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PINWHEEL COASTER
About this pattern:
This is an easy-to-follow pattern written in standard
American terms, suitable for an intermediate
crocheter familiar with basic crochet stitches, color-
changing techniques, and working the rounds in
non-traditional ways. Gauge is not critical; and both
the size and the color are easily customizable.
Materials Needed:
Medium-weight yarn (such as worsted) in a
base color and in 8 contrast colors
4 mm hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Finished Size:
Approximately 5 in (12.5 cm) diameter.
Stitches used to crochet
this pinwheel coaster:
ch chain stitch
sl st slip stitch
sc single crochet
hdc half-double crochet
dc double crochet
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How to read the pattern All stitches separated by commas
are meant to be worked into a
single stitch of the previous round
(or into the space specified).
Stitches following a dash are to
be worked into the next stitch of
the previous round (or the space
specified).
How to work the stitches Chain Stitch Draw yarn though the loop on the
hook.
Slip Stitch Insert hook into a stitch - draw
yarn through both the stitch and
the loop on the hook.
Single Crochet Insert hook into a stitch - yarn
over and draw yarn through the
stitch (=2 loops on the hook) -
yarn over and draw yarn through
both loops on the hook.
Half-Double Crochet Yarn over - insert hook into a
stitch - yarn over and draw yarn
through the stitch (=3 loops on
the hook) - yarn over and draw
yarn through all three loops on
the hook.
Double Crochet Yarn over - insert hook into a
stitch - yarn over and draw yarn
through the stitch (=3 loops on
the hook) - yarn over and draw
yarn through 2 loops on the hook
(=2 loops on the hook) - yarn over
and draw yarn through remaining
two loops on the hook.
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Pattern Instructions
Round 1: LIGHT GREY center circle
work into a magic ring (or ch 2 and work into the 2nd ch from the hook):
ch 3, 15 dc - sl st to join
Round 2A: LIGHT GREY spikes
{ch 10 - [work into ch stitches: dc into 5th ch from the hook - dc - dc- dc
- sc] - sl st into the same dc of Round 1 from where ch 10 started} -
*sl st into the next dc - {sl st into next dc - ch 10 - [work into ch stitches:
dc into 5th ch from the hook - dc - dc- dc - sc] - sl st into the same dc of
Round 1 from where ch 10 started}* 7 times - fasten off and weave
ends in
Round 2B: CONTRAST spikes
*Join a new color to the dc of Round 1 between two grey spikes (over
the sl st of Round 2) with a sl st - {ch 10 - [work into ch stitches: dc into
5th ch from the hook - dc - dc- dc - sc] - sl st into the same dc of Round
1] - sl st into the same dc of Round 1} - fasten off and weave ends in*
repeat 7 more times with 7 different colors
Round 3: LIGHT GREY scalloped edge
*[work into ch 4 spaces at the outer tip of each spike]: sl st, ch 3, sl st -
ch 2* 16 times - sl st to join
Round 4: LIGHT GREY scalloped edge, continued
[work into ch spaces]: ch 1, 3 hdc - *sc - 4 hdc* 15 times - sc - sl st to
join - fasten off and weave ends in
*Repeat instructions between stars*
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Finishing Tips
Don’t forget to block your finished coaster. Blocking helps the yarn
relax and ensures your coaster will keep its flat, round shape longer.
Blocking
Pin the coaster to a Styrofoam or cork board. Start by pinning the
base of each of the 16 spikes. Then continue by pinning scallops at
the outer edge, starting at 12 o’clock, moving to 6 o’clock, then 9 and
6, and so on. By pinning scallops in even intervals and always
opposite each other, you will be able to create gentle tension and so
shape the coaster into a flat, even, round circle. Place each pin
carefully to maintain this shape. Rearrange pins if necessary to
achieve desired effect.
Spray the pinned coaster with water until it is thoroughly saturated.
Blot away any extra water and leave the coaster to dry completely.
Carefully remove the pins.
If your coaster gets soiled, clean it in a matter appropriate for the
fiber you used to make the it, and then block it again as described
above.
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