April 13, 2024

Patriotic crochet pattern coaster

Patriotic crochet pattern - coaster

Patriotic Crochet Coaster is a simple but yet very charming project that you can quickly finish and decorate your home to celebrate America on 4^th of July.

But off course you don’t need to use them only on Independence Days Celebrations, you can use them year around to show your love for our nation.

They make great housewarming gifts to be used on Veterans Day, Flag Day or Memorial Day. The possibilities are endless to make a festive and colorful decoration.

You can also switch the colors and make it a totally different celebration gift such as birthdays or Mother’s Day. You can find a ad free PDF file full of step by step pictures on my Etsy Store.

* You may sell physical items completed using this pattern as long as you credit Craft Cozy Designs. You may not sell this written pattern or use my photos without my consent. When it is possible, link back to the pattern.

Yarn Selection for crochet coaster or mug rug

When choosing the correct yarn for your patriotic crochet coaster or any other crochet item, you need to take into consideration the purpose of your project.

Although it is quick warm outside, you might want to use your mug rug when drinking your hot coffee in the morning. If you’re using it with anything hot, the best option is to use 100% cotton yarn.

The cotton yarn has a good resistance to heat and will give your coaster a longer life expectance.

Crochet stitch and terminology

This Patriotic crochet coaster pattern was written using US terminology. Here are the stitches you need to know to be able to complete this project:

picot = ch 3, sl st on 1st ch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = Chain
tr = treble crochet CLICK HERE TO LEARN
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
hdc inc: 2 hdc on the same stitch
sk = skip
rep = repeat (what is between the *)
st = stitch
ch sp = chain space
dc2tog = double crochet 2 together CLICK HERE TO LEARN
* = Indicates start and finish of repeat
() = work instructions within parentheses as a group of stitches all in the same stitch or space.

Patriotic crochet pattern notes

This will be for sure one of the easiest projects you have ever done in your crochet journey. It used very few and basic stitches and works up quickly.

Gauge: 16 dc x 2 rows = 4" W x 1.5" H

Measurement: Approx. 5.5 inches

List of materials

· 100% cotton / 4 medium worsted weight yarn in 3 colors:

A - White

B - Red

C - Blue

· 5.00 mm hook

· Scissors

· Tapestry needle

For the yarn I used Peaches and Cream but you can use any 4 medium yarn you have available.

Instructions to complete your 4^th of July crochet coaster

USING COLOR A

Start with a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 2 (not a dc) , 10 dc inside the ring. Pull the tail tight to close the ring. Sl st on 1st st.

Round 2: Ch 1(not a hdc) , work hdc inc around, CHANGE TO COLOR B, sl st on top of 1st st. (20)

USING COLOR B

Round 3: Ch 2(not a dc) , 1st st (dc2tog, ch 1, dc2tog),* sk 1, (dc2tog, ch 1, dc2tog)* rep around. CHANGE TO COLOR C. Sl st on 1st st.

USING COLOR C

Round 4: Ch 1 (not a st) , sl st inside 1st ch sp, ch 2 (not a dc), inside the ch sp *( 2 dc, picot, 2 dc), tr (insert hook on the st you skipped on round 2 using color A), sk to next ch sp* rep around. Sl st at the 1st dc to finish.

Cut the yarn and fasten off.

And you are done and ready to show your patriotic love!

Thank you very much for visiting my blog. If you end up making this project, please tag me on my Instagram @craftcozydesigns. I would love to see your work.

I hope crafting can make you smile!

Best,

Vivian

March 16, 2024

Beginner Friendly Coaster Crochet Pattern

Easy Crochet Coaster Pattern

Crochet mug rugs or crochet coasters are very fun projects that can be done very quickly. You can make a set of four or six and they are great gifts for any occasion.
Just be sure to use a 100% cotton yarn that is heat resistant. You don't want to use acrylic for example because the heat will melt it.
* You may sell physical items completed using this pattern as long as you credit Craft Cozy Designs. You may not sell this written pattern or use my photos without my consent. When it is possible, link back to the pattern.

Crochet Stitches and Terminology

To complete this project, you need to know some basic crochet stitches. This pattern was written in US terminology and below you can find a list of stitches we will use.

Crochet Coaster Pattern Notes

1) The (*) shows you from where in the pattern you should start the repeat for the rest of the row of through where the pattern indicates.
2) Inc. (increase) - 2 stitches together in the same stitch from the previous row.
3) The final project will measure around 5.5 inches.
4) The ch 1 at the beginning of each row DOES NOT count as sc. It is only to build up the work.

Crochet Coaster Material

5 mm hook / size H
Worsted weight yarn (size 4) - I used Peaches and Cream 100% cotton.
Scissors
Tapestry needle

The gauge for this project is: 16 dc x 2 rows = 4" W x 1.5" H

Step-by-Step Crochet Coaster

Start with a magic ring Ch 1 to secure the ring

Round 1: Place 6 sc inside the magic ring. Pull the tail tight and sl st on the top of the first sc.

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch from the previous row . Sl st on the top of the first sc. (12)

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch from the previous row . Sl st on the top of the first sc. (12)

Round 3: Ch 1, 1 sc, 1 inc.(rep). sl st on the top of the first sc (18)

Round 4: Ch 1, 2 sc, 1 inc.(rep). sl st on the top of the first sc (24)

Round 5: Ch 1, 3 sc, 1 inc.(rep). sl st on the top of the first sc (30)

Round 6: Ch 1, 4 sc, 1 inc.(rep). sl st on the top of the first sc (36)

Round 7: Ch 1, 5 sc, 1 inc.(rep). sl st on the top of the first sc (42)

If you want to make it 2 colors, here is the time to change it and make the edge in a different color on round 8.

*Refer to graphic for round 8.

Round 8:** Ch 1, * 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1dc, in the same next stitch: (tr, picot, tr), 1 dc, 1 hdc* (rep) sl st on the top of the first sc.

Finish: Fasten off and weave in the ends.

And you are done!!

Thank you very much for visiting my blog. If you end up making this project, please tag me on my Instagram @craftcozydesigns. I would love to see your work.

I hope crafting can make you smile!

Best,
Vivian

April 13, 2024

Patriotic crochet pattern coaster

Patriotic crochet pattern - coaster

Yarn Selection for crochet coaster or mug rug

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