4th of July Crochet Coasters
4th of July coasters
Crochet these fun and patriotic coasters. They make the perfect hostess gift. They work up very fast and are easy to make. Using only basic stitches and medium weight yarn in Red, White and Blue. Just toss them into the washer or wash by hand if they get dirty. You can have these be a take away gift after your 4th of July or other patriotic holiday parties. They are also a great way to use up all your yarn scarps.
Supplies:
Medium worsted weight yarn in Red, White and Blue
Hook: Size J/ 6.0 mm
To Begin: Magic circle or ch 5, sl st into 1stch
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 DC), 17 dc into circle, (Change color to white before slipping thru 3rdch) sl st into 3rd ch
Round 2: Ch 1, (work tails into work here and thru out), hdc into same st, 2hdc, *hdc into next 2 st, 2hdc* repeat from * to *, sl st into 1st st (Change color to red before slipping thru 1st st)
Round 3: ch 1, *hdc into next 2 st, 2hdc, 2hdc*, repeat from * to *, 2hdc into last st, sl st into 1stst (Change color to white before slipping thru 1st st)
Round 4: ch 1, *hdc in the next 3 st, 2hdc*, repeat from * to *, 1hdc into last 3 st, (Change color to red before slipping thru 1st st), sl st into first st
Round 5: Ch 1, *1hdc into next 4 st, 2hdc* repeat from * to *, *, 1hdc into last 3 st, fasten off, sew in your tails
Stars into center of blue circle are optional: Embroider stars into blue center using white embroidery floss, or take your 4 ply yarn, pull 2 plys off and use as embroidery thread.
Happy 4th of July !
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