Free Pattern: Prismatic Solar Flare Coaster

Free Pattern: Prismatic Solar Flare Coaster

Brighten your table setting with the Prismatic Solar Flare Coaster, a vibrant crochet piece inspired by the dynamic energy of solar flares. This coaster combines bold colors and intricate textures to create a striking and functional art piece. Perfect for beginners, this pattern will guide you through creating a colorful addition to your home decor.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Cotton DK in vibrant yellow, orange, red, and violet
• Hook: 3.5 mm crochet hook
• Scissors: For cutting yarn
• Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these detailed instructions to create your Prismatic Solar Flare Coaster:

Round 1

1. Using the yellow yarn, create a magic ring.
2. Work 8 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring.
3. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first single crochet. You should have 8 stitches.

Round 2

1. Chain (ch) 1.
2. Work 2 single crochets in each stitch around.
3. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. You should have 16 stitches.

Round 3

1. Change to orange yarn.
2. Chain 1.
3. Work 1 single crochet in the next stitch, then 2 single crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around.
4. Join with a slip stitch. You should have 24 stitches.

Round 4

1. Chain 1.
2. Work 1 single crochet in the next 2 stitches, then 2 single crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around.
3. Join with a slip stitch. You should have 32 stitches.

Round 5

1. Change to red yarn.
2. Chain 1.
3. Work 1 single crochet in the next 3 stitches, then 2 single crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around.
4. Join with a slip stitch. You should have 40 stitches.

Round 6

1. Chain 1.
2. Work 1 single crochet in the next 4 stitches, then 2 single crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around.
3. Join with a slip stitch. You should have 48 stitches.

Round 7

1. Change to violet yarn.
2. Chain 1.
3. Work 1 single crochet in the next 5 stitches, then 2 single crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around.
4. Join with a slip stitch. You should have 56 stitches.

Round 8

1. Chain 1.
2. Work 1 single crochet in the next 6 stitches, then 2 single crochets in the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around.
3. Join with a slip stitch. You should have 64 stitches.

Finishing

1. Fasten off the yarn and cut it, leaving a tail for weaving in.
2. Using the tapestry needle, weave in all ends securely.

Your Prismatic Solar Flare Coaster is now complete! Enjoy the vibrant colors and the unique texture it brings to your table setting.