Skandi Star Coasters-free crochet pattern

This simple star motif uses cotton dk yarn and basic stitches to create a pretty coaster set. Inspired by the classic granny square and worked in the round; each central star is bordered with treble crochet clusters to create a ‘granny stripe’ effect.

Notes

Pattern written in UK terms

Tension not critical for this project but should be consistent throughout. Using a 4mm hook each coaster measures approx. 5in/20cms at the widest point.

Starting 3 chain counts as 1 treble crochet stitch, keep this starting chain quite loose to make it easier to slip stitch into to join at the end of each round

Pattern is worked in the round, do not turn your work at the end of each round

Materials

Knitcraft It’s Only Natural 100% organic cotton dk

1x 50g Cream

1x 50g Monica-peach

1x 50g Jake-cornflower

Abbreviations

Tr- treble crochet

Ch- chain

Dc- double crochet

Htr-half treble crochet

Sl st- slip stitch

St(s)- stitch(es)

Ch-sp- chain space

Rep- repeat

Pattern

Make 2

Rnd 1: With cream yarn and working into a magic ring, 10 htr, join with sl st to first htr.

Rnd 2: Ch1 (does not count as a st) * 1dc [1htr, 1tr, ch1, 1tr, 1htr] in next st; rep from * 4 more times, join with sl st to first dc. 25 sts, 5 ch1-sps

Fasten off

Rnd 3: Join peach yarn with sl st in any ch1-sp, ch1 (does not count as a st), 2dc in same ch1-sp, * ch5, 2 dc in next ch1-sp; rep from * 3 more times, ch5, join with sl st to first dc. 10 sts, 5 ch5-sps

Rnd 4: Ch3 (counts as 1tr), 1tr, * ch1, [3tr, ch2, 3tr] in ch5-sp, ch1, 2tr; rep from * 3 more times, ch1 [3tr, ch2, 3tr] in ch5-sp, ch1, join with sl st in top of ch3. 40sts, 5 ch2-sps

Fasten off.

Rnd 5: Join cream yarn with a sl st in any ch2-sp, ch3 (counts as 1tr), [2tr, ch2, 3tr] in ch2-sp,* skip 3 sts, 3tr in ch1-sp, skip 2 sts, 3tr in ch1-sp, skip 3 sts [3tr, ch2, 3tr] in ch2-sp; rep from * 3 more times, skip 3 sts, 3tr in ch1-sp, skip 2 sts, 3tr in ch1-sp, join with sl st in top of ch3. 60 sts, 5 ch2-sps

Fasten off

Rnd 6: Join peach yarn with sl st in any ch2-sp, ch1 (does not count as a st) * 1dc in ch2-sp, [ch3, skip 3 sts, 1dc in sp between next 2 tr] 3 times, ch3; rep from * 4 more times, join with sl st to first dc. 20 sts, 20 ch2-sps

Fasten off

Repeat as above using cornflower yarn instead of peach

Finishing: Weave in any ends and block

Comments

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