I am loving color lately, and these Smiley Face Coasters are bursting with color, and I am here for it!
DESCRIPTION
The Beginner Smiley Face Coaster takes a modern spin on a classic crochet pattern. The Smiley Face Coaster is great for a beginner, functional, and most importantly cute.
A full video tutorial is included (scroll to the bottom), so if you feel intimidated by the design, don’t!
The coaster is made using chains and single crochets in rows and then the smiley face is sewn on.
You can freehand the embroidered Smiley Face or I have a template you can use, which you can find in the written pattern.
THE YARN
For this crochet pattern, I used #4 worsted cotton yarn. I chose “Lily Sugar ‘n Cream” because of the durability and collection of colors available.
The colors I used in the pictures are “Hot Pink” “Tea Rose”, “Yellow”, and “Ecru”.
I would recommend sticking to a cotton yarn for these coasters. The cotton soaks up the condensation better than an acrylic will.
DIFFICULTY
This Smiley Face Coasters are a beginner crochet pattern with detailed explanations. It is considered an absolute beginner crochet pattern.
A full video tutorial is also included, so scroll down if you learn better with video.
To make the Beginner Smiley Face Coaster, you will need-
MATERIALS
- US H/5.00 mm
- 15 yds of “Lily Sugar ‘n Cream” in Tea Rose, Yellow, Ecru, and Hot Pink
- 5 yds of “Lily Sugar ‘n Cream” in Black
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Disappearing Ink
- Smiley Face Template
GAUGE
7 sc sts = 2″
8 rows = 2″
FINISHED SIZE
4.5 x 4.5 inches
TERMINOLOGY
US Crochet Terms Used
- ch(s) – chain(s)
- sc – single crochet
- st/sts – stitch/Stitches
Coaster
ch 15
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, turn (14 sts)
Rows 2-15: ch 1, sc across, turn (14 sts)
Rows 16: ch 1, sc across (14 sts)
Fasten off leaving a 2.5″ tail. Weave in ends. Black coaster so it lays flat.
Embroider Smiley Face
Step 1: Cut out the Smiley Face Template
Step 2: Place template on coaster. Using disappearing ink, mark the smiley face onto coaster.
Step 3: Cut 1.5 yards of black and thread tapestry needle.
Step 4: Sew the smiley face onto the coaster (see video for tips with embroidery)
Step 5: Knot beginning and ending tails and weave in ends.
I can’t wait to see what to see your Beginner Smiley Face Coasters!
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