Simple Crochet Snowflake Coaster
"It’s the Holiday Season and it is time for a crochet simple snowflake coaster pattern. Make one in less than 30 minutes and that includes sewing in the yarn ends. Go ahead and rest that mug of holiday cocoa on a pretty handmade coaster. This free crochet coaster pattern is simple and not as cold as the real thing. There is a 2 part video tutorial on all 4 rounds of this crochet coaster; including the magic circle and how to weave in ends. Quickly crochet these snowflakes in the morning and be ready for a party in the afternoon or evening. If you are like me, you always want to make sure that the hostess has something special, too. Four Rounds and the snowflake is done."
Crochet HookF/5 or 3.75 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet GaugeGauge is not critical to this pattern, but the end result is approximately 6 inches around.
Finished SizeApproximately 6 inches in diameter
Materials List
- Denim Splash or white cotton yarn, Less than 60 yards per snowflake.
- Size F crochet Hook
- Yarn Needle
- Scissors
Instructions
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Start with Magic Circle.
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Round 1: CH 3 (stands for 1st DC), 2 DC, CH 3, [3DC, CH 3] repeat between [ ] X 5, SL ST into top chain of the starting CH 3 ST. Tighten magic circle.
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Round 2: SL ST into next 2 DC and into the CH 3 SP of the previous row. (see the photo above for the visual on this). CH 3 (stands for 1st DC), 2 DC, CH 3, 3 DC. Skip the 3 DC Stitches, work just in the CH 3 Spaces. [3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC] Repeat between [ ] X 5. SL ST into the top CH of the starting CH 3 ST.
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Round 3: SL ST into next 2 DC and into the CH 3 SP of the previous row. CH 3 (stands for 1st DC), 2 DC, CH 3, 3 DC. CH 2, SL ST in the Space between the 2 sets of 3 Dc of the previous row, CH 2, [3 DC, CH 3, 3 DC in the previous row CH 3 SP. CH 2, SL ST into the Space between the 2 sets of 3 Dc of the previous row, CH 2,] Repeat between [ ] X 5. SL ST into the top CH of the starting CH 3 ST.
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Round 4: SL ST into next 2 DC and into the CH 3 SP of the previous row. CH 3 (stands for 1st DC), 2 DC, CH 2, 3 DC. SC in previous row CH 2 SP. CH 4, SC in previous row CH 2 SP. [3 DC, CH 2, 3 DC in the previous row CH 3 SP, SC in previous row CH 2 SP. CH 4, SC in previous row CH 2 SP]. Repeat between [ ] around. End with a SL ST into the top CH of the starting CH 3 ST.
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Finishing: Snug up the center hole, weave in yarn ends. Remove excess yarn.