Crochet Moms Vintage Coasters Tutorial Step By Step

In this fun crochet session where we make Moms Vintage Coasters together. With her easy-to-follow guide, you'll learn how to turn simple yarn into charming coasters that bring a touch of nostalgia to any table. This tutorial is perfect for both beginners and seasoned crocheters looking for a quick, satisfying project.

Crochet Moms Vintage Coasters Tutorial

Materials Needed:

Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Yarn (double stranded)
5 mm crochet hook
Scissors
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
Cardboard for making fringe (optional)

Abbreviations:

ch - chain,
hdc - half double crochet

Pattern:

Splitting Yarn:

Split your 50 g balls of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton yarn into two to create double strands.

Starting Chain:

Make a slip knot, ch 13. (The 13th ch is for turning, your working rows will consist of 12 sts).

Foundation Row (Row 1):

Start in the second ch from the hook.
Work in the third loop of the chain (the horizontal bar at the back) to create a nicer edge.
Hdc across for a total of 12 hdc.

Turning:

Ch 1 at the end of the row (do this for every row), then turn your work like turning a page.

Rows 2-8:

Hdc in each st across (12 sts), placing stitch markers at the end of each row to mark your work.

Color Changes:

If you have finished a stripe and need to change colors, do so on the last yarn over of the last hdc of the row.
Cut the yarn leaving a tail long enough for weaving in.
Start the next color with a ch 1 and turn your work.

Fringe (Optional):

Cut a piece of cardboard 2 inches tall. Wrap the yarn around it to create 4-inch long pieces (which become 2 inches when folded).
Fold the yarn in half to form a loop, place your hook from back to front through an edge stitch of the coaster.
Pull the loop through, then the yarn ends through the loop, and tighten to attach the fringe.
Apply this technique evenly along the sides of the coaster using alternative colors as desired.

Finishing Fringe:

Use a needle to separate the plies of the yarn in each fringe.
Brush out each fringe with a fine-toothed comb, metal brush, or pet brush for a fluffy appearance.
Trim the fringes evenly with scissors.