Crochet Floral Doily Coaster

Looking to add a touch of charm to your home decor? Look no further than the delightful Crochet Floral Doily Coaster! This dainty accessory not only protects your table from pesky water rings but also brings a whimsical touch to any setting. Handcrafted with care, each coaster features intricate floral designs that are sure to impress your guests. Whether you're enjoying a cozy cup of tea or hosting a fancy dinner party, these crochet coasters are the perfect blend of functionality and elegance. Spruce up your space and elevate your hosting game with these adorable doilies!

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Yarn: Fingering weight 100% cotton (8g), e.g., Alize Bella yarn (colorway 28, Rose)
• Hook: 3mm crochet hook
• Other Tools: Scissors, yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Size: 16 cm (6.3 inches) in diameter

Abbreviations:

• ch = Chain
• sl st = Slip stitch
• sc = Single crochet
• hdc = Half double crochet
• dc = Double crochet
• st(s) = Stitch(es)
• ( ) = Repeat the instructions in parentheses as indicated
• 1dc = One double crochet stitch
• 7dc = Seven double crochet stitches
• ch1 = Chain 1 stitch
• ch2 = Chain 2 stitches
• ch3 = Chain 3 stitches
• ch5 = Chain 5 stitches
• 1sc = One single crochet stitch
• 1hdc = One half double crochet stitch
• (ch1 + 1hdc) = Chain 1 stitch followed by one half double crochet stitch

Stitching Instructions for Making the Crochet Floral Doily Coaster Pattern:

Round 1:

• ch6– Begin with a chain of 6 stitches.
• Join with a sl st into the first ch to form a ring.
• ch1– This does not count as a stitch.
• Work 16sc (single crochet) into the ring formed by the chains.
• Join with a sl st into the first sc to close the round.

Round 2:

• ch3– This counts as your first dc (double crochet).
• ch3– Chain 3 stitches.
• (skip 1 st, 1dc into next st, ch3)– Repeat the instructions in parentheses 7 times around the ring.
  • skip 1 st– Skip the next stitch.
  • 1dc into next st– Make 1 double crochet stitch into the next stitch.
  • ch3– Chain 3 stitches.
• Join with a sl st into the top of the initial ch3.

Round 3:

• sl st into the next ch3 space (to move into position).
• ch1– This does not count as a stitch.
• Work into the same ch3 space:
  • 1sc (single crochet),
  • 1hdc (half double crochet),
  • 3dc (double crochet),
  • 1hdc (half double crochet),
  • 1sc (single crochet).
• (1sc, 1hdc, 3dc, 1hdc, 1sc)– Repeat the sequence inside the next ch3 space. Repeat 7 times around.
• Join with a sl st into the first sc to close the round.

Round 4:

• sl st into the next 3 stitches (to move into position).
• ch1– This does not count as a stitch.
• 1sc (single crochet) into the base of that ch1.
• ch5– Chain 5 stitches.
• (skip 6 sts, 1sc into next st, ch5)– Repeat these instructions 7 times around the ring:
  • skip 6 sts– Skip the next 6 stitches.
  • 1sc into next st– Make 1 single crochet stitch into the next stitch.
  • ch5– Chain 5 stitches.
• Join with a sl st into the first sc to close the round.

Round 5:

• ch3– This counts as your first dc (double crochet).
• Work 7dc (double crochet) into the next ch5 space.
• (1dc into next st, 7dc into next ch5 space)– Repeat this sequence 7 times around the ring:
  • 1dc into next st– Make 1 double crochet stitch into the next stitch.
  • 7dc into next ch5 space– Work 7 double crochet stitches into the next ch5 space.
• Join with a sl st into the top of the initial ch3 to close the round.

Round 6:

• ch3– This counts as your first dc (double crochet).
• ch2– Chain 2 stitches.
• (skip 1 st, 1dc into next st, ch2) – Repeat these instructions 31 times around the ring:
  • skip 1 st– Skip the next stitch.
  • 1dc into next st – Make 1 double crochet stitch into the next stitch.
  • ch2– Chain 2 stitches.
• Join with a sl st into the top of the initial ch3 to close the round.

Round 7:

• ch3– This counts as your first dc (double crochet).
• (ch3, 1dc into next st)– Repeat this sequence 31 times around the ring:
  • ch3– Chain 3 stitches.
  • 1dc into next st– Make 1 double crochet stitch into the next stitch.
• Join with ch1 + 1hdc (half double crochet) on top of the initial ch3 to close the round.

Round 8:

• ch1– This does not count as a stitch.
• 1sc into the (ch1 + 1hdc) space from the previous round.
• Work 7dc (double crochet) into the next ch3 space.
• (1sc into next ch3 space, 7dc into next ch3 space) – Repeat this sequence 15 times around the ring:
  • 1sc into next ch3 space– Make 1 single crochet stitch into the next ch3 space.
  • 7dc into next ch3 space– Work 7 double crochet stitches into the next ch3 space.
• Join with a sl st into the first sc to close the round.

Finish:

• ch1– Chain 1 stitch.
• Cut off the yarn, fasten off, and weave in all the loose ends with a yarn needle or crochet hook.