Monday 3 February 2014

Free pattern flower coasters

I've got a bit distracted by the arrival of my book (check out my post tommorow) so I've only managed to type this with UK abrevations. I'll add USA abs soon :)

You will need:
·         James c Brett cotton on in Cream 2, beige 4, pink 7and green 16 (any DK weight yarn will work just as well)
·         3.5mm crochet hook
·         wool need

Coaster
Using 3.5mm crochet hook and starting with main yarn

Make a magic ring and work 6dc into the ring. 6sts
Rnd 1: 2dc in each st to the end. 12sts
Rnd 2: (dc in the first st, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. 18sts
Rnd 3: (dc in the first two sts, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. 24sts
Rnd 4: (dc in the first three Sts, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. 30sts
Rnd 5: (dc in the first four Sts, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. 36sts
Change to cream yarn
Rnd 6: (dc in the first five Sts, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. 42sts 
Rnd 7: (dc in the first six Sts, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. 48sts
Rnd 8: (dc in the first seven Sts, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. 54sts 
Rnd 9: (dc in the first eight Sts, 2dc in the next st) repeat to end. 60sts
Change to main yarn colour
Rnd 10: (Ch 4, skip next 4 sts, dc in next st) repeat to end. 12 sts, 12 ch spaces
Rnd 11: (dc, htr, 4tr, htr, dc) in each ch space sl st to join

Cut the yarn leaving a long tail and pull through loop to secure.
Weave in and cut off any loose ends.



Hope you enjoy having a go making these.

Hapy crocheting
Liz x


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