Crochet Square Coaster Pattern
Coasters are like little hugs for our cups and glasses, keeping tables safe from drips and stains. They’re small but mighty in keeping our homes tidy. You can also make a stylish one using this Crochet Farmhouse Square Coaster. This crochet accessory pattern creates a square-shaped coaster with a unique twist, two triangles in contrasting colors stitched together like a cozy patchwork. It’s designed with earthy tones, perfect for a farmhouse feel that brings a bit of the outdoors inside. But don’t worry, if you’re all about bright and cheerful, swapping in vibrant colors will turn these cozy crochet coasters into a celebration of spring on your table. It’s a simple touch that makes all the difference in creating a welcoming space.
Materials Needed:
- Medium (4) weight cotton yarn in one or two colors
- 5 mm (H) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Step by step Pattern (Summary)
This tutorial teaches you to make a two-toned farmhouse coaster. The coaster features a beautiful texture, achievable through a specific stitch pattern. You can adjust this pattern for a solid color by not changing yarn colors as instructed for the two-toned version.
Getting Started:
Create a Slip Knot and Chain: Start by making a slip knot, then chain 16 stitches. Adjust the length by ensuring an even number of chains if modification is needed. This demonstration uses gray for Color A and light gray for Color B.
Row 1: Initial Set-Up
Work in Back Bumps of the Chain:
Begin in the second chain from the hook, working into the back bumps of the chain for a cleaner edge.
Alternate between slip stitch and half double crochet (hdc) until two chains remain.
Color Change:
On the second to last hdc, change to Color B before completing the stitch.
Finish the row with a slip stitch in Color B.
Chain 1 and turn.
Rows 2-15: Pattern Repeat
Pattern Rows:
Slip stitch into the first stitch, half double crochet in the second. Alternate these stitches to the end of each row.
Color changes occur at specific stitches as described in your notes, generally involving changing to Color A in front or behind the work at the end of a stitch sequence.
Each row ends with a stitch count of 15. Remember to chain 1 and turn at the end of each row.
Row 16: Final Pattern Row
Repeat the Pattern: This row continues with the established slip stitch and hdc pattern without color change.
Adding the Border:
Prep Work:
Trim all yarn ends except for Color B, which will be used for the border.
Working the Border:
Work one single crochet into each stitch across the top, adding a chain 1 and another single crochet in the last stitch to round the corner.
Similarly, work one single crochet into each row’s end down the sides and across the bottom, implementing the corner technique mentioned above.
On reaching the last stitch of a side, incorporate color changes where mentioned before completing a single crochet.
Finishing the Border:
Join the border with a slip stitch into the first single crochet of the border. Chain 1 and cut the yarn.
Finishing Touches:
Weave in Ends: Secure and weave in all loose ends on the wrong side of the coaster to complete the project.
Conclusion:
Your farmhouse coaster is now complete! As mentioned in the introduction, this coaster pairs well with other farmhouse-themed kitchen items. The alternating slip stitch and half-double crochet pattern, along with strategic color changes, create a beautiful, aesthetic, and functional texture.
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