{"id":2216,"date":"2025-06-23T10:55:14","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyberpunk2077.cam\/?p=2216"},"modified":"2025-06-23T10:55:14","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T10:55:14","slug":"%f0%9f%8c%b8-how-to-make-a-very-easy-flower-coaster-motif-with-striped-colors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyberpunk2077.cam\/?p=2216","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf38 How to Make a Very Easy Flower Coaster Motif with Striped Colors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Let&#8217;s crochet a sweet and simple <strong>striped flower coaster<\/strong>! This project is perfect for beginners looking to make something pretty and practical quickly. It&#8217;s also a fantastic way to use up those colorful yarn scraps you have lying around and create a vibrant, eye-catching accessory for your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"838\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cyberpunk2077.cam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crochettech.com-4-4-838x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2219\" style=\"width:960px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyberpunk2077.cam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crochettech.com-4-4-838x1024.jpg 838w, https:\/\/cyberpunk2077.cam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crochettech.com-4-4-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/cyberpunk2077.cam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crochettech.com-4-4-768x939.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyberpunk2077.cam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crochettech.com-4-4.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Crochet a Very Easy Striped Flower Coaster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This pattern creates a cute, flat flower with striped petals, ideal for protecting your surfaces from drinks while adding a pop of handmade charm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skill Level: Easy to Beginner-Friendly<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Basic crochet stitches:<\/strong> chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working in <strong>rounds<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Creating a <strong>Magic Ring (MR)<\/strong> (optional but highly recommended for a tight center).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performing <strong>clean color changes<\/strong> at the end of a round.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finished Coaster Dimensions (Approximate):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4.5-5.5 inches (11.5-14 cm) in diameter, depending on your yarn and tension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Materials You&#8217;ll Need:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Yarn:<\/strong> Approximately 30-50 yards (27-45 meters) of <strong>Worsted Weight (Medium #4) Cotton Yarn<\/strong>. Cotton is highly recommended because it&#8217;s absorbent and heat-resistant, making it ideal for coasters.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Color A (Center &amp; Petal Stripe 1):<\/strong> Approx. 15-25 yards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Color B (Petal Stripe 2):<\/strong> Approx. 10-20 yards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>(Optional: You can use a third color for the final coaster base if you like!)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Crochet Hook:<\/strong> <strong>Size H\/5.0mm<\/strong>. Or the hook size that gives you a sturdy yet flexible fabric.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yarn Needle (Tapestry Needle):<\/strong> Essential for seamlessly weaving in all your loose ends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scissors<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gauge:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gauge isn&#8217;t critical for a coaster, but aiming for <strong>consistent tension<\/strong> will result in a neater and more effective coaster. If your coaster is too loose, it might not be as absorbent; if it&#8217;s too tight, it might be stiff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Abbreviations Used:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ch:<\/strong> chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>sl st:<\/strong> slip stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>sc:<\/strong> single crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>dc:<\/strong> double crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>st(s):<\/strong> stitch(es)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MR:<\/strong> Magic Ring (also called Magic Circle or Adjustable Ring)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>():<\/strong> repeat instructions within parentheses a specified number of times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>[]:<\/strong> indicates the total number of stitches at the end of a round.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"838\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cyberpunk2077.cam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crochettech.com-7-1-838x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2218\" style=\"width:960px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyberpunk2077.cam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crochettech.com-7-1-838x1024.jpg 838w, https:\/\/cyberpunk2077.cam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crochettech.com-7-1-245x300.jpg 245w, https:\/\/cyberpunk2077.cam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crochettech.com-7-1-768x939.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyberpunk2077.cam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crochettech.com-7-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make a Clean Color Change at the End of a Round:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This technique is key to creating neat, crisp stripes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work the <strong>last stitch<\/strong> of your current round as usual, but <strong>stop when you have two loops left on your hook<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Drop the current color.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pick up your <strong>new color<\/strong>, yarn over with the new color, and pull it through the remaining two loops on your hook to complete the stitch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Now, using the new color, <strong>sl st<\/strong> into the first stitch of the round (or the top of your turning chain, if applicable) to join.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Always cut the old color yarn<\/strong>, leaving a 4-6 inch tail. You&#8217;ll weave these tails in later for a clean finish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Let&#8217;s Crochet Your Striped Flower Coaster!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This pattern builds the coaster in layers: the center, then the striped petals, and finally a flat coaster base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part 1: Flower Center (Color A)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start:<\/strong> Make a <strong>Magic Ring (MR)<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Alternative Start (if you prefer not to use a MR):<\/em> Ch 4, then sl st into the first chain to form a ring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Round 1:<\/strong> Ch 1 (does NOT count as a stitch). Work 10 <strong>single crochet (sc)<\/strong> stitches into the MR. Pull the tail tightly to close the center hole. <strong>Sl st<\/strong> into the first sc to join the round. <strong>[10 sc]<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Round 2:<\/strong> Ch 2 (does NOT count as a stitch). Work 2 <strong>double crochet (dc)<\/strong> stitches into each stitch around. <strong>[20 dc]<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the <strong>very last dc<\/strong> of this round, perform a <strong>clean color change to Color B<\/strong> (refer to the &#8220;How to Make a Clean Color Change&#8221; section above). After completing the stitch with Color B, <strong>sl st<\/strong> into the top of the first dc of the round to join. <strong>Cut Color A<\/strong>, leaving a 4-inch tail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part 2: Striped Petals (Alternating Color B &amp; Color A)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This is where your coaster gets its distinctive striped look! Each petal will have two rows in alternating colors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Round 3 (Petal Row 1 &#8211; Color B):<\/strong> Ch 1 (does NOT count as a stitch).\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>*In the first stitch where you joined, <strong>sl st<\/strong>. Then, (Ch 2, work <strong>2 dc<\/strong> into the next stitch, ch 2, sl st into the next stitch).* Repeat from * to * 9 more times around. You will be working into <strong>every <em>other<\/em> stitch<\/strong> from the previous Round 2.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You will have 10 small petal bases. Do <strong>NOT<\/strong> sl st to join at the very end of this round to form a closed loop. Instead, prepare for a color change for the next row of petals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the <strong>last sl st<\/strong> of this round, perform a <strong>clean color change to Color A<\/strong>. <strong>Cut Color B<\/strong>, leaving a 4-inch tail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Round 4 (Petal Row 2 &#8211; Color A):<\/strong><strong>Turn your work<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll now be working into the <strong>ch-2 spaces<\/strong> and the <strong>dc stitches<\/strong> of the petals you just created in Round 3.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ch 1 (does NOT count as a stitch).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the first <strong>ch-2 space<\/strong> of the first petal: (<strong>sc<\/strong>, <strong>dc<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <strong>2 dc<\/strong> stitches of that same petal: <strong>dc<\/strong> in the first dc, <strong>dc<\/strong> in the second dc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the next <strong>ch-2 space<\/strong> of the same petal: (<strong>dc<\/strong>, <strong>sc<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sl st<\/strong> into the sl st <em>between<\/em> the first and second petals from Round 3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat this sequence for each of the remaining 9 petals:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>*(In the next ch-2 space: <strong>sc<\/strong>, <strong>dc<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(In the next 2 dc stitches: <strong>dc<\/strong>, <strong>dc<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(In the next ch-2 space: <strong>dc<\/strong>, <strong>sc<\/strong>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sl st<\/strong> into the sl st between the current and next petal from Round 3.*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After the very last petal, <strong>sl st<\/strong> into the first sc stitch you made at the beginning of this Round 4 to securely finish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fasten off (FO)<\/strong> Color A, leaving a 6-inch tail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cyberpunk2077.cam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crochettech.com-8-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2217\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cyberpunk2077.cam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crochettech.com-8-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cyberpunk2077.cam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crochettech.com-8-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cyberpunk2077.cam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crochettech.com-8-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cyberpunk2077.cam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crochettech.com-8-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cyberpunk2077.cam\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/crochettech.com-8-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part 3: Coaster Base \/ Edging (Color A or an Optional Third Color)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This step creates a solid, flat back for your coaster and provides a neat, finished edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Turn your work to the back<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll work into the remaining unworked loops from <strong>Round 2<\/strong> (the stitches you skipped when forming the petal bases in Round 3) or directly into the back of the stitches from Round 3.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Join <strong>Color A<\/strong> (or your optional third color) with a <strong>sl st<\/strong> into any unworked stitch from <strong>Round 2<\/strong>. You should have 10 unworked stitches from Round 2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Round 5 (Coaster Base):<\/strong> Ch 2 (does NOT count as a stitch). Work <strong>2 hdc<\/strong> into each unworked stitch from Round 2 around. <strong>Sl st<\/strong> into the top of the first hdc to join. <strong>[20 hdc]<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Round 6:<\/strong> Ch 2. (Hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st) around. <strong>Sl st<\/strong> into the top of the first hdc to join. <strong>[30 hdc]<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Round 7:<\/strong> Ch 2. (Hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st) around. <strong>Sl st<\/strong> into the top of the first hdc to join. <strong>[40 hdc]<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>This should give you a good, solid coaster base. If you want a slightly larger coaster, you could add another increase round (e.g., Round 8: Ch 2, (hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st) around).<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Round (Optional &#8211; Edging for firmness):<\/strong> Ch 1. <strong>Sc<\/strong> in each hdc around. <strong>Sl st<\/strong> to the first sc to join. This creates a very neat, firm edge.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Part 4: Finishing Your Striped Flower Coaster<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fasten Off:<\/strong> After completing your final round, cut your yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Yarn over and pull the tail completely through the loop on your hook to secure the last stitch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weave in All Ends:<\/strong> This is a crucial step for a beautiful and durable coaster, especially with the frequent color changes. Thread each yarn tail onto your yarn needle. Carefully weave them through several stitches of the <strong>same color<\/strong> on the back side of your coaster, making them secure and invisible. Take your time to ensure all tails are tucked away neatly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shape:<\/strong> Gently lay your coaster flat and use your fingers to shape the petals, ensuring they lie flat and the stripes are well-defined.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ve now created a truly beautiful and unique <strong>striped flower crochet coaster<\/strong>! This is a wonderful way to add a custom, colorful touch to your home or create a heartfelt handmade gift. What two (or three!) colors will you choose for your next striped flower coaster?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=KYTrM0RzMj8\">Watch Tutorial<\/a><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Motif, Coaster, Flower. Make and Sell. How to make a very easy fower coaster motif. Tunisian crochet\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KYTrM0RzMj8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s crochet a sweet and simple striped flower coaster! 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