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Lovely Heart Coaster
"Introduction The Lovely Heart Coaster is a wonderful first Tunisian crochet project that you can complete in an hour or less! This makes it perfect for last minute gift or a quick gift for busy givers! Even though this is a quick project, it is far from boring! You will learn intarsia as well as stranded colourwork all at once! Skills required Chain, Tunisian crochet technique (alternating forward and return passes), Tunisian simple stitch (tss), Tunisian crochet colourwork, Tunisian simple stitch bind-off, blocking. "
Crochet Hook4.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(2) Fine (23-26 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet GaugeBlocked Gauge:
16 sts x 15 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4” x 4”) over tss
Finished Size15.5 cm x 15.5 cm (approx. 6” x 6”)
Materials List
- Scheepjes Stone Washed (78% Cotton, 22% Acrylic | Sport | 50 g (1.8 oz) = 130 m (142 yds)), (#820) Rose Quartz 1 skein (B), (#836) Tourmaline 1 skein (A)
- Tunisian crochet hook size 4.5 mm (US size 7) with cable (at least 7.5 cm (3”)) or size to obtain the gauge
- Tapestry needle