NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from inches to cm - click
here.
There are different terms for crocheting in American and British English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms"
here.
For this pattern in British English, please click
here.
-------------------------------------------------------
EXPLANATIONS FOR THE PATTERN:
-------------------------------------------------------
CHAIN STITCH:
If you work outermost on the hook the chain stitch will often be too tight; 1 chain stitch should be as long as 1 single/double/treble crochet is wide.
CROCHET INFORMATION:
Each round of single crochets starts with 1 chain stitch, which replaces the first single crochet on the round. The round finishes with 1 slip stitch in this chain stitch.
Each round of double crochets starts with 3 chain stitches which replace the first double crochet on the round. The round finishes with 1 slip stitch in the 3rd chain stitch.
CHANGING COLOR:
For the neatest transition when changing colors, work the last slip stitch on the round with the new color as follows: Insert the hook in the first chain stitch at the beginning of the round, pick up the new strand, make 1 yarn over with the new color and pull the yarn over through the stitch on the hook.
COLOR PATTERN (in the round):
When working with 2 colors on a round of single crochets, work as follows:
Work the last single crochet with the first color, but wait with the last pull-through, change color and pull the new strand through, then work the next single crochet.
When working with 2 colors on a round of double crochets, work as follows:
Work the last double crochet with the first color, but wait with the last pull-through, change color and pull the new strand through, then work the next double crochet.
When working with 2 colors, lay the strand you are not working with over the stitches from the previous round and work around this strand so it is hidden – and carried forward.
WORK 3 DOUBLE CROCHETS TOGETHER (in the same stitch):
* Make 1 yarn over, insert the hook through the next/same stitch, pick up the strand, make 1 yarn over and pull the strand through the first 2 loops on the hook *, work from *-* a total of 3 times in the same stitch, make 1 yarn over and pull the strand through all 4 loops (= 2 double crochets decreased).
-------------------------------------------------------
START THE PIECE HERE:
-------------------------------------------------------
COASTER – SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE:
The piece is worked in the round, from the middle out.
COASTER:
Use crochet hook size 3 MM = US C and red DROPS Muskat.
Work 5 chain stitches – read CHAIN STITCH, and form them into a ring with 1 slip stitch in the first chain stitch.
Work A.1 in the round (A.x shows how the rounds begin and end) – NOTE: Rounds 1 and 2 (heart) are worked with red, then continue with taupe, but on rounds 5 and 7 work pattern with off-white and taupe – read CHANGING COLOR and COLOR PATTERN. REMEMBER THE CROCHET GAUGE!
When A.1 has been completed, you have worked 8 rounds and there are 84 stitches.
Cut and fasten the strands.
Diagram
All measurements in charts are in cm.
|
= Start here – the chain-stitch ring is explained in the text. Start with the symbol over the point on the circle and work to the left |
|
= work 1 chain stitch at the beginning of the round; the round finishes with 1 slip stitch in this chain stitch |
|
= 1 chain stitch. If you work outermost on the hook the chain stitch will often be too tight; 1 chain stitch should be as long as 1 single/double/treble crochet is wide. |
|
= 3 chain stitches |
|
= 1 single crochet around the chain-space/in stitch below |
|
= 1 half-double crochet in stitch below |
|
= 1 double crochet around the chain-stitch ring/in stitch below |
|
= 1 treble crochet around chain-stitch ring |
|
= work 3 chain stitches at the beginning of the round; the round finishes with 1 slip stitch in the 3rd chain stitch at the beginning of the round |
|
= 1 single crochet with off-white in stitch below |
|
= work 3 double crochets together with off-white in stitch below, as described in the text |
Do you have this pattern written out in words? I can’t work with diagrams. I’m 63 and it’s hard to read those symbols. I really want to make some of these. Please help.
07.01.2023 - 16:42DROPS Design answered:
Dear Marcia, all patterns are only available as seen online, in a mixed format with both written instructions and diagrams. If the chart is too small you could try increasing their size in the computer or before printing the pattern. You can also check the following lesson on how to read crochet diagrams: https://www.garnstudio.com/lesson.php?id=69&cid=19. Happy crochetting!
07.01.2023 kl. 18:07