Raffia Coasters – Free Crochet Pattern

We recently got some new side tables for our living room and my hubby has been super crazy about putting things down on them. He kept telling me “Use a coaster!” But guess what, we have none lying around. They have slowly disappeared over time by way of the kids stealing them for other things or getting accidentally thrown out. I decided that I was going to make a few that would be pretty and functional! I dug through my stash and instead of defaulting to cotton like I always do, I pulled out some raffia that I have been keeping for a rainy day. I love working with different materials so I thought I would give it a shot. I came up with these super easy coasters that take just a few minutes to make. Plus, since I was able to whip up quite a few in one night, it will keep the hubby happy and quiet 😉 I hope you enjoy these gorgeous Raffia Coasters! Happy Crocheting!

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Raffia Coasters

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Materials:

• Approximately 15 yds of raffia yarn (I used Premier Home Raffia Multis Yarn* in Almond and Hollow Reeds)
• Size I 5.5 mm Crochet Hook*
• Yarn Needle* for weaving ends
• Scissors*
• Blocking board*
• T Pins*

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Skill Level:

Easy

Abbreviations:

ch(s) – chain(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)
hdc – half double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
() – indicates stitch counts
* – indicates instructions to be repeated

Gauge:

4 sts & 2.8 rows = 1″

Finished Size:

4″ in diameter

Notes:

• This pattern is written in US crochet terms.
• Sizing will vary depending on how tightly or loosely you crochet. Gauge is not necessary for this pattern but if you would like to keep the sizing the same, please check your gauge before starting this project.
• This project begins with a magic circle. If you are not familiar with the magic circle, there is a tutorial listed below. If you are not comfortable working with the magic circle, you can chain 2 and work all of your stitches in the 2nd ch from hook.

Tutorials:

Magic Circle by Moogly
Invisible Join by Lookatwhatimade

Instructions:

Magic Circle, ch 1
Round 1: 8 hdc into the magic circle, join in beginning hdc. (8)
Round 2:  Ch 1, 2 hdc into each st around, join in beginning hdc (16)
Round 3: Ch 1, 1 hdc into the first st, 2 hdc into the next st, *1 hdc into the next st, 2 hdc into the next st** Repeat from * to ** around, join in beginning hdc (24)
Row 4: Ch 1, 1 hdc into the first st, 1 hdc into the next st, 2 hdc into the next st, *1 hdc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc into the next st** Repeat from * to ** around, join in beginning hdc (32)
Row 5: Ch 1, 1 hdc into the first st, 1 hdc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc into the next st, *1 hdc into each of the next 3 sts, 2 hdc into the next st** Repeat from * to ** around, join in beginning hdc. (40)
Row 6: Ch 1, sl st into each st around, join in beginning sl st with an invisible join, fasten off, weave all ends. (40)

Finish:

Using blocking mat and t-pins, wet block your coasters. It is not necessary but it will make the coasters lie flat.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!