, join. (24 sts)
  4. 4Round 4: ch1, *1dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st* around, join. (32 sts)
  5. 5Round 5: ch1, *1dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st* around, join. (40 sts)

3. Finish

  1. 1Fasten off. Weave in ends. Make three more in the same or different colours.

Top tip: Cotton holds its shape better than wool for coasters — and it is easy to throw in the wash.

Ready to cast on?

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