This delightful little Crochet Strawberry Coaster is not just fun to make but adds a sweet touch of summer to your table all year round. With simple yarn in red and green, and a crochet hook, you can create a small, strawberry-shaped masterpiece. It starts with a magic circle and grows into the shape of a juicy strawberry, complete with little green leaves on top.
Crochet Strawberry Coaster
Each stitch brings you closer to having a cute and practical coaster. Whether you're a crochet pro or new to the craft, making this strawberry coaster is like stitching together little pieces of happiness. So, grab your materials and let's crochet a small berry patch of coasters together. It’s a charming way to make sure your drinks always have a cozy spot to rest, adding a splash of color and craftiness to your day!
Materials Needed:
- Crochet hook
- Yarn in strawberry and leaf colors
- Scissors
- Needle (for tucking in any loose ends)
- Glue (optional)
Strawberry Body:
Start with a Magic Ring:
- Wrap the yarn around your fingers to create a loop, insert the hook through the loop, secure with a slip stitch, and pull tight.
Round 1:
- Chain 2 (acts as the first double crochet).
- Make 11 double crochets into the magic ring.
- Slip stitch to the first chain to close the round.
Round 2:
- Chain 2.
- Make two single crochets in each stitch around (you'll double the number of stitches).
- Complete the round and slip stitch to the first chain.
For Round 3:
- Chain 2.
- Alternate between one double crochet in the next stitch and two double crochets in the following stitch around the circle (increasing every other stitch).
- Complete the round and slip stitch to the first chain.
Round 4:
- Chain 1.
- In the same space, make a single crochet.
- Make a half double crochet and a double crochet in the next stitch.
- Create two double crochets together in the next stitch repeat around the circle to form points that resemble the top of a strawberry.
- Continue until you have five pointed shapes (petals).
- In between each petal shape, include regular stitches to maintain the circle's shape:
- Double crochet, half double crochet, and single crochet until the next petal point begins.
Strawberry Top:
Repeat the pattern described in Round 4, excluding the final three double crochets.
- Follow with a round of double crochet, half double crochet, followed by a series of single crochets and double crochets to mirror the existing pattern.
- Complete with a slip stitch.
Leaves:
Start with a new Magic Ring:
- Chain 8.
Leaf Formation:
- Start from the second chain from the hook, make a single crochet.
- In the next chain, make a half double crochet, followed by three double crochets, one in each of the next three chains.
- Finish with a half double crochet and a single crochet in the last chain.
- Slip stitch into the magic ring.
- Repeat this process for a total of three leaves.
Finishing the Leaves:
- Chain 6, and start from the second chain; crochet back down the chain with a series of single crochets.
- Attach this leaf chain to the main body with a slip stitch.
- Cut the yarn, and use a needle to weave in the ends.
Assembly:
- Attach the leaves to the strawberry top using either crochet methods or a dab of glue for extra hold.
- Optionally, create other details or additional decorative elements using white or different colored yarns for aesthetic enhancements.
Closure:
- Secure all loose ends with a needle, and ensure everything is tightly assembled.
