Crochet Easy Square Coaster

Crocheting a Easy Square Coaster is not just a fun craft project, but it's also a practical and stylish way to protect your surfaces from spills and scratches. With its simple yet charming design, this coaster is perfect for beginners looking to hone their crochet skills. Using basic crochet stitches like single crochet and double crochet, you can easily create a set of these coasters in no time. Whether you're making them for yourself or as thoughtful gifts for friends and family, the versatility of these coasters makes them a delightful addition to any home decor. So grab your crochet hook, pick out some colorful yarn, and let's get hooking!

Materials:
Small amount 100% cotton worsted weight yarn (Peaches & Creme in Ecru was used for sample); size F aluminum crochet hook (I used a Boye hook) OR Size Needed for Gauge.
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Gauge:
RND 1 = about 1½" across
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Finished Size:
About 4" across
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NOTE:
One 2 to 2½ oz ball should make several coasters
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Begin with ch 8, sl st in first ch to form ring.
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RND 1: ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), 19 dc in ring, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. (20 dc)
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RND 2: ch 3, dc in same place as joining, ch 2, 2 dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st, hdc in next st, ch 1, sk next st, *2 dc in next st, ch 2, 2 dc in next st, ch 1, sk next st, hdc in next st, ch 1, sk next st*, rep from * to * around, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. (4 ch-2 sps, 8 ch-1 sps)
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RND 3: sl st to ch-2 sp, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, (2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 2 times, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, (2 dc in next ch-1 sp) 2 times*, rep from * to * around, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. (32 dc)
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RND 4: sl st to ch-2 sp, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, dc in each of next 8 dc, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, dc in each of next 8 dc*, rep from * to * around, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3. (48 dc)
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RND 5: ch 1, sc in same place as joining, sc in next st, *(sc, ch 1, sc) in ch-2 sp, sc in each of next 12 dc*, rep from * to * around, ending last rep with sc in next 10 dc, join with sl st in first sc. (56 sc) Fasten Off. Weave in ends.