The Lila Coaster is a quick project perfect for scrap yarn. Got some leftover worsted weight yarn from your other projects? Use it to make a set of cute coasters to brighten your table to to give as a gift.
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This is a fun project if you have some leftover yarn from bigger projects. If you have lots of colors, you can play around with different color combinations.
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About the Inspiration for the Lila Coaster
I designed this scarf with scrap busting in mind. I had some Loops & Threads Capri in my stash from some earlier projects. The bright colors in the Turquoise and Apricot looked so fun together. I thought they would make a great combo for a scrappy coaster project.
About the Yarn
The sample scarf is made Loops & Threads Capri. This is a super soft and squishy blend of cotton, nylon, and polyester. I picked it up awhile ago in my local craft store because I loved the bright and cheery colors.
If you can’t find Capri, look for a worsted weight cotton blend yarn with a squishy feel. This will make your coasters thicker and more absorbent.
Pattern Options
The Lila Coaster is a free crochet pattern for a round coaster in U.S. crochet terminology. It is included for free on the blog below.
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Stash Busting Challenge 2022
This pattern is part of the Stash Busting Challenge for 2022 hosted by Knitting with Chopsticks. From July 6 through July 12, you can download this and other stash busting patterns for free as part of week 4 of the challenge.
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Lila Coaster Pattern
What You’ll Need
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (#4 medium). Small amounts in two colors.
Shown: Loops & Threads Capri (57% cotton, 28% nylon, 15% polyester), 174yd[160 m]/3.5oz[100g]: small amounts of Turquoise and Apricot.
Hook: Size I/9 (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Notions: Tapestry needle, measuring tape, optional 2 stitch markers.
Sizing and Gauge
Size: Approximately 4” in diameter.
Gauge: Circle should be 2” in diameter at end of round 3.
Pattern Notes
Notes:
- Join each round with a sl st before going to next round. Do not turn work.
- Beg chs do not count as sts in each rnd.
- Use stitch markers to mark the first and last stitch of each round and move them up as you go along.
Standard Stitch Abbreviations (U.S. Crochet Terminology)
beg: beginning
ch(s): chain(s)
dc: double crochet
hdc: half double crochet
rep: repeat
rnd: round
sc: single crochet
sk: skip
sl st: slip stitch st(s): stitch(es)
Special Stitch Abbreviations, Instructions, and Tutorial
5-dc Shell: work 5 dc in one st; find a tutorial here
Lila Coaster Pattern
Begin with magic loop. Find my tutorial for the magic loop here.
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (beg chs do not count as sts in this round and throughout), work 8 hdc dc in magic loop, join with sl st to top of beg hdc. Tighten magic loop. (8 hdc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, work 2 hdc in each stitch of previous rnd, join with sl st to top of beg hdc, fasten off. (16 hdc)
Rnd 3: Join new color with sl st anywhere on circle, ch 2, 2 hdc in same st, 1 hdc in next st, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st; rep from * around, join with sl st to top of beg hdc. (24 hdc)
Check gauge. Circle should now be 2” in diameter.
Rnd 4: Ch 2, 2 hdc in same st, hdc in each of next 2 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 2 sts; rep from * around, join with sl st to top of beg hdc, fasten off. (32 hdc)
Rnd 5: Join next color with sl st anywhere on circle, ch 2, 4 dc in same st, sk st, sc in next st, sk st, *5-dc Shell in next st, sk st, sc in next st, sk st; rep from * around, work 1 more dc in beg st of rnd, continue to finishing. (8 5-dc Shell, 8 sc)
Finishing: Fasten off using invisible join method. Check out my tutorial for the invisible join here. Weave in ends.
Other Scrap Busting Crochet Projects You Might Enjoy
If you like the Lila Coaster, you may also like the Sunshine Coaster Pattern or the Crochet Mason Jar Cover Pattern too! Both of these patterns are available for free on the blog.