If you are looking for a cute and quick project this may be the one for you! These little lemon coasters work up super fast, making them great for sprucing up your home or giving as a gift. These are a low cost, reusable gift that can last a long time! I love making a set of these and giving them to others as a house warming present. They would also be a perfect accompaniment to some cute thrifted glasses and a cocktail recipe. Yum!
| Supplies | Stitches Used/Abbreviations |
| Medium weight cotton yarn (4) in yellow and green. 5mm hook (H-8) Yarn needle | MC – Magic circle Ch – Chain Sc – Single crochet Hdc – Half double crochet Dc – Double crochet Sl St – Slip stitch |
Notes: First chain 2 will count as a HDC. Sl st into the first HDC of each round to join. This pattern is worked in the round. Numbers in abbreviations equal number of stitches you should have at the end of that row. I am using Loops & Threads Classic Cotton yarn as I try to stay away from synthetic fibers. This project does not need full skeins of either color, unless making a lot of coasters!
Lemon (Yellow yarn)
MC
Row 1: Ch 2, 5 hdc around, sl st into 1st stitch (6)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each stitch around, sl st into 1st stitch (12)
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each stitch around, sl st into 1st stitch (24)
Row 4: Ch 1, *1 hdc in first stitch, 2 hdc in next stitch*. Repeat * x11 (36)
Row 5: Ch 1, *1 hdc in first stitch, 2 hdc in next stitch*. Repeat * x17 (54)
Row 6: Ch 1, sl st in each stitch x 15. Yarn over, *insert into next stitch, pull up a loop* repeat * 4 times. You should have 11 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all loops. Ch 1, sl st into the last space we pulled up a loop from to anchor. Sl st the rest of the round. Sl st to join and fasten off.
Leaf (Green yarn)
Leaving a long tail, ch 6
Sc in 2nd chain from hook. Hdc in next stitch, dc in next two stitches, 6 dc in last stitch on the chain.
Rotate so you are working down the opposite side of the initial ch 6. Dc in next 2 stitches, hdc in next stitch, sc in last stitch. Hdc into the first hdc and fasten off.
Assembly
Using the long tail and yarn needle, hand sew the leaf onto the top of the lemon base.
Repeat this pattern as many times as you would like to create a nice set for yourself! I hope you enjoyed this pattern. Let me know your thoughts or any questions! Happy Crafting
