Free Crochet Fruit Coasters Pattern

Materials Needed & Measurements:

• Suggested Yarn: Worsted weight yarn
• Yarn Colors:
  • White
  • Red (e.g., Vanna’s Choice Scarlet)
  • Yellow (e.g., Vanna’s Choice Mustard)
  • Green (e.g., Vanna’s Choice Fern)
  • Orange (e.g., Vanna’s Choice Terracotta)
  • Brown (e.g., Vanna’s Choice Chocolate)
  • Pink (e.g., Red Heart with Love Bubble Gum)
• Yarn Measurements: Small amounts of each color (one skein of each color is sufficient for multiple coasters).
• Hook Size: Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
• Finished Pattern Measurements: Approximately 4–5 inches in diameter.
• Needle: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and attaching small details.

Abbreviations:

• SC: Single Crochet
• DC: Double Crochet
• HDC: Half Double Crochet
• SC decrease: Single Crochet Decrease

Special Stitches:

• Magic Ring: Adjustable loop used to start crochet in the round (tutorial link provided in the original text).
• Surface Slip Stitch: Used for decorative detailing (tutorial linked in original text).

Stitching Instructions for Making Crochet Fruit Coasters Pattern:

Apple Coaster Pattern

• Base:
  • Start with white yarn:
    • Magic Ring, chain 2, make 12 DC inside the Magic Ring. Join to the first DC, chain 2.
  • Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around. Join, chain 2 (24 DC).
  • Round 3: 2 DC in the first stitch, DC in the next stitch; repeat around. Join (36 DC).
  • Change to red (or green) yarn:
    • Round 4: 2 SC in each stitch around. Join, fasten off, and weave in ends (72 SC).
• Stem: With brown yarn, chain 7, DC in the second chain from the hook, SC in each remaining chain. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew onto the top of the apple.
• Leaf: Use green yarn and follow the free pattern linked in the original text.
• Details: Add seeds using brown yarn parallel to each other on opposite sides of the first round.

Strawberry Coaster Pattern

• Base:
  • With red yarn:
    • Magic Ring, chain 2, make 12 DC inside the Magic Ring. Join to the first DC, chain 2.
  • Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around. Join, chain 2 (24 DC).
  • Round 3: 2 DC in the first stitch, DC in the next stitch; repeat around. Join, chain 1 (36 DC).
  • Round 4: SC in each stitch until the last 5 stitches. In the last 5 stitches:
    • 2 HDC, 2 HDC, 2 DC, 2 HDC, 2 SC. Join to the first SC, fasten off, and weave in ends.
• Leaves:
  • With green yarn:
    • Chain 5, SC down the chain. Repeat 2 more times to make 3 leaves. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew onto the top of the strawberry.
• Details: Use black yarn to add seeds in random spots across the surface.

Watermelon Coaster Pattern

• Base:
  • With pink yarn:
    • Magic Ring, chain 2, make 12 DC inside the Magic Ring. Join, chain 2.
  • Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around. Join, chain 1 (24 DC).
  • Round 3: 2 SC in the first stitch, SC in the next stitch; repeat around. Join, change to white yarn, chain 1 (36 SC).
  • Round 4: 2 SC in the first stitch, SC in the next 2 stitches; repeat around. Join, change to green yarn, chain 1 (48 SC).
  • Round 5: SC in each stitch around. Join, fasten off, and weave in ends (48 SC).
• Details: Use black yarn to create 6 seeds in a circular pattern using Round 1 as a guide.

Orange/Lemon/Lime Coaster Pattern

• Base:
  • Start with white yarn:
    • Magic Ring, chain 1, make 12 SC inside the Magic Ring. Join, change to the fruit’s main color, chain 2 (12 SC).
  • Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around. Join, chain 2 (24 DC).
  • Round 3: 2 DC in the first stitch, DC in the next stitch; repeat around. Join, change to white yarn, chain 1 (36 DC).
  • Round 4: 2 SC in the first stitch, SC in the next 2 stitches; repeat around. Change back to the main fruit color, chain 1 (48 SC).
  • Round 5: SC in each stitch around. Join, fasten off, and weave in ends (48 SC).
• Details: Use white yarn to surface slip stitch 6 segment lines radiating from the center, starting and stopping for each line.

Pear Coaster Pattern

• Base:
  • Start with white yarn:
    • Magic Ring, chain 2, make 12 DC inside the Magic Ring. Join, chain 2.
  • Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch around. Join, chain 2 (24 DC).
  • Round 3: 2 DC in the first stitch, DC in the next stitch; repeat around. Join, chain 1 (36 DC).
  • Row 4: SC in the next 8 stitches. Chain 1, turn.
  • Row 5: SC decrease, SC in the next 4 stitches, SC decrease. Chain 1, turn.
  • Row 6: SC across (6 SC).
  • Row 7: SC decrease, SC in the next 2 stitches, SC decrease. Chain 1, turn.
  • Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, fasten off.
• Finishing Edge: Change to green yarn. SC around the entire edge of the pear. Join, fasten off, and weave in ends.
• Details: Add a stem (same as Apple Pattern) and two small seeds using black or brown yarn.

Enjoy crafting these charming fruit coasters!

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