Pages

▼

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

~ flower coaster ~


Materials:

- 4-ply ww acrylic
   - yellow
   -pink
- J hook

Size:  approximately 4 1/2" across

Notes:

- ch 2 at beginning of Rnds 1 & 2 do not count as a st
- I crochet tight so you may want to adjust the size of your crochet hook

Directions:

Rnd 1:  With yellow, ch 3, 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.  (12 dc)

Rnd 2:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st.  2 dc in each dc around.  Join as before.  End off.  (24 dc)

Rnd 3 (front petals):  Join pink with a sc to any dc, ch 3, skip next dc.  *Sc in next dc, ch 3, skip next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 4 (front petals):  Sl st into ch-3 space, (ch 1, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in same ch-3 space.  (Sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc) in each ch-space around.  Join as before.  End off.

Rnd 3 (back petals):  Holding front petals toward you, join pink with a sc in any skipped sc, ch 4.  *Sc in next skipped sc, ch 4.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 4 (back petals):  Sl st into ch-4 space, (ch 1, sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc) in same ch-4 space.  (Sc, hdc, 2 dc, hdc, sc) in each ch-4 space around.  Join as before.  End off.

***Debi Y's version***

14 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 17, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    That is soooooo pretty. I love it!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Sharon MarieMay 17, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Very nice Debi. I like the solid center--looks nice and seems like it would do a better job at keeping moisture from table tops.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Posh Pooch DesignsMay 17, 2011 at 2:04 PM

    Oh, I love this....I want to make one that looks like a sun flower! Thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  4. byhooks4uMay 17, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    liking this..I think I will try it in cotton..I think it might asorb more in my humid climate..thanks!

    ReplyDelete
  5. Gramma RitaMay 17, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Oh Debi, this is too cute! I *love* flowers, and I do believe I am going to have to try some of these. Thanks for sharing the directions. :D

    ReplyDelete
  6. Heather - The Good LifeMay 17, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Very pretty Debi, thank you for sharing your pattern. Hope your week is going well. :-)

    ReplyDelete
  7. asekncMay 17, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    What a sweet coaster! Thank you so much for sharing your pattern my friend.

    Big hugs,
    ♥Anita
    http://aseknc.blogspot.com/
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/aseknc/
    To get through the hardest journey we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping. - - Chinese Proverb

    ReplyDelete
  8. SARITHA@RAINBOWBUNTINGMay 17, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Thanks Debi for this very pretty pattern!!

    ReplyDelete
  9. hooksandyarnsMay 17, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    Thanks ladies.

    Sara - great idea to make a sunflower. :)

    ReplyDelete
  10. glorMay 17, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Love this Debi. So pretty, I have to make some!

    ReplyDelete
  11. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 4:01 AM

    It is lovely Debi :))

    ReplyDelete
  12. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Thank you! Can't wait to try it.

    ReplyDelete
  13. SandyMay 18, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Love your banner...if you made those, they are awesome

    ReplyDelete
  14. hooksandyarnsMay 18, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Thanks ladies.

    Thank you Sandy - yes, I crocheted the scrappy round ripples in my banner. Quick and easy to do. :)

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for taking the time to leave a message - it always puts a smile on my face. If you have a question - post it here and check back - I will always answer you. :)