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