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Bright Side Coasters

Crocheted coasters for Christmas. The pieces are worked in DROPS Cotton Light.

DROPS Extra 0-1403
DROPS Design: Pattern no cl-078
Yarn group B
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Measurements: between 10-12 cm in diameter
Materials:
DROPS COTTON LIGHT from Garnstudio (belongs to yarn group B)
50 g colour 01, off white
50 g colour 31, pearl grey
50 g colour 21, light beige

The pieces can also be crocheted with yarn from:
"Alternative yarn (Yarn group B)" – see link below.

DROPS CROCHET HOOK SIZE 3.5 MM – or the size needed to get 22 treble crochets and 11 rows on 10 cm in width and 10 cm in height.
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Alternative Yarn – See how to change yarns here
Yarn Groups A to F – Use the same pattern and change the yarn here
Yarn usage using an alternative yarn – Use our yarn converter here

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DROPS Cotton Light
DROPS Cotton Light
50% Cotton, 50% Polyester
from 0.80 £ /50g
Get the yarn to make this pattern from 2.40£.

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Pattern instructions

NOTE: This pattern is written in British English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from cm to inches - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in British and American English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here. For this pattern in American English, please click here.
INFORMATION FOR THE PATTERN:

PATTERN:
See diagrams A.1 to A.10.
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COASTERS:
You work 10 coasters in 10 different patterns. The coasters are numbered as follows: Coaster-1 is beside the cup, then count in a line from left to right.

COASTER-1:
The coaster is worked in the round from the middle outwards.
Start with hook size 3.5 mm and off white and work in the round according to diagram A.1a (= cast on + round 1). Then work pattern according to diagram A.1c a total of 6 times on the round - diagram A.1b shows how rounds start and finish and is worked in addition to A.1c. REMEMBER THE CROCHET TENSION! When the whole of A.1b and A.1 have been completed in height, the coaster measures approx.11 cm in diameter. Cut and fasten strand.

COASTER -2:
The coaster is worked in the round from the middle outwards.
Work 4 chain stitches with hook size 3.5 mm and light beige and form them to a ring with 1 slip stitch in first chain stitch. Then work in the round according to diagram A.2b a total of 1 time on the round and A.2c a total of 6 times on the round - diagram A.2a shows how rounds start and finish and is worked in addition to A.2b/A.2c. REMEMBER THE CROCHET TENSION! When the whole of diagram A.2 is completed in height, the coaster measures approx. 11 cm in diameter. Cut and fasten strand.

COASTER-3:
The coaster is worked in the round from the middle outwards.
Work 4 chain stitches with hook size 3.5 mm and off white and form them to a ring with 1 slip stitch in first chain stitch. Then work in the round according to diagram A.3b a total of 4 times on the round - diagram A.3a shows how rounds start and finish and is worked in addition to A.3b. REMEMBER THE CROCHET TENSION! When the whole of A.3 has been completed in height, the coaster measures approx. 11 x 11 cm. Cut and fasten strand.

COASTER-4:
The coaster is worked in the round from the middle outwards.
Work 4 chain stitches with hook size 3.5 mm and pearl grey and form them to a ring with 1 slip stitch in first chain stitch. Then work in the round according to diagram A.4b - A.4a shows how rounds start and finish and is worked in addition to A.4b. REMEMBER THE CROCHET TENSION! When the whole of A.4 has been completed, the coaster measures approx. 12 cm in diameter. Cut and fasten strand.

COASTER-5:
The coaster is worked in the round from the middle outwards.
Work 4 chain stitches with hook size 3.5 mm and off white and form them to a ring with 1 slip stitch in first chain stitch. Then work in the round according to diagram A.5b a total of 1 time on the round and A.5c a total of 3 times on the round - diagram A.5a shows how rounds start and finish and is worked in addition to A.5b/A.5c. REMEMBER THE CROCHET TENSION! When the whole of diagram A.5 has been completed in height, the coaster measures approx. 11 x 11 cm. Cut and fasten strand.

COASTER-6:
The coaster is worked in the round from the middle outwards.
Work 4 chain stitches with hook size 3.5 mm and light beige and form them to a ring with 1 slip stitch in first chain stitch. Then work in the round according to diagram A.6b a total of 1 time on the round and A.6c a total of 6 times on the round - diagram A.6a shows how rounds start and finish and is worked in addition to A.6 b/A.6c. REMEMBER THE CROCHET TENSION! When the whole of diagram A.6 has been completed in height, the coaster measures approx. 12 cm in diameter. Cut and fasten strand.

COASTER-7:
The coaster t is worked in the round from the middle outwards.
Work 4 chain stitches with hook size 3.5 mm and pearl grey and form them to a ring with 1 slip stitch in first chain stitch. Then work in the round according to diagram A.7b a total of 8 times in the round - diagram A.7a shows how rounds start and finish and is worked in addition to A.7b. REMEMBER THE CROCHET TENSION! When the whole of A.7 has been completed in height, the coaster measures approx. 11 cm in diameter. Cut and fasten strand.

COASTER-8:
The coaster is worked in the round from the middle outwards.
Work 4 chain stitches with hook size 3.5 mm and pearl grey and form them to a ring with 1 slip stitch in first chain stitch. Then work in the round according to diagram A.8b a total of 1 time on the round and A.8c a total of 12 times on the round - diagram A.8a shows how rounds start and finish and is worked in addition to A.8 b/A.8c. REMEMBER THE CROCHET TENSION! When the whole of diagram A.8 has been completed in height, the coaster measures approx. 12 cm in diameter. Cut and fasten strand.

COASTER-9:
The coaster is worked in the round from the middle outwards.
Work 4 chain stitches with hook size 3.5 mm and light beige and form them to a ring with 1 slip stitch in first chain stitch. Then work in the round according to diagram A.9b a total of 1 times on the round and A.9c a total of 5 times on the round - diagram A.9a shows how rounds start and finish and is worked in addition to A.9b/A.9c. REMEMBER THE CROCHET TENSION! When the whole of diagram A.9 has been completed in height, the coaster measures approx. 11 cm in diameter. Cut and fasten strand.

COASTER-10:
The coaster is worked in the round from the middle outwards.
Work 4 chain stitches with hook size 3.5 mm and pearl grey and form them to a ring with 1 slip stitch in first chain stitch. Then work in the round according to diagram A.10b a total of 8 times on the round - diagram A.10a shows how rounds start and finish and is worked in addition to A.10b. REMEMBER THE CROCHET TENSION! When the whole of diagram A.10 has been completed in height, the coaster measures approx. 10 cm in diameter. Cut and fasten strand.

Diagram

symbols = slip stitch
symbols = chain stitch
symbols = 3 chain stitches
symbols = 4 chain stitches
symbols = double crochet around chain-stitch ring/chain stitch/chain-space
symbols = double crochet in stitch
symbols = double crochet between 2 double crochets
symbols = double crochet in back loop of stitch
symbols = 2 double crochets in back loop of stitch
symbols = treble crochet in stitch
symbols = treble crochet around chain-stitch ring/chain stitch/chain-space
symbols = 2 treble crochets in same stitch
symbols = Work 2 treble crochets in next stitch, but wait with last yarn over and pull through on both these treble crochets, make a yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook
symbols = Work 1 treble crochet in next stitch, but wait with last yarn over and pull through, work 2 treble crochets in next stitch, but wait with last yarn over and pull through on both these treble crochets, make a yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on hook
symbols = 5 treble crochets in same stitch
symbols = 4 chain stitches, form them to a ring with 1 slip stitch in first chain stitch – see point on circle, round starts and finishes here
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Each of our patterns has specific tutorial videos to help you.

Do you have a question? See a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Knitting tension is what determines the final measurements of your work, and is usually measured per 10 x 10 cm. It is provided like so: number of stitches in width x number of rows in height - eg: 19 stitches x 26 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

The knitting tension is very individual; some people knit/crochet loosely while others work tightly. You adjust the knitting tension with the needle size, which is why the suggested needle size is only meant as a guide! You need to adjust this (up or down) to ensure that YOUR knitting tension matches the knitting tension provided in the pattern. If you work with a different knitting tension than provided you will have a different yarn consumption, and your work will have different measurements than what the pattern suggests.

The knitting tension also determines which yarns can replace each other. As long as you achieve the same knitting tension you can replace one yarn with another.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a gauge tension swatch

The required amount of yarn is provided in grams, eg: 450 g. To calculate how many balls you’ll need you first need to know how many grams are in 1 ball (25g, 50g or 100g). This information is available if you click on the individual yarn quality on our pages. Divide the amount required with the amount of each ball. For example, if each ball is 50g (the most common amount), the calculation will be as follows: 450 / 50 = 9 balls.

The important thing when changing from one yarn to another is that the knitting/crochet tension remains the same. This is so that the measurements of the finished piece will be the same as on the sketch provided. It is easier to achieve the same knitting tension using yarns from the same yarn group. It is also possible to work with multiple strands of a thinner yarn to achieve the knitting tension of a thicker one. Please try our yarn converter. We recommend you to always work a test swatch.

Please NOTE: when changing yarn the garment might have a different look and feel to the garment in the photo, due to individual properties and qualities of each yarn.

See DROPS lesson: Can I use a different yarn than the one mentioned in the pattern?

All our yarns are categorised into yarn groups (from A to F) according to thickness and knitting tension – group A contains the thinnest yarns and group F the thickest. This makes it easier for you to find alternative yarns to our patterns, should you wish to switch yarn. All yarns within the same group have a similar knitting tension and can easily replace each other. However, different yarn qualities have different structures and properties which will give the finished work a unique look and feel.

Click here for an overview of the yarns in each yarn group

At the top of all our patterns you’ll find a link to our yarn calculator, which is a helpful tool should you wish to use a different yarn than suggested. By filling in the yarn quality you wish to replace, the amount (in your size) and number of strands, the calculator will present good alternative yarns with the same knitting tension. Additionally it will tell you how much you’ll require in the new qualities and whether you’ll need to work with multiple strands. Most skeins are 50g (some are 25g or 100g).

If the pattern is worked with multiple colours, every colour will have to be calculated separately. Similarly, if the pattern is worked with several strands of different yarns (for example 1 strand Alpaca and 1 strand Kid-Silk) you will have to find alternatives for each, individually.

Click here to see our yarn calculator

Since different yarns have different qualities and textures we have chosen to keep the original yarn in our patterns. However, you can easily find options among our available qualities by using our yarn calculator, or simply pick a yarn from the same yarn group.

It is possible that some retailers still have discontinued yarns in stock, or that someone has a few skeins at home that they would like to find patterns for.

The yarn calculator will provide both alternative yarn as well as required amount in the new quality.

If you think it's hard to decide what size to make, it can be a good idea to measure a garment you own already and like the size of. Then you can pick the size by comparing those measures with the ones available in the pattern's size chart.

You'll find the size chart at the bottom of the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read size chart

The needle size provided in the pattern serves only as a guide, the important thing is to follow the knitting tension. And since knitting tension is very individual, you will have to adjust the needle size to ensure that YOUR tension is the same as in the pattern – maybe you’ll have to adjust 1, or even 2 needle sizes, up or down to achieve the correct tension. For this, we recommend that you work test swatches.

Should you work with a different knitting tension than the one provided, the measurements of the finished garment might deviate from the measurement sketch.

See DROPS lesson: How to measure your tension/gauge

See DROPS video: How to make a tension/gauge swatch

Working a garment top-down provides more flexibility and room for personal adjustment. For example it is easier to try the garment on while working, as well as making adjustments to length of yoke and shoulder caps.

The instructions are carefully explaining every step, in the correct order. Diagrams are adjusted to the knitting direction and are worked as usual.

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is read from bottom to top, from right to left. 1 square = 1 stitch.

When working back and forth, every other row is worked from the right side and every other row is worked from the wrong side. When working from the wrong side, the diagram will have to be worked reversed: from left to right, knit stitches are purled, purl stitches are knit etc.

When working in the round every round is worked from the right side and the diagram are worked from right to left on all rounds.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

The diagram depicts all rows/rounds, and every stitch seen from the right side. It is worked from bottom to top, from right to left.

When working back and forth every other row is worked from the right side: from right to left and every other row is worked from the wrong side: from left to right.

When working in the round, every row in the diagram are worked from the right side, from right to left.

When working a circular diagram you start in the middle and work your way outwards, counter clockwise, row by row.

The rows usually start with a given number of chain stitches (equivalent to the height of the following stitch), this will either be depicted in the diagram or explained in the pattern.

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

Instructions for working several diagrams after each other on the same row/round, will often be written like so: “work A.1, A.2, A.3 a total of 0-0-2-3-4 times". This means you work A.1 once, then A.2 is worked once, and A.3 is repeated (in width) the number of times provided for your size – in this case like so: S = 0 times, M = 0 times, L=2 times, XL= 3 times and XXL = 4 times.

The diagrams are worked as usual: begin with the first row in A.1, then work the first row in A.2 etc.

See DROPS lesson: How to read knitting diagrams

See DROPS lesson: How to read crochet diagrams

The total width of the garment (from wrist-to-wrist) will be larger in the larger sizes, despite the actual sleeves being shorter. The larger sizes have longer sleeve caps and wider shoulders, so there will be a good fit in all sizes.

The measurement sketch/schematic drawing provides information regarding the full length of the garment. If it’s a jumper or a jacket the length is measured from the highest point on the shoulder closest to the neckline, and straight down to the bottom of the garment. It is NOT measured from the tip of shoulder. Similarly, the length of yoke is measured from the highest point on the shoulder and down to where yoke is split into body and sleeves.

On a jacket measures are never taken along bands, unless specifically stated. Always measure inside band stitches when measuring the length.

See DROPS lesson: How to read a schematic drawing

Diagrams are often repeated on the round or in height. 1 repeat is the diagram the way it appears in the pattern. If it says to work 5 repeats of A.1 in the round, then you work A.1 a total of 5 times after/next to each other in the round. If it says to work 2 repeats of A.1 vertically/in height you work the entire diagram once, then begin again at the start and work the entire diagram one more time.

Chain stitches are slightly narrower than other stitches and to avoid working the cast-on edge too tight, we simply chain more stitches to begin with. The stitch count will be adjusted on the following row to fit the pattern and measurement sketch.

The rib edge is more elastic and will contract slightly compared to, for example, stocking stitch. By increasing before the rib edge, you avoid a visible difference in width between the rib edge and the rest of the body.

It’s very easy to cast off too tightly, and by making yarn overs while casting off (and simultaneously casting these off) you avoid a too tight cast off edge.

See DROPS video: How to bind off with yarn overs (yo)

To achieve an even increase (or decrease) you can increase on, for example: every 3rd and 4th row alternately, like so: work 2 rows and increase on the 3rd row, work 3 rows and increase on the 4th. Repeat this until the increase is complete.

See DROPS lesson: Increase or decrease 1 st on every 3rd and 4th row alternately

Should you prefer to work in the round instead of back and forth, you may of course adjust the pattern. You’ll need to add steeks mid-front (usually 5 stitches), and follow the instructions. When you would normally turn and work from the wrong side, simply work across the steek and continue in the round. At the end you’ll cut the piece open, pick up stitches to work bands, and cover the cut edges.

See DROPS video: How to knit steeks and cut open

Should you prefer to work back and forth instead of in the round, you may of course adjust the pattern so you work the pieces separately and then assemble them at the end. Divide the stitches for the body in 2, add 1 edge stitch in each side (for sewing) and work the front and back pieces separately.

See DROPS lesson: Can I adapt a pattern for circular needles into straight needles?

Pattern repeats can vary slightly in the different sizes, in order to get the correct proportions. If you’re not working the exact same size as the garment in the photo, yours might deviate slightly. This has been carefully developed and adjusted so that the complete impression of the garment is the same in all sizes.

Make sure to follow instructions and diagrams for your size!

If you have found a pattern you like which is available in women’s size it’s not very difficult to convert it to men’s size. The biggest difference will be the length of sleeves and body. Start working on the women size that you think would fit across the chest. The additional length will be worked right before you cast off for the armhole/sleeve cap. If the pattern is worked top-down you can add the length right after the armhole or before the first decrease on sleeve.

Regarding additional yarn amount, this will depend on how much length you add, but it is better with a skein too many than too few.

All yarns will have excess fibres (from production) that might come off as lint or shedding. Brushed yarns (ie hairier yarns) have more of these loose, excess fibres, causing more shedding.

Shedding also depends on what is worn under or over the garment, and whether this pulls at the yarn fibres. It’s therefore not possible to guarantee that there will be no shedding

Below are some tips on how to get the best result when working with hairier yarns:

1. When the garment is finished (before you wash it) shake it vigorously so the looser hairs come off. NOTE: do NOT use a lint roller, brush or any method that pulls at the yarn.

2. Place the garment in a plastic bag and put it in your freezer - the temperature will cause the fibres to become less attached to each other, and excess fibres will come off easier.

3. Leave in the freezer for a few hours before taking it out and shaking it again.

4. Wash the garment according to the instructions on the yarn label.

Pilling is a natural process that happens to even the most exclusive of fibers. It's a natural sign of wear and tear that is hard to avoid, and that is most visible in high friction areas of your garment like a sweater's arms and cuffs.

You can make your garment look as new by removing the pilling, using a fabric comb or a pill/lint remover.

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Comments / Questions (14)

country flag Mona wrote:

Die Untersetzter sind alle schön und sehr Einfach zu arbeiten. Ich musste Nd stärken von 3,5-5 verwenden. Aber die Wolle ist nicht zum Häkeln gedacht. Ich würde sie nur fürs Stricken verwenden. Ich habe die ganze zeit nur geschimpft,meine Tochter dachte schon das mir Häkeln nicht mehr gefällt, mit der Wolle definitiv nicht.

14.07.2022 - 06:18

country flag Judit-Karin wrote:

Bra förutom att nr 9 blir en skål.... Alla de andra har varit jättebra men det är för lite(ingen) ökning på det 4 varvet vilket gör att den inte vill bli riktigt platt

01.12.2021 - 19:53

country flag Heike wrote:

Hallo, ich habe die Untersetzer 1, 3 und 7 gehäkelt. 1 und 7 sind richtig gut gelungen. Nur die Nummer 3 wellt sich stark und liegt nicht glatt auf. Was habe ich falsch gemacht? Habe ich zu fest gehäkelt? Vielen Dank für die schönen Anleitungen :)

22.08.2020 - 21:37

DROPS Design answered:

Liebe Heike, es kann sein daß Sie entweder zu fest oder zu locker gehäkelt haben - dieses Video zeigt wie der 3. Untersetzer gehäkelt wird. Viel Spaß beim häkeln!

24.08.2020 - 08:24

country flag Kate Beuchert wrote:

Jeg har lavet en hækleprøve: 22 fastmasker og 11 rækker, det bliver så IKKE til 10x10 cm, men 10x5cm - hvilken nål skal man så bruge? -- eller tæller jeg forkert i række-antal? eller hvad er en række? er en række frem OG tilbage? Fatter ikke en bjælde

04.08.2020 - 17:22

DROPS Design answered:

Hej Kate, hækleprøven skal laves i stangmasker som er højere end fastmasker. God fornøjelse!

06.08.2020 - 08:34

country flag Rejane Spigolone wrote:

Hi , thank you for these patterns, i will start soon.

30.06.2020 - 09:53

country flag Giulia M wrote:

I sottotazza più carini che ho trovato su internet, e dalla realizzazione così facile! Regalo natalizio ideale anche all\'ultimo momento, grazie delle istruzioni!

12.05.2020 - 16:59

country flag Benedikt Joos wrote:

Hello, could you give some more details about coaster nr 7 ? first round 8 stitches, second round 12 stitches , third round 16 st ... ? The coaster is small and not flat this way. thanks!

06.05.2020 - 08:38

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Mrs Joos, have you watched this video? It shows how to crochet the 7th coaster - You crochet A.7b a total of 8 times in the round = 8 sts on first round, 16 sts on 2nd round, 24 sts on 3rd round, etc.. you increase 8 sts on each round (1 st in each repeat). Happy crocheting!

06.05.2020 - 11:09

country flag Penny wrote:

Would love to make some of these coasters. I do not know how to crochet from diagrams. Do you have written patterns? Thank you for your time.

13.02.2020 - 04:49

DROPS Design answered:

Dear Penny, we only have diagrams to these coasters, but you will find a video showing h ow to work each coaster here. You will find also how to read crochet diagrams here. Happy crocheting!

13.02.2020 - 12:00

country flag Lizet Sørensen wrote:

Hej, jeg syntes det er ærgerligt at opskriften ikke står fuldt ud , men det er tegninger man skal hækle efter, det gør det svære at følge opskriften. jeg har hæklet siden 1961 så jeg er ikke nybegynder. Med venlig hilsen Lizet

27.01.2020 - 19:21

country flag Francesca wrote:

Molto carini tutti . La domanda e': posso continuare con gli aumenti e farli diventare sottopiatti di circa 32/34 cm? Grazie !

29.03.2019 - 08:38

DROPS Design answered:

Buongiorno Francesca. Sì, continuando con gli aumenti, possono essere ingranditi fino alla misura necessaria. Buon lavoro!

29.03.2019 - 08:59