Crochet Giant Coaster

Create a massive coaster using the art of crocheting. Craft a giant coaster by using a larger hook and thicker yarn to achieve a unique and eye-catching piece. This oversized coaster can be a fun and practical addition to your home decor, perfect for placing under large pots or serving trays to protect your surfaces. Experiment with different colors and patterns to make your giant coaster truly stand out and showcase your crochet skills. Whether you choose to make a single giant coaster or a set of matching ones, this project is a fun and rewarding way to explore the possibilities of crocheting on a larger scale. Let your imagination run wild as you create a one-of-a-kind piece that is both functional and visually appealing.

Measures 5-5/8" x 5-5/8"

MATERIALS:

Red Heart 4 ply WW Yarn (white & burgundy)
Hook Size I

Stitches: ch, sl st, sc, tr, rev sc.

REVERSE SINGLE CROCHET (a/k/a CRAB STITCH)

A reverse single crochet is worked from left to right; whereas a regular single crochet stitch is worked from right to left. Insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated, then yarn over and pull up a loop. (You should have two loops on your hook.) Yarn over and draw through both of the loops on your hook. This stitch takes a bit of practice but the outcome is well worth the effort.

Difficulty: MEDIUM

R1: With White, Ch18. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. Sc in ea rem ch. (17sc)

R2: Ch1, turn. Sc in first st. (Ch1, sk next st, sc in next st) across.

R3: Ch1, turn. Sc in ea sc and ch1 sp across. (17sc)

R4: Ch1, turn. Sc in ea st. (17sc)

R5: Change to Burgundy. Ch1, turn.
Sc in first st.
Tr in the first unworked st on R1.
Sk next st on working row.
Sc in next st on working row.
* Tr in next unworked st on R1.
Sk next st on working row.
Sc in next st on working row.
Rep from * across. (8trs & 9sc)

R6: Rep R2.

R7: Rep R3.

R8: Rep R4.

R9: Change to White. Ch1, turn. Sc in first st.
Tr in first unworked st on the first row of the previous color (R5)
Sk next st on working row. Sc in next st on working row.
*Tr in next unworked st on R5.
Sk next st on working row.
Sc in next st on working row.
Rep from * across. (8tr & 9sc)

Rs 10-12: Rep Rs 2-4.

R13: Change to Burgundy. Ch1, turn. Sc in first st.
Tr in first unworked st on the first row of the previous color (R9)
Sk next st on working row. Sc in next st on working row.
*Tr in next unworked st on R9.
Sk next st on working row.
Sc in next st on working row.
Rep from * across. (8tr & 9sc)

Rs 14-16: Rep Rs 2-4.

R17: Change to White. Ch1, turn. Sc in first st.
Tr in first unworked st on the first row of the previous color (R13)
Sk next st on working row. Sc in next st on working row.
*Tr in next unworked st on R13.
Sk next st on working row.
Sc in next st on working row.
Rep from * across. (8tr & 9sc)

Rs 18-19: Rep Rs 2-3.

Fasten off.

BORDER

Continue with White. Ch1, do not turn. Rev sc around all sides placing extra sts in the corners to help the coaster lay flat. Join with a sl st.

Fasten Off.