Simple Seed Coasters

"Inspiration behind the Simple Seed Coasters: When we initially moved into our own home, I had so many crochet decor design ideas! I knew I wanted to add a few modern crochet designs to go with the modern look of our home. The simplest of these designs are coasters, they add such a nice modern touch to the kitchen decor! DMC Crafts sent me this gorgeous Nova Vita 12 yarn (thanks!) to try out and I initially thought a planter using this corded yarn would be nice but I also liked the idea of modern chunky crochet coasters. So, I worked up a gauge swatch with a 10 mm hook but realized it was a little tough since this yarn is corded and jumbo weight so I went up a hook size and used a size 17 12 mm hook from my Denise Interchangeables set and I loved the stitch definition and how nicely it worked up in Tunisian simple stitch. I added a line of purl stitches to give it a minimalist twist and I love how they turned out. This pattern is for a minimalist Farmhouse style textured Tunisian crochet coaster that can be completed by a beginner! It is made with two simple stitches and the project can be completed in an hour and makes for the perfect stash buster gift idea! Note: Working Tunisian crochet with a corded yarn like this can be tough on the hands so it’s a good idea to take breaks. About the Pattern: Skill Level: Beginner Yarn: DMC Nova Vita 12 in 31 – 20 yds per coaster (9 oz/250 g; 60 yds/55 m; 80% upcycled cotton, 20% polyester Woven cord, with thinner inside cord); Jumbo weight Yarn substitutes: Bernat Maker Big, Premier Yarns Premier Home Cotton XL, Hobbii Bungee Mini Size of the coaster may vary if the yarn weight is different. Hooks: Size O US 17 (12 mm) Tunisian crochet hook with a 4 in. Cord. from my favorite Tunisian crochet hook set, the Denise Interchangeables Set Yarn needle Scissors Measuring tape Gauge: Gauge is 10 sts over 6 rows in Tunisian Simple Stitch for a 4×4 in. square Finished Size: The finished coaster is 4.5 x 4.5 in."

Crochet HookP/16 or 11.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(7) Jumbo

Crochet GaugeGauge is 10 sts over 6 rows in Tunisian Simple Stitch for a 4×4 in. square

Finished SizeThe finished coaster is 4.5 x 4.5 in.

Materials List

• Yarn:
  
  DMC Nova Vita 12 in 31 – 20 yds per coaster (9 oz/250 g; 60 yds/55 m; 80% upcycled cotton, 20% polyester Woven cord, with thinner inside cord); Jumbo weight
  
  Yarn substitutes:
  
  Bernat Maker Big, Premier Yarns Premier Home Cotton XL, Hobbii Bungee Mini
• Hooks:
  
  Size O US 17 (12 mm) Tunisian crochet hook with a 4 in. Cord. from my favorite Tunisian crochet hook set, the Denise Interchangeables Set
• Notions:
  
  Yarn needle
  Scissors
  Measuring tape