Crochet Eight Petal Coaster

Crochet Eight Petal Coaster
These make great coasters.  Use a coarser choice of yarn. When completed stiffen with a 50/50 mix of crafting paste and water. Soak, squeeze out the excess and block it into shape. Let it dry naturally. Super easy.  Super effective.  Makes a great gift.  Crochet six and gift wrap.  Great for using up left over yarn.  
Materials: 

DK/8ply yarn
Size 4.50m hook
Scissors
Darning needle

Instructions:

Ch 6
Slip st to join the ring
Ch 3 (counts as 1dc), 15 dc into the ring. A total of 15 dc's + 3ch.
Ch up 4, dc into next st. (1dc, 1ch, 1dc) into the next 7 sts.
8 loops in all.
Slip st into top of 3 ch.
Slip st into next loop, ch 3, 5 dc into same loop. 
*(sl st in-between the two dc's. 6 dc into the next loop)*. Rep patt * to * until you have 8 petals.

Sew in your ends securely. Cut your threads.

Makes a very pretty coaster to adorn any coffee table.

Video demonstration:    Crochet Eight Petal Coaster



   

NECK WARMER in crochet

NECK WARMER

Crochet
DK/8 ply
Hook size: 4.00mm

Notes:
Sc sts are worked into the back loops only thus producing a stretch rib effect.  This creates air pockets to hold in the warmth.  Use a yarn suitable to be worn close to the skin.  Soft and cosy.

Instructions:
1.  Ch 2, 3 sc into the 2nd ch.  Ch 1, turn work.

Increase Row:
2.  1 sc into the 1st st, sc to the end.  Ch 1., turn work.  In this manner keep increasing 1 st at the beginning of each row until 20 sc.  1 ch, turn work.

3.  Work 1 row sc (no increase).

Decrease Row:
4.  Sc into 2nd sc and until the end of the row (decreasing 1 st).  Continue decreasing in this manner until 10 sts remain.

5.  Work straight for 8 rows.

6.  Follow the increase row until 20 sts are reached.

7.  Work straight for a further 70 rows (or to length req)

8.  Follow the decrease row until 10 sts remain.

9.  Work straight for 8 rows.

10.  Follow the increase row until there are 20 sts.

11.  Follow the decrease row until there are 2 sts left.  Cast off.

Loop Band:
1.  Attach your yarn to one  back ridge side of the 10 sc sts.  Pick up and sc along 10 back ridges.

2.  Sc a further 10 rows.

3.  Slip st into the other end of the 10 rows you attached to, thus creating a loop for passing the other end of your neck warmer through.  Sew in the end of yarn.

Your neck warmer is complete.  

Pass one end through the loop and Voila!

Baby Crochet Textured Coat

What I love about this pattern is the whole design.  It is well written and easy to follow.  I like patterns that work down from the neck as this one does.  This stitch pattern doesn't have a name.  I refer to it as a Puff Shell stitch.

The Puff Shell stitch pattern give the impression of a waffle type design.  This is particularly good for baby patterns to create warmth pockets to hold in the heat.

This Puff Shell pattern looks just as good on the reverse side, making this suitable for many projects like hats, scarves, cowls, baby blankets, afghans etc.  This definitely a go-to pattern of choice.

To the right is the one that I am working on at present and am absolutely delighted with it.  As soon as I pick it up I think of babies.  It feels and looks so right.  The yarn I am using is Robin Double Knit.  An 8ply/DK, and the hook size 4.00mm. 

As you can see the 'waffle' type Puff Shell stitch stands proud giving an awesome look.

Here is a close up of the stitch pattern on the reverse side, and as you can see it is just as good as the right side.  This is such an easy stitch to achieve.  I know you will love it.

This is just one of the many crochet patterns available for download at JustCrochet.  Patterns designed by Heather.

For a video link of the Shell stitch being worked go to:

Crochet Coat

This Baby Crochet Textured Coat Pattern is available to print off for free at:
 

http://www.justcrochet.com/textured-coat-usa.html