This pattern is for two textured Tunisian crochet coasters that can be completed by a beginner! It is made with two simple stitch repeats, the set can be completed easily in a couple of hours and is a perfect mindless project and makes for a great last minute gift or stocking stuffer!
Skill Level: Beginner
Yarn:
Big Twist Textile Yarn – 40 yds (Approximately 40 yards for each coaster) (5.3 oz/ 150 g; 108 yds/99 m; 68% cotton, 32% Polyamide; size 6)
If you’re looking for some fun free crochet coaster patterns (a great way to use up all that scrap yarn you have lying around). I’ve got the perfect project for you. I discovered how great metallic crochet thread looks when paired with yarn and I haven’t been able to stop using it to embellish my projects. Here I’ve made some fun sparkly coasters which are perfect for beginner Tunisian crocheters because you can practice all the basic stitches as you learn how to crochet a square coaster using new Tunisian crochet skills!
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If you are on the hunt for free crochet coaster patterns, this pattern is the perfect crochet coaster for beginners. The set is a spring Tunisian crochet coasters set with a touch of sparkle. It’s The perfect coaster pattern to practice the basic Tunisian crochet stitches while doing some stash busting. Add some pizzaz to tea time pretend play or just add some general sparkle to your kitchen with this yarn stash-busting project! It’s the perfect crochet coaster tutorial.
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Lily Sugar N Cream in any color (Seabreeze, yellow, and coral rose were used here) (20 yards) (2.5 oz/70.9 g; 120 yds/ 109 m; 100% cotton; size 4 worsted weight) Aunt Lydia’s Metallic crochet thread Size 10in Silver (5 yards) (100 yds/ 91 m; 88% Mercerized Cotton, 12% Acrylic; size 10 crochet thread)
About the Pattern:
Skill Level: Beginner
Hooks: Size G (4 mm) Tunisian crochet hook or straight hook that is at least 8 in. long. Get my favorite Bamboo Clover Takumi Interchangeable Tunisian Crochet Hook set here.
Sl st: Slip stitch Sc: Single crochet Ch: Chain Tss: Tunisian simple stitch Tks: Tunisian knit stitch Tps: Tunisian purl stitch Tfs: Tunisian full stitch RetP: Return Pass -Explained above
Pattern Instructions:
Note: The stitch count should be 15 at the end of each row.
Simple Stitch Coaster
Ch 15 with Lily Sugar N Cream cotton yarn.
Row 1 (Foundation Row): Pick up a loop in the back bump of each chain. Complete normal RetP. (15 sts)
Rows 2 to 10: Tss across and complete a normal RetP. The stitch count should be 15 at the end of each row. Bind off leaving a 6 in. tail.
See finishing touches for the metallic border. Repeat for more coasters with this style.
Row 1 (Foundation Row): Pick up a loop in the back bump of each chain. Complete normal RetP. (15 sts)
Row 2: Tss into first stitch (Tps, Tss)* complete * across and complete a normal RetP.
Row 3: Tps into first stitch (Tss, Tps)* complete * across and complete a normal RetP.
Rows 4 to 9: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 3 more times
Row 10: Repeat row 2 again.
Bind off leaving a 6 in. tail.
See finishing touches for metallic border.
Repeat for more coasters with this style.
Full Stitch Coaster
Ch 15 with Lily Sugar N Cream cotton yarn.
Row 1 (Foundation Row): Pick up a loop in the back bump of each chain. Complete normal RetP. (15 sts)
Row 2: Tks into the space between 2nd and 3rd vertical bar and into each space between vertical bars across. Work last st as normal. Complete normal RetP.
Row 3: Tks into the space between 1st and 2nd vertical bar and intro each space between vertical bars until there are 2 sts remaining. Skip the space between the last two vertical bars and work last st as normal. Complete normal RetP.
Rows 4 to 13: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 (5 times)
Row 14: Repeat Row 2
Bind off leaving a 6 in. tail.
See finishing touches for metallic border.
Repeat for more coasters in this style.
Finishing Touches:
Weave in all ends. With the right side of the square facing you, join the metallic crochet thread and sc evenly around making sure to do (sc, ch1, sc) into corners. Sl st into first st. Weave in all loose ends. Optional: Steam block for a smoother finish. You can find a full steam blocking tutorial here.
You are done! Have any questions? The best way to reach me is via email: [email protected]
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Check out more amazing FREE stash-busting crochet patterns here. If you liked this Tunisian crochet pattern make sure to check out my Tunisian crochet along for a fun bunny – Bubsy the Bunny TCAL.
