Go Granny Coasters

The original beginner project – a granny square – in a quick and cute, functional, small project.

Coasters are the perfect mindful make and ideal for stash-busting.

Make a set for personal use – perfect for coffee tables, bed-side tables, dining tables, office desks and outdoor settings. Use seasonal colours for celebratory décor.

These coasters will also make a thoughtful ‘any occasion’, birthday, Christmas or house-warming gift – they are sure to bring a smile with their vintage vibe and retro charm.

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Pattern Details

• Project Level: Basic/Beginner and Intermediate design options.
• Yarn: DK/8ply/Cat. 3 weight yarn recommended. Easy wash and no/low pill yarn recommended. ~10-15g/0.25-0.5Oz (varies with chosen yarn).
• Hook: Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size. Swatch to determine the optimal hook size for your tension.
• Size: Varies with chosen yarn. ~10.5-12cm/4.25-7.75in in width.
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required for this design.
• Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Notions: Scissors and darning needle.
• Pattern Synopsis: Instructions are provided for a granny square coaster that is made in the round and finished either with a basic/beginner level simple shell boarder or intermediate textured shell border.
• Social Media Share: Tag me @TheCrochetFix #GoGrannyCoasters.

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• 3LO = Third Loop Only.
• Beg = Beginning.
• Ch = Chain.
• Col(s) = Colour(s).
• DC = Double Crochet.
• Fin = Finishing.
• FLO = Front Loop Only.
• FpSC = Front Post Single Crochet.
• Invis Join = Invisible Join. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• MC = Magic Circle.
• Prev = Previous.
• Puff = Puff. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Rep = Repeat.
• Rnd(s) = Round(s).
• SC = Single Crochet.
• Sk = Skip.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• Sp = Space.
• St(s) = Stitch(es).
• WS = Wrong Side.
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

Invis Join: Note: Can be substituted with Sl St. Remove loop from hook, insert hook from back to front (through BL and then FL) of st that join is to be made in, return yarn loop to hook, pull yarn through st (from front to back), gently pull yarn end to tighten join.

Puff: Note: The following instructions are for a modified Puff. Insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (two loops on hook), [yo, insert hook back through same st as before, pull through a loop (an additional two loops on hook] three times in total (eight loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through all eight loops on hook.

Pattern Instructions

Note:

• Beg Ch 1, beg Ch 2, beg Sl St and fin Sl St do not count as a st.
• Ensure beg Sl St are made with the same tension as the sts they are worked in.
• Sl St can be substituted for Invis Join, if preferred.
• Rep the st sequence within ( ) and [ ] the number of times specified by the pattern instructions. ( ) contain a short st sequence that is a st rep within a single side. [ ] contain a longer st sequence that is a st rep of an entire side.
• A st count follows each rnd instructions in ( ).
• Col changes are intentionally not included in the instructions. Change cols according to personal preference. If changing col for a rnd with instruction to commence by Sl St across to Ch 2 Sp, ignore instructions to Sl St across to Ch 2 Sp and instead join the new col straight into any Ch 2 Sp.
• Follow instructions for only one of the border options – either Easy or Intermediate.
• Refer to Appendix A for Example Projects.

Beg Circle: Leaving a beg yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in, make a circle with either MC, or Ch 4 and Sl St into first ch.

Rnd 1: Ch 2, DC in circle, [Ch 2, 3 DC in circle] three times in total, Ch 2, 2 DC in circle, Sl St into first DC. (12 DC, 4 Ch 2 Sp)

Rnd 2: Sl St across to first Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, DC in first Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, 3 DC in same Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, sk next three sts, [3 DC in next Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, 3 DC in same Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, sk next three sts] rep three times in total, 2 DC in first Ch 2 Sp (alongside beg Ch 2), Sl St into first DC. (24 DC, 4 Ch 2 Sp, 4 Ch 1 Sp)

Rnd 3: Sl St across to first Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, DC in first Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, 3 DC in same Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, sk next three sts, 3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, sk next three sts, [3 DC in next Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, 3 DC in same Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, sk next three sts, 3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, sk next three sts] rep three times in total, 2 DC in first Ch 2 Sp (alongside beg Ch 2), Sl St into first DC. (36 DC, 4 Ch 2 Sp, 8 Ch 1 Sp)

Rnd 4: Sl St across to first Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, DC in first Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, 3 DC in same Ch 2 Sp, (Ch 1, sk next three sts, 3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp) twice, Ch 1, sk next three sts, [3 DC in next Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, 3 DC in same Ch 2 Sp, (Ch 1, sk next three sts, 3 DC in next Ch 1 Sp) twice, Ch 1, sk next three sts] rep three times in total, 2 DC in first Ch 2 Sp (alongside beg Ch 2), Sl St into first DC. (48 DC, 4 Ch 2 Sp, 12 Ch 1 Sp)

Easy Border

Rnd 5: Sl St across to first Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, 9 DC in first Ch 2 Sp (Shell 9 made), Ch 1, sk next three sts, 3 SC in next Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, sk next three sts, 7 DC in next Ch 1 Sp (Shell 7 made), Ch 1, sk next three sts, 3 SC in next Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, sk next three sts, [9 DC in next Ch 2 Sp (Shell 9 made), Ch 1, sk next three sts, 3 SC in next Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, sk next three sts, 7 DC in next Ch 1 Sp (Shell 7 made), Ch 1, sk next three sts, 3 SC in next Ch 1 Sp, Ch 1, sk next three sts] rep three times in total, Sl St into first DC. (4 Shell 9, 16 Ch 1 Sp, 24 SC, 4 Shell 7)

Intermediate Border

Rnd 5: Sl St across to first Ch 2 Sp, Ch 2, 9 DC in first Ch 2 Sp (Shell 9 made), sk next three sts, Puff in next Ch 1 Sp, sk next three sts, 7 DC in next Ch 1 Sp (Shell 7 made), sk next three sts, Puff in next Ch 1 Sp, sk next three sts, [9 DC in next Ch 2 Sp (Shell 9 made), sk next three sts, Puff in next Ch 1 Sp, sk next three sts, 7 DC in next Ch 1 Sp (Shell 7 made), sk next three sts, Puff in next Ch 1 Sp, sk next three sts] rep three times in total, Invis Join into first DC. (4 Shell 9, 8 Puff, 4 Shell 7)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, HDC in 3LO of first four st, 3 HDC in 3LO of next st, HDC in 3LO of next four st (Textured Shell 11 made), FpSC around next st, HDC in 3LO of next three st, 3 HDC in 3LO of next st, HDC in 3LO of next three st (Textured Shell 9 made), FpSC around next st, [HDC in 3LO of next four st, 3 HDC in 3LO of next st, HDC in 3LO of next four st (Textured Shell 11 made), FpSC around next st, HDC in 3LO of next three st, 3 HDC in 3LO of next st, HDC in 3LO of next three st (Textured Shell 9 made), FpSC around next st] rep three times in total, Invis Join into first HDC. (4 Textured Shell 11, 8 FpSC, 4 Textured Shell 9)

Finishing: Sew in all ends securely on WS of coaster.

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Pattern Versioning

Appendix A

Example Projects

Yellow and Mustard Vintage Coasters

• Yarn: Lincraft Esther 8ply (DK) Acrylic, ~15g/0.5Oz in total per coaster, using Golden Nugget and Lemon Drop cols.
• Size: Width ~12cm/7.75in.
• Border: Intermediate.
• Col pattern 1:
  • Rnd 1: Col A
  • Rnds 2/3: Col B
  • Rnds 4/5/6: Col A

• Col pattern 2:
  • Rnd 1: Col B
  • Rnds 2/3: Col A
  • Rnds 4/5/6: Col B

Red, White, and Green Christmas Coasters

• Yarn: Lincraft Esther 8ply (DK) Acrylic, ~10g/0.25Oz in total per coaster, using Red, Pure White, and Dark Green cols.
• Size: Width ~10.5cm/4.25in.
• Border: Easy
• Col pattern 1:
  • Rnd 1: Col A
  • Rnds 2/3: Col B
  • Rnds 4/5: Col C

• Col pattern 2:
  • Rnd 1: Col B
  • Rnds 2/3: Col A
  • Rnds 4/5: Col C