Creating a beautiful set of Velora Crochet flower coasters is a delightful way to add a personalized touch to your summer table decor. This project features four charming coasters shaped like daisies, sunflowers, roses, and simple five-petal flowers. Each unique design brings a vibrant splash of color and a touch of creativity to your home, making them perfect for parties, gatherings, or everyday use. The construction involves a flat center, rounded petals, and a decorative edging, which can easily be modified to suit your style.
Materials
- Worsted weight cotton yarn in assorted colors
- Crochet hook (size recommended for yarn weight)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers (optional)
Abbreviations
- MR: magic ring
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- inc: increase
- dec: decrease
- sl st: slip stitch
Daffodil Coaster
Main Motif
- Start with a MR and ch 3 (counts as 1 dc).
- Work 11 dc into the ring, then pull tight and sl st to the top of the initial ch 3 to close.
- Round 2: Ch 1, in each st work 2 sc (total 24 sc). Join with sl st.
Petal Rounds
- Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in the next 2 st, ch 2, skip 1 st, dc in the next 3 st; repeat from * around and join.
- Round 4: Sl st into the first ch 2 space, ch 1, work 5 dc into the same space (creates a petal), sl st in the next ch 2 space, work 5 dc into the next ch 2 space; repeat from * around and join.
Edging
- Round 5: Ch 1, sc around the entire coaster, working 3 sc in each petal to give it a nice finish. Join with a sl st.
Sunflower Coaster
Main Motif
- Start with a MR and ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc).
- Work 10 hdc into the ring, pull tight and sl st to the top of the initial ch 2 to close.
- Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st (total 20 sc). Join with sl st.
Petal Rounds
- Round 3: Ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc), hdc in the next st, ch 2, skip 1 st, hdc in the next 2 st; repeat from * around and join.
- Round 4: Sl st into the first ch 2 space, ch 1, work 5 hdc into the same space, sl st in the next ch 2 space, work 5 hdc into the next ch 2 space; repeat from * around and join.
Edging
- Round 5: Ch 1, dc around the entire coaster, adding 3 dc in each petal for emphasis. Join with sl st.
Rose Coaster
Main Motif
- Begin with a MR and ch 2 (counts as 1 dc).
- Work 8 dc into the ring, pull tight and sl st to the initial ch 2 to close.
- Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in the same st, 2 dc in the next st; repeat from * around and join.
Petal Rounds
- Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), dc in the next st, ch 2, skip 1 st, dc in the next 2 st; repeat from * around.
- Round 4: Sl st into the first ch 2 space, ch 1, work 5 dc into the same space; repeat for each petal.
Edging
- Round 5: Ch 1, sc around, with 3 sc worked into each petal. Join.
Simple Five-Petal Flower Coaster
Main Motif
- Start with a MR; ch 1, work 12 sc into ring and sl st to close.
- Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around (total 24). Join.
Petal Rounds
- Round 3: Ch 2, work 3 dc in the same st, ch 1, skip 1 st, work 3 dc in the next st; repeat around and join.
- Round 4: Sl st in the ch 1 space, ch 1, work 5 dc in the same space; repeat for all petals.
Edging
- Round 5: Ch 1, sc around each petal, working 3 sc at the top of each for a decorative edge.
Tips for the Best Result
- Ensure uniform tension throughout your coasters to maintain a consistent shape and size.
- Blocking each coaster after completing will help flatten and define the petal shapes beautifully.
- You can customize your coasters by experimenting with different colors and yarn types, making each one truly unique.
Each of these coasters not only serves as a practical item but also adds a handmade touch to your home. Consider them as thoughtful gifts or part of a set for a lovely picnic or a garden party. You can also explore more crochet projects like decorative bookmarks to continue your crochet journey.
