Sunshine Forever Crochet Coasters

With their pretty, bohemian, textured sunrays these crochet coasters will be an attractive and happy addition to any living room décor.

Perfect as market stall stock, or for a special gift paired with an ornate mug or keep cup, or with a pretty tea for one teapot and cup set.

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Pattern Details

Refer to Appendix A for example project details.

• Skill Level: Intermediate.
• Yarn: DK/8ply/Cat. 3 weight yarn, ~10-12g/0.4Oz per coaster. Low-pill or non-pill, easy wash fiber (such as cotton, cotton blends, bamboo blends, and certain acrylics).
• Hook: Use yarn label instructions as a guide for selecting hook size. Swatch to determine the optimal hook size for your tension.
• Coaster Size: Varies with yarn and tension. ~12.5cm/5in in DK.
• Gauge: Specific gauge not required.
• Stitch Terminology: US. Refer to Abbreviations and Special Stitch Instructions.
• Pattern Synopsis: Circular coasters constructed in 7 rounds. Front post, BLO, cluster and modified Bead stitches form a textured sunrays design.
• Social Media Share: Tag me @TheCrochetFix #SunshineForeverCoasters

Abbreviations

• ~ = Approximately.
• 2DCCl = Two Double Crochet Cluster. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• 3DCCl = Three Double Crochet Cluster. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• 3L = Third Loop.
• 3LO = Third Loop Only.
• Beg = Beginning.
• Btwn = Between.
• BL = Back Loop.
• BLO = Back Loop Only.
• BpDC = Back Post Double Crochet.
• Ch = Chain.
• DC = Double Crochet.
• DK = Double Knit yarn. Equivalent to an 8ply or light worsted weight yarn (slightly thicker than sport weight and slightly thinner than worsted weight).
• Fin = Finishing.
• FL = Front Loop.
• FLO = Front Loop Only.
• FpDC = Front Post Double Crochet.
• Fp2DCCl = Front Post Two Double Crochet. Cluster. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Fp2SCCl = Front Post Two Single Crochet Cluster. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• FpHDC = Front Post Half Double Crochet.
• HDC = Half Double Crochet.
• Invis Join = Invisible Join. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• MC = Magic Circle.
• Mod Bead = Modified Bead Stitch. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Prev = Previous.
• Rep = Repeat.
• Rnd = Round.
• SC = Single Crochet.
• SC-Pct = Single Crochet with Picot. Refer to Special Stitch Instructions.
• Sl St = Slip Stitch.
• Sp = Space.
• St(s) = Stitch(es).
• WS = Wrong Side.
• Yo = Yarn over (hook).

Special Stitch Instructions

2DCCl

Yo, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops on hook). Yo insert hook through same st as prev, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

3DCCl

Yo, insert hook through st, yo, pull through a loop (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops on hook), [yo insert hook through same st as prev, yo, pull through a loop (an additional two loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (one less loop on hook)] twice (four loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through all four loops on hook.

Fp2DCCl

Note: Refer to also YouTube video.

Yo, insert hook around the front of first st post of 2DCCl, yo, pull through a loop (three loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (two loops on hook). Yo insert hook around the front of second st post of same 2DCCl, yo, pull through a loop (four loops on hook), yo, pull yarn through first two loops on hook (three loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

Fp2SCCl

Insert hook around the front of first st post of 2DCCl, yo, pull through a loop (two loops on hook). Insert hook around second st post of same 2DCCl, yo, pull through a loop (three loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through all three loops on hook.

Invis Join

Note: Can be substituted with Sl St. Refer also to YouTube video.

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.

Mod Bead

Note: This Modified Bead St instead uses a DC post from the prev rnd. It is finished differently by yo and pulling yarn through all but the last loop on hook first, and then yo and pulling yarn through both remaining loops. This gives it a pretty turban appearance. Refer to also YouTube video.

Yo, insert hook behind the st post of prev rnd  DC, yo, pull through a loop (around DC st post). [Yo, insert hook behind the same st post as before (beneath the existing loops), yo, pull through a loop (around DC st post)] three times in total (for nine loops on hook). Pull up on hook lightly to loosen loops slightly. Yo, pull yarn through first eight loops on hook (two loops on hook). Yo, pull yarn through both loops on hook (one loop on hook).

SC-Pct

Note: Loops to insert the hook for the Sl St are provided in Image 1, below. If preferred, the Sl St can instead be made in FLO.

SC, Ch 3, Sl St back into SC using both SC FL and SC ‘V’ left leg*.

*For left-handed makers this will be right leg.

Pattern Instructions

Notes:

• [ ] contain a st sequence that should be rep according to the pattern instructions.
• Beg Ch 1, beg Ch 2, and fin Sl St/Invis Join do not count as a st.
• A st count follows each rnd instructions in ( ).
• If preferred, coasters can be made with 12 sunrays (instead of 10). Commence with 12 DC in Rnd 1 (instead of 10 DC), and then make two additional reps in each subsequent rnd.
• The 3L (to work 3LO sts for Rnd 7) is located at the back/WS of the st, behind, and approximately parallel with the BL of the st. This is most easily located by slightly folding forwards/curling over the edge of the circle so that the WS of the circle can be seen (as well as the FL and BL of the st).
• Follow instructions for only one of the Rnd 7 options (Rnd 7A or Rnd 7B).
• Images of completed rnds (Rnd 2 onwards) are provided in Appendix B of Ravelry PDF.
• If gaps appear in the crochet fabric when making the HDC in BLO then these sts can alternatively be worked in both the BL and 3L together.

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, 10 DC in circle, Invis Join into first DC.

(10 DC)

Rnd 2

Ch 2, BpDC around Ch 2 and first st (together), 2DCCl btwn first and second st posts, [BpDC around next st, 2DCCl btwn prev and next st posts] rep 9 times in total, Invis Join into first BpDC.

(10 BpDC, 10 2DCCl)

Rnd 3

Ch 1, 2 HDC in BLO of first st, Fp2DCCl around both st posts of next 2DCCl, [2 HDC in BLO of next st, Fp2DCCl around both st posts of next 2DCCl] rep 9 times in total, Invis Join into first HDC.

(20 HDC, 10 Fp2DCCl)

Rnd 4

Note: If preferred, Fp2SCCl can be substituted for Fp2DCCl (for shorter sunrays).

Ch 1, HDC in BLO of first st, 2 HDC in BLO of next st, Fp2DCCl around both st posts of next 2DCCl, [HDC in BLO of next st, 2 HDC in BLO of next st, Fp2DCCl around both st posts of next 2DCCl] rep nine times in total, Invis Join into first HDC.

(30 HDC, 10 Fp2DCCl)

Rnd 5

Note: If preferred, FpDC can be substituted for DC (for more defined sunray tips).

Ch 1, 2 HDC in BLO of first st, 3DCCl in next st,

2 HDC in BLO of next st, DC in next st, [2 HDC in BLO of next st, 3DCCl in next st, 2 HDC in BLO of next st, DC in next st] rep nine times in total, Invis Join into first HDC.

(40 HDC, 10 3DCCl, 10 DC)

Rnd 6

Ch 1, HDC in BLO of first two sts, FpHDC around next 3DCCl, HDC in BLO of next two sts, Mod Bead around next DC st post, [HDC in BLO of next two sts, FpHDC around next 3DCCl, HDC in BLO of next two sts, Mod Bead around next DC st post] rep nine times in total, Invis Join into first HDC.

(40 HDC, 10 FpHDC, 10 Mod Bead)

Rnd 7A – Simple SC

Note: If rnd appears too tight either loosen tension slightly, go up one hook size, or work two SC sts in every sixth st.

Ch 1, SC in 3LO of first and each next st around, Invis join into first SC.

(60 SC (or 70 SC if increases are applicable))

OR Rnd 7B – Picot SC

Ch 1, SC in 3LO of first st, SC-Pct in 3LO of next st, [SC in 3LO of next st, SC-Pct in 3LO of next st] rep around, Invis Join into first SC.

(30 SC, 30 SC-Pct)

Finishing

Fasten off yarn leaving a yarn tail of sufficient length to sew in.

Sew in yarn ends securely on WS of coaster.

Pattern Support

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Pattern Versioning

Acknowledgements

Many thanks to the following testers:

• Tania Barry – @shewgirlscrochetcreations on IG, shewgirl on Ravelry.
• Mary Anne Guarini – Mguarini on Ravelry.
• Sheela Bijea – @sheelabijea on IG, Kaikelasa on Ravelry.
• Cathryn – @burli_makes on IG, Burli on Ravelry.

Appendix A: Example Projects

For additional inspiration, refer to Ravelry projects.

Chartreuse

• Yarn: ~10g/0.35Oz of Fiddlesticks Superb 8 Acrylic yarn (8ply/DK/Cat. 3) in Chartreuse.
• Hook: 4mm/G/6.
• Size: ~12cm/4.75in maximum diameter.
• Rnd 7: Option B

Yellow

• Yarn: ~14g/0.5Oz of Needles 8 Ply Acrylic yarn (8ply/DK/Cat. 3) in Cornflower Yellow.
• Hook: 4mm/G/6.
• Size: ~12cm/4.75in maximum diameter.
• Rnd 7: Option B

Appendix B: Images

Completed Rnds

Refer to Ravelry PDF.