This crochet cupcake coaster is absolutely charming! Its delightful design, resembling a tiny, colorful cupcake, brings a touch of whimsy and sweetness to any table setting. The combination of soft yarns in cupcake-inspired colors makes this coaster not only cute but also practical, providing a cozy spot for your drinks.
Crochet Cupcake Coaster Pattern
It's a simple yet creative way to add a dash of joy and warmth to your home decor. The effort and love poured into each stitch shines through, making it a perfect little masterpiece to brighten up your day.
Materials Needed:
- 4.5 mm crochet hook
- Darning needle
- Scissors
- Cotton yarn in the following colors:
- Taupe (for the base)
- Stone wash (for the icing)
- Red (for the cherry)
Base (in taupe):
Start with a slip knot and chain 11.
- Row 1: Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across (10 stitches total).
- Row 2: Chain 1 (turn your work), single crochet in the same stitch, single crochet in the next 8 stitches, 2 single crochets in the last stitch (11 stitches total).
- Row 3: Chain 1, single crochet in the same stitch, single crochet in the next 9 stitches, 2 single crochets in the last stitch (12 stitches total).
- Continue increasing by 1 stitch at the end of each row until you have 16 stitches across (Row 7).
Icing (switch to stone wash yarn):
Row 8: Attach new yarn, chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet), work 3 double crochets together (dc3tog) in the same stitch (first cluster made), chain 1, skip 1 stitch, in the next stitch work 4 double crochets together (4dc together) to form the next cluster. Repeat - across until the end of the row, ending with a cluster. You should have 8 clusters.
- Row 9: Chain 1, turn, slip stitch into the first chain-1 space, chain 3, 3dc together in the same space. Repeat for each chain-1 space across. This row will have 7 clusters.
- Rows 10-11: Continue the pattern established in Row 9, decreasing the number of clusters by one each row. Row 10 will have 6 clusters, and Row 11 will have 5 clusters.
- Row 12: Repeat the pattern, ending with 4 clusters.
Switch to red yarn for the cherry on top:
Row 13: Attach red yarn with a slip stitch to the first chain-1 space, chain 3, 3 dc together in the same space. Work 4 dc together in each chain-1 space across (3 clusters in total).
- Row 14: Chain 1, turn, slip stitch into the first chain-1 space, chain 3, 3 dc together in the same space. Work 4 dc together in the next chain-1 space. This row will have 2 clusters.
- Row 15: Chain 1, turn, slip stitch into the first chain-1 space, chain 3, work 3 dc together in the same space. Finish off and weave in all ends.
Finishing: Weave in all ends neatly.
Your cupcake coaster is now complete! Enjoy using it or give it away as a sweet handmade gift.
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