Crochet Patriotic Coaster

Create a charming coaster with a patriotic theme using the art of crochet. This project involves using red, white, and blue yarn to craft a decorative and functional item that can be used to protect surfaces from hot or cold beverages. By following a simple pattern and using basic crochet stitches, you can easily create a coaster that showcases your love for your country. Whether you're celebrating a national holiday or simply want to show off your patriotic spirit, this DIY project is a great way to do so. You can customize the coaster by adding embellishments such as stars or stripes, or keep it simple with a classic color scheme. Either way, this crochet project is sure to be a hit with your guests and add a festive touch to your living space.

Easy Skill

Size: About 5½" diameter.

Materials: Premier Premier Home Cotton Worsted Weight Yarn: Blue, Red, White

Abbreviations

beg - beginning

CC - contrasting color

ch - chain

dc - double crochet

lp(s) - loop(s)

MC - main color

rem - remaining

rep - repeat

rnd - round

sc - single crochet(s)

sp(s) - space(s)

slst(s) - slip stitch(es)

st(s) - stitch(es)

tr - treble crochet

yo - yarn over

Additional Materials:

Yarn Needle.

Crochet Hook: Size J-10 (6.00 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge: With J-hook – Rows 1-3 = 3" diameter.

JOINING WITH SC

When instructed to join with sc, begin with sl knot on hook, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops on hook.

Special Stitches

Shell: (2dc, tr, ch1, tr, 2dc) in same st or sp indicated.

COASTER

Rnd 1: (Right Side) With Blue, ch4, join with slst to first ch to form ring; ch3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), 11 dc in ring; join with slst to first dc (3rd ch of ch-3). (12dc)

Rnd 2: Ch3, dc in same st as joining, [2dc in next dc] around; join as before. (24dc)

Rnd 3: Ch1, sc in same st as joining, sc in each of next 2 dc, 2sc in next dc, [sc in each of next 2 dc, 2sc in next dc] around; join with slst to first sc. (30sc) Finish off and weave in ends.

Rnd 4: With right side facing, join Red with slst to any sc, [skip next 2 sc, shell in next sc, skip next 2 sc, slst in next sc] around. (5 shells) Finish off and weave in ends.

Rnd 5: With right side facing, join White with sc over any slst (in same sc that slst was worked in on Rnd 3), *[ch1, sc in next st] 3 times, ch1, (sc, ch2, sc) in next ch-1sp, [ch1, sc in next st] 3 times, ch1, sc over next slst into same sc on Rnd 3; rep from * around, omitting last sc on final repeat; join with slst to first sc. Finish off and weave in ends.