Crochet Doily Coaster

This elegant crochet doily coaster is both practical and beautiful, designed to protect your surfaces while adding a touch of charm. With delicate lacework, it’s perfect for supporting teacups or coffee mugs.

Materials

• Size 10 cotton thread: White (or a color of your choice)
• 4.00 mm (G) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

Gauge isn’t critical for this project, but aim for approximately 8 stitches per inch and 8 rows per inch in double crochet.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sp = space
• rep = repeat

Instructions

1. Start with a slip knot on your hook.
2. Chain 6 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
3. Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as first dc), make 11 more dc in the ring. Join with sl st to top of chain 3. (12 dc total)
4. Round 2: Chain 3, (dc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch) around. Join with sl st to top of chain 3. (18 dc total)
5. Round 3: Chain 3, (dc in next 2 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch) around. Join with sl st to top of chain 3. (24 dc total)
6. Round 4: Chain 3, *(dc in next 3 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch)*, repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of chain 3. (30 dc total)
7. Round 5: Chain 3, *(dc in next 4 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch)*, repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of chain 3. (36 dc total)
8. Round 6: Chain 3, *(dc in next 5 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch)*, repeat from * to * around. Join with sl st to top of chain 3. (42 dc total)
9. Round 7: For the lace edge, chain 3, *(dc in next stitch, ch 2, skip next stitch)*, repeat from * to * around, then join with sl st to top of chain 3.
10. Finish: Cut your yarn and pull through the last stitch. Use the tapestry needle to weave in any ends.

Enjoy your beautiful crochet doily coaster! These coasters can be customized with different colors and make lovely handmade gifts.