Free Crochet Coaster Pattern
Create a textured crochet coaster with this free pattern which uses the Blackberry stitch. The added blackberry stitches around the edge of the coaster, hugs the base of your glass.
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Blackberry Stitch Crochet Coaster | Free Crochet Pattern
This free crochet coaster pattern is a great introduction to the Blackberry stitch; a form of bobble stitch that creates the most amazing texture.
The placement of the Blackberry stitches on this coaster, cradle your glass or mug, keeping those drips and watermarks at bay.
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I fell in love with the Blackberry Stitch when creating the corresponding tea pot cosy which released exclusively with Happily Hooked Magazine earlier this year.
Unlike other puff or bobble stitches, the Blackberry stitch shows on the wrong side of the crochet fabric. To counteract that in this crochet coaster pattern, the round is turned so that the Blackberry stitches show on the right side of the project.
Keep an eye out for where to turn your coaster before you make those blackberry stitches.
How to crochet this free coaster pattern
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials:
- DK/Size 3 100% Cotton
- I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran in the following shades:
- A – 462 – Rosy Pink
- C -443 – Tea Rose
- Click here to purchase this yarn from LoveCrafts
- 4mm Crochet Hook
- Scissors
Abbreviations: US terms (UK in brackets)
St(s) Stitches
Ch Chain
Berry Berry Stitch
Hdc (HTr) Half Double Crochet (Half Treble Crochet)
Crab St Reverse Single (double) Crochet
Gauge:
- is not essential for this project.
Finished Size:
- 6” across
Pattern Notes:
- Read through entire pattern before beginning. Please email [email protected] if you need assistance
- Similar worsted weight yarns may be substituted
- Beginning ch-1 does NOT count as stitch.
- Pattern is worked in the round
Special Stitches
Blackberry Stitch = Berry
- yo, insert hook in indicated, yo, pull up loop,
- yo, pull through 1 (3 loops on hook),
- yo, insert hook in same, yo, pull up loop,
- yo, pull through 1 loop (5 loops on hook),
- yo, insert hook in same, yo, pull up loop,
- yo, pull through 1 loop (7 loops on hook),
- yo, pull through all loops on hook
Crab Stitch (also known as Reverse sc (dc))
Crab st is worked in opposite direction =
- insert hook in previous st, yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through 2.
Blackberry Crochet Coaster Pattern
Round 1 (RS): Make magic ring (alternatively, ch 4, sl st to 1st ch to create ring), ch 1, 8 hdc in ring, join, (8 hdc)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each around, join. (16 hdc)
Round 3: Ch 1, hdc in same, 2 hdc in next, *hdc in next, 2 hdc in next; repeat from * around, join (24 hdc)
Round 4: Ch 1, hdc in same, hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, *hdc in next 2, 2 hdc in next; repeat from * around, join (32 hdc)
Round 5: Ch 1, hdc in same, hdc in next 3, 2 hdc in next, *hdc in next 3, 2 hdc in next; repeat from * around, join, turn (40 hdc)
Round 6: (WS) Ch 1, hdc in same, berry in next, hdc in next, berry in next, (hdc, berry) in next, *[hdc in next, berry in next] 2 times, (hdc, Berry) in next; repeat from * around, join, TURN. (24 hdc, 24 berry)
Round 7: (RS) Ch 1, crab st in each around.
Fasten off, weave in ends. Block if desired.