I made a batch of these crocheted record coasters as a house-warming present for Chloe and Celena, who have recently moved into a new flat:
They're quick and easy, require only small amounts of yarn, and they're reversible too! I used the half-double crochet stitch for most of the rounds, because I like the ridges it creates (perfect for a record). Each coaster is about 4.5" wide, which is big enough for a large mug. If you want smaller coasters, omit Round 5 in the instructions.
If you're new to crochet or would like a refresher, there are some good tutorials out there. I like the detailed photo-tutorials at the Attic24 blog (e.g. Flat Circle), the clear diagrams at How to Read a Crochet Pattern, and the beginners' series Crochet School. As for actual books (gasp), my favourite is Debbie Stoller's The Happy Hooker.
Photos of each stage in this pattern can be found on my Ravelry project page: House-warming coasters.
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On the Record
by Amy van de Laar
This pattern uses US crochet terms for slip-stitch, dc, hdc,
and sc.
A simple conversion chart for UK terms: Crochet Stitch Comparison Chart.
Materials:
- DK or worsted-weight yarn in black plus one or more contrasting colours. I used Morris Norway 8ply in 'Black', and Bendigo Classic 8ply in 'Silver', 'Cherry Red', and 'Tasman Blue'. You will need about 16 yards of black for each coaster, and smaller amounts of the contrast colour(s).
- a 4mm crochet hook,
- a needle for weaving in ends.
Pattern:
Round
1 (Colour A): Make a slip-knot, chain 4, and join with a slip-stitch to start of
chain. Ch2, and work 11 dc (double crochet) into the centre of the ring. Join to the top of the
initial ch2 with a slip-stitch, and fasten off Colour A.
Round
2 (Colour B): Join Colour B, ch2, and work 1hdc (half-double crochet) into same place. Work 2hdc into
each stitch of the previous round. Join to top of initial ch2 with a
slip-stitch, and fasten off Colour B.
Round
3 (Black): Turn to other side of coaster, and join Black. Ch2, 1 hdc into same place.
*1hdc in next stitch, then 2hdc in next stitch,* repeat from * to * until 1 stitch remains, 1hdc in final stitch. Join to top of initial ch2 with a slip-stitch.
Round
4: Ch2, 1hdc into same place. *1hdc, 1hdc, 2hdc,* repeat until 1 stitch remains, hdc in final stitch. Note: the 2hdc will fall between the 2hdc of the previous round. Join to top of initial ch2 with a slip-stitch.
Round
5: Ch2, 1hdc into same place. *1hdc, 1hdc, 1hdc, 2hdc,* repeat until 1 stitch
remains, 1hdc. Join to top of initial ch2 with a slip-stitch.
Round
6: Ch1, 1sc (single crochet) into same place. Sc into each stitch of the previous round. Join to
first sc with a slip-stitch.
Fasten
off yarn, weave in ends, and block to help them lie flat.
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| A side |
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| B side |
© Amy van de Laar 2014.
