Crochet Snowflakes Coasters
Difficulty Level: Entry level with some crochet and assembly experiences
Finished size: approx. 4″ (D)
Make: 6 coasters
Finished size: approx. 4″ (D)
Make: 6 coasters
Materials & Tools:
1. DMC Pearl Cotton Ball size 8, 2, White, double strand
2. Crochet Hook, 1.75mm
3. Synthetic Felt, 2mm thickness, Red, 12″ x 8″
4. 4″ Hexagon template, to draw your own template with the variable of R=2″, or, you can use 4″ circles as an alternative
5. Quick dry all purpose adhesive (clear color), 6. Scissors
7. Spray bottle or fabric stiffener
1. DMC Pearl Cotton Ball size 8, 2, White, double strand
2. Crochet Hook, 1.75mm
3. Synthetic Felt, 2mm thickness, Red, 12″ x 8″
4. 4″ Hexagon template, to draw your own template with the variable of R=2″, or, you can use 4″ circles as an alternative
5. Quick dry all purpose adhesive (clear color), 6. Scissors
7. Spray bottle or fabric stiffener
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
slst = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
prev = previous
fo = fasten off
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
slst = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together
prev = previous
fo = fasten off
Snowflakes Pattern (in American terms)
Use double strand of DMC Pearl Cotton, size 8, in white. Make a Slip Knot to begin.
Rnd 1:
ch 2 (this first ch is considered as base ring of the snowflakes, the second ch is the beginning st of rnd 1), *12 sc in the first ch, slst to the ch stitch at the beginning of the round.
Rnd 2:
ch3, dc in next stitch, ch5, *skip 1 st, 2dc on next st, ch5, repeat *5 times. slst to the 3rd ch at the beginning of the rnd.
Rnd 3:
ch 1, *ch9, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 2 sts, sc next 2 sts tog, ch6 slst in 4th ch from hook, ch7 slst in the prev slst st, ch3 slst in the prev slst st, slst in next 2 sts, ch5, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, skip 1 ch sts and 1 dc st of prev rnd, sc in next dc sts,, 3 sc in the 5-ch space of prev rnd, ch3 slst to the loop of last sc, ch7 slst in the prev slst st, ch3 slst in the prev slst st, 3 sc in the 5-ch space of prev rnd, sc in dc st of prev rnd, repeat * 6 times, slst to the first ch at the beginning of the rnd. fo, hide thread ends
Use double strand of DMC Pearl Cotton, size 8, in white. Make a Slip Knot to begin.
Rnd 1:
ch 2 (this first ch is considered as base ring of the snowflakes, the second ch is the beginning st of rnd 1), *12 sc in the first ch, slst to the ch stitch at the beginning of the round.
Rnd 2:
ch3, dc in next stitch, ch5, *skip 1 st, 2dc on next st, ch5, repeat *5 times. slst to the 3rd ch at the beginning of the rnd.
Rnd 3:
ch 1, *ch9, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 2 sts, sc next 2 sts tog, ch6 slst in 4th ch from hook, ch7 slst in the prev slst st, ch3 slst in the prev slst st, slst in next 2 sts, ch5, sc in second ch from hook, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, skip 1 ch sts and 1 dc st of prev rnd, sc in next dc sts,, 3 sc in the 5-ch space of prev rnd, ch3 slst to the loop of last sc, ch7 slst in the prev slst st, ch3 slst in the prev slst st, 3 sc in the 5-ch space of prev rnd, sc in dc st of prev rnd, repeat * 6 times, slst to the first ch at the beginning of the rnd. fo, hide thread ends
Dampen the crochet snowflakes by spraying some water on it or brushing a thin layer of fabric stiffener, adjust the shape and pin it down to an ironing board, leave it dry to block the shape.
Note: Use Martha Stewart Water Resistant Fabric Stiffener
if you wish to seal the white snowflakes to protect it from getting stained.
Note: Use Martha Stewart Water Resistant Fabric Stiffener
Assembly
Cut hexagon felt, glue the crochet snowflakes on it by using clear quick dry all purpose adhesive. Press them with heavy books for at least 10 minutes
Cut hexagon felt, glue the crochet snowflakes on it by using clear quick dry all purpose adhesive. Press them with heavy books for at least 10 minutes
For further information go to http://www.craftpassion.com/2013/11/crochet-snowflakes-coasters.html/2. It will give you the step by step instructions on how to complete this project too. Enjoy!
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