Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Suggested Yarn:
- Lily Sugar ‘n Cream: Colors used include Hot Blue, Ecru, Yellow.
- Vanna’s Choice Baby: Pink Poodle.
- Loops & Threads Impeccable: Soft Taupe.
- Holder entirely made using Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Ecru.
- Yarn Measurements:
- Small amounts of each color are required for the doughnut coasters.
- Additional yarn for holder construction (approximately 1 skein of Ecru).
- Hook Size: H (5mm) crochet hook.
- Pattern Measurements: Finished doughnut diameter 4.5 inches.
- Needle: Yarn needle for weaving in ends and sewing components.
Abbreviations:
- sc: Single crochet
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip stitch
- st: Stitch
- hdc: Half double crochet
- dc: Double crochet
Special Stitches:
- Reverse sc (Crab Stitch):
- Worked in reverse direction to create a decorative edge. Insert hook into the previous stitch (to the right for right-handed crocheters), pull up a loop, yarn over, and pull through both loops on the hook.
Stitching Instructions for Making Crochet Doughnut Coasters and Holder Set Pattern:
Icing Layer
- Round 1:
- Using your icing color, ch 16, then sl st into the first ch to form a ring.
- Ch 1 (does not count as a st).
- Work 21 sc into the ring. Sl st to the first sc to close the round. (21 sc)
- Round 2:
- Ch 1.
- Work 2 sc in the next st, then 1 sc in the next 2 sts.
- Repeat from * to the end of the round. Sl st to the first sc. (28 sc)
- Round 3:
- Ch 1.
- Work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, then work 2 sc in the next st, followed by 1 sc in the next 3 sts.
- Repeat from * around the circle. Sl st to the first sc. (35 sc)
- Round 4 (Front Loops Only):
- Ch 1.
- Work 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, 1 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, and sl st in the next 2 sts.
- Repeat from * all around the circle to create the icing’s wavy edge.
- End with a sl st in the first st of the round. Fasten off, leaving a 25-inch tail for sewing.
Doughnut Base (Brown Layer)
- Round 1 (Free Loops):
- Using the brown yarn, attach it to any free loop from Round 3 of the icing.
- Ch 1. Work 1 sc in each free loop all around the circle. Sl st to the first sc. (35 sc)
- Round 2:
- Ch 1.
- Work 2 sc in the next st, followed by 1 sc in the next 4 sts.
- Repeat from * to the end of the round. Sl st to the first sc. (42 sc)
- Round 3:
- Ch 1.
- Work 2 sc in the next st, followed by 1 sc in the next 5 sts.
- Repeat from * to the end of the round. Sl st to the first sc. (49 sc)
- Round 4:
- Ch 1.
- Work 2 sc in the next st, followed by 1 sc in the next 6 sts.
- Repeat from * to the end of the round. Sl st to the first sc. (56 sc)
- Round 5:
- Ch 1.
- Work sl st in each st around to create a smooth edge. Sl st to the first sl st. Fasten off. (56 sl st)
Finishing the Coaster:
- Use the long tail of the icing piece to carefully sew the icing onto the brown doughnut base using a yarn needle.
- Add sprinkles to the icing by threading small lengths of colorful yarn through the icing layer. Secure the ends tightly on the back.
- Weave in all loose ends.
Holder Pattern
Notes:
- This part is worked in rounds to form a cylindrical shape for holding the coasters.
- Adjust the height to fit your desired number of coasters.
Base
- Round 1:
- Using Ecru yarn, ch 4 and sl st into the first ch to form a ring.
- Work 7 sc into the ring. Sl st to the first sc to close the round. (7 sc)
- Round 2:
- Ch 1. Work 2 sc in each st around. Sl st to the first sc. (14 sc)
- Round 3:
- Ch 1.
- Work 2 sc in the next st, followed by 1 sc in the next st.
- Repeat from * to the end of the round. Sl st to the first sc. (21 sc)
- Round 4:
- Ch 1.
- Work 2 sc in the next st, followed by 1 sc in the next 2 sts.
- Repeat from * to the end of the round. Sl st to the first sc. (28 sc)
- Round 5:
- Ch 1.
- Work 1 sc in the next 2 sts, then work 2 sc in the next st, followed by 1 sc in the next 3 sts.
- Repeat from * around the circle. Sl st to the first sc. (35 sc)
- Repeat the above pattern, increasing the stitches in between each increase until the base is wide enough to hold your coasters. (42 or 49 sc depending on coaster size)
Sides
- Round 1 (Forming the Edge): Ch 1. Work 1 sc in the back loops only (BLO) of each st around. Sl st to the first sc. (This creates a sharp edge for the holder walls.)
- Rounds 2-6: Ch 1. Work 1 sc in each st around. Sl st to the first sc. (No increases here to keep the sides vertical.)
- Optional Height Adjustment: If more height is needed, repeat additional rounds of 1 sc in each st until the holder reaches your desired height.
- Final Round (Reverse sc for Decorative Edge): Work reverse sc (crab stitch) around to finish the edge decoratively. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Final Assembly
- Place the doughnut coasters into the holder, ensuring they fit snugly.
- Enjoy your fun and functional crochet project or gift it to someone special!
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