Crochet Valentine Coaster

Looking to add a touch of charm to your Valentine's Day celebrations? Why not try making some adorable Crochet Valentine Coasters! These little gems are not only practical for catching drips and protecting your surfaces but also a delightful way to infuse love into your decor. With just a few basic crochet stitches and some pretty pink and red yarn, you can whip up a set of these coasters in no time. Whether you're sipping tea with your sweetheart or hosting a Galentine's gathering, these handmade coasters are sure to add a sweet and thoughtful touch to your festivities. So grab your crochet hook, cue up some romantic tunes, and get ready to spread the love, one stitch at a time!

Materials:

Worsted weight cotton yarn in 2 valentine colors and size G hook

Make 2 of these hearts

Using the darker color of yarn and size G hook , ch 34; join with a sl st to the first chain (being careful not to twist the chain.)

Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same ch; dc in each of the next 6 chs, 2 dc in each of the next 8 chs, (yo, insert hook in the next ch and pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on the hook) 5 times, yo and pull through all 6 remaining loops on hook, 2 dc in each of the next 8 ch, dc in each of the next 6 ch, 2 dc in the same ch as beginning ch 3; join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Round 2: Join the lighter color with a sc to the joining on round 1; (ch 3, skip next dc, sc in the next dc) 11 times, ch 3, skip next dc (insert hook in the next st and pull up a loop) 3 times, yo and pull throuch all 4 remaining loops on hook, (ch 3, skip next dc, sc in the next dc) 11 times, ch 3, sc in the same st as first sc, ch 3, join with a sl st to the first sc.

Round 3: (Sc, ch 3, sc) in the next ch 3 sp and in each ch 3 sp around. Fasten off. weave in ends.

Join lighter color with a sc in the center st marked with an X, sc in the same st, *(insert hook in next st and pull up a loop) 2 times, yo and pull through all 3 remaining loops on hook* Repeat from * to * 4 times; sc in each of the next 5 sts; (insert hook in next st and pull up a loop) 3 times, yo and pull through all 4 remaining loops on hook; sc in each of the next 5 sts, *(insert hook in next st and pull up a loop) 2 times, yo and pull through all 3 remaining loops on hook* Repeat from * to * 4 times; sc in the same st as the joining sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.