Coasters with Basket

Models shown in Peaches and Cream Cotton

Guess what everyone is getting for Christmas?

Start checking your mailbox to see when yours arrive.

If yours don't arrive soon,

 you can make your own.

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Materials Used:

Worsted Weight Yarn

Crochet Hook: F/ 5 – 3.75 mm

Tapestry  or Yarn Needle

Abbreviations:
ch-chain
sc-single crochet
sk-skip
sl st-slip stitch
st(s)-stitch(es)

Coaster Make a Magic Circle, Magic Ring, Adjustable Circle .

Round 1: Ch 1, make 8 sc into the circle,                      sl st to beginning ch 1 to join, ch 1.

Round 2: Sc in same st as joining make 2 sc in each st around,                      sl st to beginning  ch 1 to join, ch 1

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Starting on Round 3 you will be doing continuous rounds.  Place a marker at the beginning of each round.

Round 3: Sc in same st as joining, *1 sc in next st followed by                      2 sc in the next st,* repeat between * and *                       around to end.                       (If you need to add an extra sc to the end, no problem.)

Round 4: * 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the nest 2 sts,*                           repeat between * and * around to the stitch marker.

Stop this pattern as soon as your coaster reaches the diameter you prefer. Fasten Off and weave in end.  If you need to continue for  the Coaster Basket,  the pattern continues with Round 5.

Round 5: * 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the nest 3 sts,*                          repeat between * and * around to the stitch marker.

Round 6: * 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the nest 4 sts,*                            repeat between * and * around to the stitch marker.

Continue in this pattern until the base of your basket is the size you want. Remember to move the stitch marker to show  the beginning of each round.

Finishing Coaster

You may leave as is or finish off with one of the Finishing Edge  techniques listed at the end of the pattern.

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Side of Basket: Sl st final st of last round to the 1st st of the round.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in same st and each st around,                      sl st to beginning ch 1, ch 1.

Round 2: sc in same st, ch 1, sk 1 st,* sc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st,*                      repeat between * and * around to the end,                      sl st to beginning ch 1, ch 1.

Repeat Round 2 until you reach the size basket you prefer.

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Finishing Edge Reverse Single Crochet / Crab Stitch.

Round 1:  Sc in each st around, st st to beginning ch 1.

Round 2:   1.       Place hook in space immediately to the right of the        last st made and “grab”  yarn with hook end. 2.      Pull yarn through this st and “grab” yarn with        hook end 3.      Pull yarn through the two loops on your hook. 4.      Repeat steps 1-3 around to the beginning ch 1. 5.      Fasten off and weave in ends

Back Stitch  Slip Stitch Edging

Round 1:  Sc in each st around, st st to beginning ch 1.

Round 2: sl st yarn into each st around, fasten off and                     weave in ends.

I would LOVE to see your finished projects.