Bring out your inner superhero with the Crochet Captain America Shield Coaster Pattern, a captivating project perfect for Marvel enthusiasts and crochet lovers alike! This delightful pattern allows you to craft your very own piece of iconic Americana, transforming the famous red, white, and blue shield into practical yet playful coasters.
Crochet Captain America Shield Coaster
Whether you’re looking to add a dash of heroism to your coffee table or give a phenomenal gift to a Marvel fan, this pattern offers an enjoyable and fulfilling crafting experience, ensuring that each stitch brings you closer to owning a unique and awe-inspiring creation.
Materials needed:
- 100% cotton lightweight yarn in red, white, and blue
- 2 mm crochet hook
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Star (Center of Shield):
Round 1:
- Start with a magic ring.
- Chain (ch) 2 (counts as 1 half-double crochet [hdc]).
- Make 14 hdc into the ring.
- Slip stitch (sl st) on top of the chain 2 to join.
After Round 2:
- Chain (ch) 4.
- Single crochet (sc) in the second chain from the hook, 1 half-double crochet (hdc), 1 double crochet (dc).
- Skip 2 stitches, slip stitch (sl st) in the 3rd.
- Ch 4 and repeat the sequence 4 more times to create the star points.
- Once completed, pull the yarn through and cut it.
- Weave in the tails.
Round 3:
- Switch to the blue color yarn.
- Work 1 standing treble between two star points.
- Work only in the back loop now: 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc.
- Skip, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc.
- 1 treble in the center of the next star point space.
- Repeat this sequence all around.
- Slip stitch (sl st) on top of the first treble to join.
- Pull the yarn through and cut it.
- Weave in the tails.
For Round 4:
- Switch to the red color yarn.
- Work 1 standing double crochet (dc) on top of one of the star points (work through both loops).
- Make 3 dc, then 2 dc in the same stitch.
- 4 dc, followed by making 2 dc in the same stitch.
- Repeat this sequence all around the star.
- Slip stitch (sl st) to join.
- Pull the yarn through and cut it.
Round 5:
- Switch back to the white yarn.
- Work 1 standing double crochet (dc).
- Make 4 dc.
- Then make 2 dc in the next stitch.
- Repeat the sequence (5 dc, 2 dc) all around.
- Slip stitch (sl st) to join.
Round 6:
- Make 6 dc, then 2 dc in the next stitch.
- Repeat this sequence all around.
- Work a seamless stitch to finish the round.
Finishing:
- Stretch your work on a foam board and lightly sprinkle with water to block it (optional).
- Let it dry.
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