Materials Needed & Measurements:
- Suggested Yarn:
- Red Heart Super Saver (Solids)
- Bernat Super Value Solids
- Yarn Measurements: Approximately 10–50 yards (9–46 m)
- Hook Size: 3.5 mm (E) crochet hook
- Pattern Measurements: Finished coaster measures 5.5 inches wide
- Needle: Darning needle for finishing
Abbreviations:
- BO: Bobble stitch
- Sc: Single crochet
- Slst: Slip stitch
- Dc: Double crochet
- Tr: Treble crochet or triple crochet
- Hdc: Half double crochet
- Ch2 picot: Chain 2 picot stitch
- Repeat: * (indicates instructions to be repeated)
Special Stitches:
- Bobble Stitch (BO): Creates a raised texture, typically worked by partially completing multiple stitches into the same space, then finishing them together.
- Ch2 Picot: Chain 2, then slip stitch into the first chain to form a small loop for decorative edging.
Round-by-Round Directions for Making the Sunflower Cup Coasters Pattern:
Round 1: Center of the Sunflower
- Using chocolate brown yarn, create a magic ring (MR).
- Inside the magic ring, work 12 sc (single crochet) stitches.
- Join with a slst (slip stitch) to the first sc. (You should have 12 stitches in this round.)
- Tighten the magic ring to close the center of the flower.
Round 2: Expand the Center
- Ch 1 (this does not count as a stitch).
- Work 2 sc in each stitch around.
- Join with a slst to the first sc. (You should have 24 stitches in this round.)
- Fasten off the chocolate brown yarn.
Round 3: Form the Flower Base
- Join bright yellow yarn to any stitch of Round 2.
- Ch 1 (this does not count as a stitch).
- (Work 1 sc in the next stitch, then 2 sc in the next stitch). Repeat this sequence around the round.
- Join with a slst to the first sc. (You should have 36 stitches in this round.)
- Fasten off the bright yellow yarn.
Round 4: Create the Petals
- Join bright yellow yarn (or you can use dark yellow yarn) to any stitch in Round 3.
- Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch).
- *(In the same stitch, work:
- 1 hdc (half double crochet),
- 1 dc (double crochet),
- 1 tr (treble crochet),
- ch 2 picot (chain 2, then slst into the first chain),
- 1 tr,
- 1 dc,
- 1 hdc)*. This will form one petal.
- After completing the petal, slst into the next stitch.
- Repeat the petal creation pattern around the coaster, joining each petal to the next with a slst.
- Join with a slst to the base of the first petal to complete the round.
- Fasten off the yarn.
Round 5: Optional Second Layer of Petals
- Join dark yellow yarn in the back loops of the stitches from Round 3.
- Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch).
- *(In the next back loop, work:
- 1 hdc,
- 1 dc,
- 1 tr,
- ch 2 picot,
- 1 tr,
- 1 dc,
- 1 hdc)*. This forms a second layer of petals.
- After each petal, slst into the next back loop.
- Repeat the pattern for all the petals, slst into the next back loop after each one.
- Join with a slst to the base of the first petal.
- Fasten off the dark yellow yarn.
Finishing:
- Use a darning needle to weave in any loose ends from where you fastened off the yarns.
- Optionally, block the coaster to ensure the petals lay flat and the coaster retains its shape.
Final Notes:
- Magic ring is used for a tightly closed center. If you prefer, you can substitute this with a ch 4, slst into the first chain to form a ring.
- For the ch2 picot, make sure the chain loops tightly to maintain its shape and prevent it from becoming too loose.
- Feel free to change the petal colors or add additional layers for a fuller sunflower effect!
Your Sunflower Cup Coaster is now complete!
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