Step right up and behold the mesmerizing creation known as the Coaster Carousel! This delightful piece of crochet artistry is sure to add a touch of whimsy and elegance to any table setting. Picture a carousel in full swing, with its vibrant colors and intricate patterns, now imagine that same enchantment captured in a coaster. That's exactly what the Coaster Carousel brings to life! Crafted with love and precision, this coaster is a true testament to the art of crochet. Each stitch is carefully woven together to create a stunning display of craftsmanship. The Coaster Carousel features a circular design, reminiscent of a traditional carousel, with a variety of colors and patterns that will leave you in awe. Whether you're hosting a tea party or simply enjoying a cup of coffee, this coaster will transport you to a whimsical world of joy and wonder.
MATERIALS & GUIDELINES:
YARN
Use 100% cotton yarn.
I used Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton
A – Curry
B – Rosey
C – Deep Turquoise
WEIGHT
4 – Medium
SKILL LEVEL
Easy
HOOK
H / 5.0 mm
FINISHED SIZE
4.75” diameter
OTHER
Tapestry Needle, Scissors
ABBREVIATIONS
Beg = beginning
Ch/s = chain/s
Dc = double crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
Hk = hook
Lp/s = loop/s
Sc = single crochet
Sk = skip/skipped
Sl st = slip stitch
St/s = stitch/es
Yo = yarn over
SPECIAL STITCHES
Fpdtr (front post double treble crochet): Yo 3 times and insert hk from front to back and to front again around post of st indicated, yo and pull up a lp, (yo and draw through 2 lps) 4 times.
Fpsc (front post single crochet): Insert hk from front to back and to front again around post of st indicated, yo and pull up a lp, complete as regular sc.
Begpc (beginning popcorn) – Ch 3, work 4 dc in same st, drop lp from hk, insert hk from front to back through top of beg ch-3, place dropped lp on hk and pull through st.
Pc (popcorn) – Work 5 dc in same st, drop lp from hk, insert hk from front to back through top of first st made, place dropped lp on hk and pull through st.
INSTRUCTIONS
Rnd 1: With A ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring – or make a magic ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (12 dc)
Rnd 2: Join B with sl st to any dc, ch 1, 2 hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st around, join with sl st to beg hdc. (24 hdc)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, hdc in same st, 2 hdc in next st, [hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st] around, join with sl st to beg hdc. (36 hdc)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, [hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st] around, join with sl st to beg hdc. Finish off. (48 hdc)
Rnd 5: Join A with sc to first st after join, sc in next 3 sts, fpdtr around post of Rnd 1 dc directly below, [sc in next 4 sts, fpdtr around post of next Rnd 1 dc] around, join with sl st to beg sc. Finish off. (12 fpdtr, 48 sc)
Rnd 6: Join C with sl st to any fpdtr, work begpc in same st, [ch 5, sk next 4 sts, pc in next fpdtr] around omitting last pc, join with sl st to top of begpc. Finish off. (12 pc, 12 ch-5)
Rnd 7: Join A with fpsc around top of any pc, [dc in next 3 sc on Rnd 5 enclosing the
ch-5 above, 2 dc in next sc enclosing same ch-5, fpsc around top of next pc] around omitting last fpsc, join with sl st to beg fpsc. Finish off. (12 fpsc, 60 dc)
Rnd 8:Join B with sc to any st, work 1 sc in each st around, join with sl st to beg sc. Finish off, weave in ends. (72 sc)