Crochet Watermelon Coasters

Leyla

2024-07-22 09:26:26

If you're looking to add a fun and playful touch to your home decor, crochet watermelon coasters are a delightful choice! These charming coasters bring a summery vibe to any gathering and make a fantastic conversation starter during a coffee break or a party. With their vibrant green and pink colors and cute black seed details, they are not only functional but also visually appealing. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, creating these coasters can be a rewarding and relaxing project. Plus, they make a thoughtful handmade gift that shows off your crafting skills and attention to detail. So grab your crochet hook, some yarn, and get ready to bring a slice of sweetness to your table with these adorable watermelon coasters!

What You Will Need

Yarn

We used #3 light (also known as light worsted, DK, or 8ply) acrylic yarn with 12 WPI (wraps per inch). For each watermelon coaster you will need:
Color A, red - 7.10 yards (6.5 meters)
Color B, watermelon - 4.9 yards (4.5 meters)
Color C, light pink or white - 3.5 yards (3.2 meters)
Color D, lime - 3.7 yards (3.4 meters)
Color E, dark green - 4.9 yards (4.5 meters)
Black - 0.8 yards (0.7 meters)

Hook

3mm (D/3)

Notions

Scissors
Yarn Needle

Gauge

While the gauge is not crucial for this project, if you want your coasters to match ours in size, aim for approximately 1.8 inches (3 cm) in diameter for rounds 1-3.

Finished Size

The finished size of this coaster is about 4 and ¼ inches (11cm) when with the yarn and hook size mentioned above.

Stitches and Abbreviations Used (US Terms)

MR – magic ring
ch - chain stitch
sc – single crochet
RSC - reverse single crochet (see special stitches below)
st/sts – stitch/stitches
sl st – slip stitch
col - color
hk - hook
YO - yarn over
rnd – round
rpt – repeat
[ ] - at the end of a round, indicates the number of stitches in that round

Special Stitches

RSC - Insert hk from front to back of next st to the right of the hk, YO pull yarn through st, YO pull yarn though both loops on hk.

Pattern Notes

Don't turn your work after finishing each round.
To keep track of where each round starts, use a stitch marker. Put it on the first single crochet of each round and move it up as you progress.

Instructions

Rnd 1, col A - 6sc, in magic ring, pull yarn tail to tighten the circle. [6sc]
Rnd 2 - 2sc in each of the next 6-sts. [12sc]
Rnd 3 - * 1sc in next st, 2sc in next, rpt from *6 times. [18sc]
Rnd 4 - * 1sc in next 2-sts, 2sc in next, rpt from *6 times. [24sc]
Rnd 5 - * 1sc in next 3-sts, 2sc in next, rpt from *6 times. [30sc]
Rnd 6 - * 1sc in next 4-sts, 2sc in next, rpt from *6 times, cut yarn, leaving a short tail. [36sc]
Rnd 7, color B - Sl st into next st, ch1 (not counted as a st), * 1sc in next 5-sts, 2sc in next, rpt from *6 times. [42sc]
Rnd 8 - Ch1 (not counted as a st), * 1sc in next 6-sts, 2sc in next, rpt from *6 times, cut yarn, leaving a short tail for weaving in later. [48sc]
Rnd 9, color C - Sl st into next st, ch1 (not counted as a st), * 1sc in next 7-sts, 2sc in next, rpt from *6 times, cut yarn, leaving a short tail for weaving in later. [54sc]
Rnd 10, color D - Sl st into next st, ch1, * 1sc in next 8-sts, 2sc in next, rpt from *6 times, cut yarn, leaving a short tail for weaving in later. [60sc]
Rnd 11, color E - Sl st into next st, ch1, RSC in next 60-sts, sl st into base of 1st RSC to join, cut yarn, fasten off. [61RSC]
Finish- Use a yarn needle to weave in the tail ends. - With black yarn, embroider a few short stitches for seeds around the center of the coaster.

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