Hi friends! If you are looking for the perfect summer project, then you’ll love these modern citrus crochet coaster(s).
Introducing the Encircle Me Coaster: the matching coaster to the Encircle Me Potholder. This pattern uses the front-post double and triple crochet stitch to create a bright and fun citrus design.
These coasters make great summer projects because they use lightweight cotton yarn; they work up quickly and use less than 60 yds of yarn; and they’re small and portable, so you can take them outside and make them without breaking a sweat. I hope you enjoy making and using your coasters!
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Materials:
- Any medium 4 worsted weight cotton yarn
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
Yarn:
- Knit Picks Dishie Yarn, Weight 4 Medium Worsted Yarn (100% Cotton, 190 yd / 174 m, 3.5 oz/ 100 g)
| Colour Combination #1 (Lemon) | Colour Combination #2 (Lime) |
| A: Butterscotch B: Swan | A: Honeydew B: Swan |
Yardage:
- Colour A: 35 yds / 32 m
- Colour B: 20 yds / 18 m
- Total: 55 yds / 50 m
*The Ad-free Printable PDF includes instructions for both the Encircle Me Coaster and Potholder, along with colour changing instructions, stitch counts, step-by-step pictures, and photo and video tutorials for extra support.
Abbreviations:
- Ch – chain
- St – stitch
- Sl st – slip stitch
- Sc – single crochet
- Reverse Sc – reverse single crochet (a.k.a crab stitch)
- Dc – double crochet
- Fpdc – front post double crochet
- Fptc – front post triple crochet
- YO – yarn over
- Rnd – round
Gauge:
If you’d like to check your gauge as you crochet, the diameter is measured from one end of the coaster to the other, after each rnd listed:
- Rnd 5: 4.5” in diameter
If your gauge is too small, try using a thicker weight 4 yarn or a larger crochet hook. If your gauge is too big, try using a thinner weight 4 yarn or a smaller crochet hook. You can also try adjusting your tension.
Pattern Measurements:
This citrus crochet coaster measures 6.5” in diameter when laid flat.
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Colour Change Tutorial:
Colour changes happen in the last st of the rnd before the final YO.
- Before the final YO of the last st of the rnd, drop the current colour.
- Pick up the new colour and pull it through the remaining loops on the hook to complete st.
- With the new colour, sl st into the first st of the rnd to join.
Front Post Double Crochet Stitch Tutorial (Fpdc):
The front post double crochet is worked AROUND a stitch, instead of through the front and back loops of a stitch.
- YO and insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the indicated st. (Pictures 1 & 2)
- YO and draw up a loop – you should have 3 loops on the hook. (Pictures 3 & 4)
- [YO and pull through 2 loops] 2 times. (Pictures 4, 5 & 6)
Front Post Triple Crochet Stitch Tutorial (Fptc):
The front post triple crochet stitches are always worked 2 rnds below.
- YO 2 times, and insert hook from front to back to front around the indicated st. (Picture 1 & 2)
- YO and draw up a loop – you should have 4 loops on the hook.
- [YO and pull through 2 loops] 3 times. (Pictures 3, 4, & 5)
Video Tutorial:
The Encircle Me Coaster and Potholder are worked the exact same way for Rnds 1 – 4, but the coaster is worked differently for Rnds 5 – 7.
If you need more of a visual for the crochet citrus coaster, then here is a video tutorial of the Encircle Me Potholder. It walks you through Rnds 1 – 4 of the pattern. Rnd 5 of the coaster is similar to the potholder, but the only difference is that we work 1 dc behind the fptc. So please follow along with the written pattern while you watch Rnd 5, so you can make the necessary change.
For Rnd 7 (border), here is a complete video tutorial for adding a reverse single crochet border.
Pattern:
Notes:
- Yarn is not carried in the pattern. After joining the new colour, drop the old colour to the back of the work, and leave it for future rnds if needed; otherwise, leave a tail, and cut the strand.
- Do not turn at the end of each rnd.
- Stitch counts are given at the end of each rnd in <> brackets.
- The beginning ch does not count as a st.
- The first st of each rnd is worked into the SAME st you made the sl st into in the previous rnd.
With Colour A, ch 4 and join last ch to first ch with a sl st (this creates a ch-circle).
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 12 dc in ch-circle. Sl st in the first st of the rnd. Pull the tail to tighten the ch-circle center. <12 dc>
Rnd 2: Ch 2, dc in first st, fpdc around same st, [(dc, fpdc around same st) in next st] 11 times. Change to Colour B before the final YO, then join with a sl st – see tutorial for changing colour above. <12 dc, 12 fpdc>
Rnd 3: With Colour B, ch 2, [fpdc around st, 2 dc in next st] 12 times. Change to Colour A, then join with a sl st. <24 dc, 12 fpdc>
Rnd 4: With Colour A, ch 2, [2 dc in fpdc, dc in next 2 sts] 12 times. Change to Colour B, then join with a sl st. <48 dc>
Rnd 5: With Colour B, ch 2, [dc in 3 sts, (dc in next st, fptc around same st 2 rnds below)] 12 times. Change to Colour A, then join with a sl st. <48 dc, 12 fptc>
Rnd 6: With Colour A, ch 2, dc in first 2 sts, [2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts] 11 times, 2 dc in next st, dc in last 2 sts. Join with a sl st, but do not change colour. <72 dc>
Border:
I chose to use the reverse single crochet (a.k.a the crab stitch) for the border of the coaster. However, I know this stitch can be finnicky, and hurt your hands, so here are a couple of alternatives:
- #1: Twisted Single Crochet Stitch – Video Tutorial HERE: This stitch looks exactly like the crab stitch, but it’s worked right to left, and it might be easier on your hands.
- #2: Single Crochet Stitch: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around!
Rnd 7 – Video Tutorial:
- Step 1: With Colour A, ch 1, and insert hook into first st to the right of the ch-1 (Picture 1 & 2).
- Step 2: Yarn under, and draw up a loop (Picture 3).
- Step 3: YO, and pull through both loops on hook to complete the sc (Picture 4 & 5).
- Step 4: [Sc in next st to the right] around (Picture 6). <72 Reverse sc>
- To close the rnd, see instructions below for creating a seamless join.
Close the Rnd Seamlessly:
- Once you’ve finished the last reverse sc st, pull up the loop on the hook to make a long tail for seaming, and cut the strand. (Picture 1, 2, & 3)
- Thread a yarn needle with the tail, and insert needle from back to front through the 2 loops of the first st of the rnd (Pictures 4 & 5).
- Insert needle from front to back into the nearest st to bring the tail to the back of your work. Now weave in your end normally. This creates a seamless join! (Pictures 6 & 7)
Questions?
If you have any questions about the pattern, please reach out to me. I am happy to help! Send me an email through my contact page.
End Notes:
Congratulations! You just finished your first Encircle Me Crochet Citrus Coaster. I hope it makes you smile every time you put a drink on it. If you’d like to make more coasters, or other crochet home decor items with your cotton yarn, explore some patterns by clicking on the button below.
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I hope you have an amazing day!
Love, Dayna
