Stitch School Learn to Crochet Crochet your first set of coasters with Yarnspirations designer Seema. Start Your First Crochet Project! Make a set of chic coasters with this free beginner crochet pattern. This circular two-color design is small in scale, but not in style! You'll be able to work up a set quickly and improve your skills with each coaster you make. Perfect for your home or for a gift. Watch our complete video tutorial below for step-by-step instructions. No prior crochet experience is needed. We've used Lily Sugar'n Cream, which is a 100% cotton yarn that's machine washable and dryable and available in a range of colors. Pretty and practical. Materials 1 ball of Lily Sugar'n Cream for the main color 1 ball of Lily Sugar'n Cream in each stripe color you'd like Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook Plus, additional craft supplies noted in the video below If you haven’t got your material yet, you can grab them here. Download Free Pattern Pattern Tutorial Watch as Seema Persaud of the Yarnspirations Design Team shows you step-by-step how to crochet coasters as your first project. In this crochet tutorial video you'll learn How to read a crochet pattern (1:33) How to make a gauge swatch (2:34) and "check gauge" (11:42) How to make a slip knot (3:33) How to hold a crochet hook (4:29) How to hold your yarn (4:55) How to make a foundation chain (5:23) How to do single crochet (7:22) How to crochet in the round to make a circle (14:03) How to do half double crochet (14:55) How to join with a slip stitch (16:15) How to fasten off (25:48) How to weave in your ends (26:22) Plus, how to read a crochet diagram! (28:41) Tip Follow along at your own pace! Slow down or speed up the video by clicking the gear icon on the bottom right of the video player. Then click "Playback Speed" and adjust to your desired pace. You can also follow along round-by-round! The first timestamps listed below show how to make the coaster using the written instructions, while the second timestamp shows how to make the coaster using the diagram. 1st round: 14:17 & 30:22 2nd round: 17:20 & 32:48 3rd round: 19:24 & 34:36 4th round: 22:23 & 36:47 5th round: 24:42 & 39:00 Skills, Details & Handy Tips Need a little extra help? The diagrams and videos below help break down each individual technique, so you can master your new-found crochet skills. Foundation Chain Single Crochet Half Double Crochet Foundation Chain Tip As you chain, move your left thumb up along the foundation chain. It'll help you make more evenly sized chains. Single Crochet Half Double Show Us Your Stuff! We want to see your coasters! Let other like-minded newbies take a peek at your hard work by sharing a photo in our private Facebook Group. You can also tag us on Instagram using #Yarnspirations and #Learn2Crochet. Don't forget to check out our yarn collection to find yarns of all colors, weights and fibers. Plus, browse our free crochet patterns to find beginner-friendly patterns for blankets, hats, scarves, garments and more. Meet Seema Seema Persaud joined Yarnspirations’ Design Team in 2019. She’s passionate about yarn and textiles, and enjoys experimenting with other fiber crafts, including weaving, punch needle and embroidery. When she’s away from her yarn, she’s usually sewing, gardening or trying new recipes in the kitchen.
