Pumpkin Coaster
Pattern by Let’s Create a Gift
Pattern written in UK terms but US conversion is included.
Autumn is here!! Get snuggled in with your hot choc and make your self a new seasonal coaster to match.
I'd highly recommend using cord for coasters as it's thick, sturdy and will lay flat. It's also machine washable should you spill your drink on it. A cheaper alternative is using cotton. To get a decent size coaster I'd recommend using Aran weight as a minimum, but you could also use 2 strand of DK cotton. Acrylic and wool fibres aren't great for coasters as they soak up liquid easily and they loose shape when washed. However, you could use this pattern to make a bunch of pumpkins and hang them on a string for some awesome seasonal or Halloween bunting decorations.
What you’ll need
Macrame/cotton Cord – Orange and Brown or Green
5mm crochet hook Large Eyed Needle for weaving in your last end.
You can also make this using any yarn, see images also using
cotton and acrylic DK/Light Worsted. Just adjust your hook
size according to the yarn you choose.
Notes
The CH at the start of the round does not count as a stitch. Blocking is not needed as cord likes to lay flat and holds its’ shape well. Pattern starts with a Magic circle (also known as the magic ring), but if you really struggle with this then you can chain 4, join to the first chain to create a loop and work your first round of stitches into that loop. The magic circle gives a tighter hole in the center. If you need help with the magic circle please visit the link at the bottom of the page for a link to a youtube video. Number in brackets is the total number of stitches for that round. Abbreviations CH – Chain
SL – Slip Stitch
DC – Double Crochet (US SINGLE CROCHET) HTC – Half Treble Crochet (US HALF DOUBLE CROCHET) TC – Double Crochet (US DOUBLE CROCHET) DC2TOG – Double Crochet 2 Together (US SINGLE CROCHET 2 TOGETHER)
Let’s Begin Start with your Orange yarn Round 1 - Create your magic circle, CH2, 12 TC into the ring (12). SL to complete the round.
Round 2 – CH2, then 2 TC into each stitch all the way around (24). SL to complete the round.
Round 3 – CH1, 2 HTC in the first stitch. *1 TC, 2TC* repeat from * to * a total of 4 times (so using the next 8 stitches). 1 HTC in the next stitch, 2 DC in the next, SL in the next. Now you will be half way around and we’ll work the next half in the same way but reversed. 2 DC in the next stitch, 1 HTC, *2TC, 1TC* repeat 4 times in total, HTC in the next stitch. Tie off and weave in your orange end. Attach your Brown or Green in the top of the Orange HTC where you tied off (photos shown on downloadable PDF or youtube tutorial. DC in the top of the HTC, DC in the base of the HTC, DC in the Orange TC that was left from the previous round, DC in the base of the next HTC, DC in the top of the HTC. You will now have 5 DC. CH1, turn. DC2TOG, DC, DC2TOG (3) CH1, turn, DC, DC2TOG (2)
CH1, turn, DC,DC (2)
CH1, turn, DC, DC (2)
CH1, turn, DC2TOG (1)
CH1, Turn, DC Tie off and weave in your end. And there you have it, a perfect pumpkin for Halloween! And for the perfect Halloween decoration you can crochet a whole bunch of these, add to a length of your cord for some funky seasonal bunting and window decorations!
You are welcome to use this pattern to make items for gifting and/or selling, however please do not redistribute the pattern freely and instead share where you found the pattern.
If you make one don’t forget to tag me on Instagram or Facebook @letscreateagift and use the hashtag #crochetcollective20. Magic Circle tutorial - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPBHAXenbsU
Tutorial for Coaster - COMING END OF SEPTEMBER
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