The scrappy clouds crosshatch coaster pattern has texture and looks interesting, and it works up quickly so you can make a set in no time.
If you’re anything like me, then you love finding new ways to use up all your scrap yarn. This coaster is the perfect project for using up those little bits and pieces that are too small to make anything else with.
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Naming This Crochet Coaster
Sometimes, I struggle with naming a pattern. It is so fun to get the family involved. I usually turn to my daughter and her husband as they have creative minds. Here are their ideas they gave me.
Each Cluster of Stitches Looks Like Clouds.
My son-in-law saw the first one I made with the scraps of yarn, and he said it reminded him of clouds. Clouds are amazing things. They can be so big and fluffy, or dark and brooding. They can provide shade on a hot day or bring rain when it’s needed most. And now, with this crochet coaster pattern, you can bring a bit of cloud-ness into your home.
The Crochet Crosshatch Stitch.
Of course, my daughter said some of the coasters I made with this stitch reminded her of a flower, whereas others reminded her of crosshatch lines for sketching. Well, you are going to laugh, because I started searching for the term crosshatch crochet stitch and guess what? It looks like the stitches in this coaster. So, I guess this is a version of the crosshatch crochet stitch too.
Fun & Easy Scrap Yarn Coasters
If you are looking for ways to use up your yarn scraps, I have several crochet coasters to make throughout the year. Small crochet projects that work up in no time and are useful make great gifts too. I have the coaster patterns included in my home décor patterns.
Can I crochet coasters with acrylic yarn?
Cotton is best for coasters. Yet, I have used acrylic yarn scraps with success for coasters as well. Therefore, pretty much any yarn scraps would work as a pretty decorative barrier between a glass and surface.
Directions: Scrappy Clouds Crosshatch Coaster
Skill Level
This crochet pattern is great for an advanced beginner. You should be able to complete a treble crochet stitch.
Gauge
Since I used a variety of yarn scraps, the gauge was different for each coaster.
For the Caron Simply Soft yarn, the gauge is 13 stitches for every 4-inches.
For the number 4 weight cotton yarn, the gauge is 12 stitches for every 4-inches.
Size
Depending on the yarn scraps used, the size of the coaster ranged from 5 X 5-inches up to 6 X 6-inches
Materials
Caron Simply Soft in various colors approximately 50 yards total. The colors used for the multi-colored coasters is Chartreuse, White, Plum Wine, and Blackberry.
Cotton yarn such as Peaches and Crème approximately 50 yards total. I used colors Potpourri and Royal Blue to make the solid color coasters.
Size H Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Abbreviations
CH = Chain
SC = Single Crochet
TR = Treble Crochet
SK = Skip
SP = Space
SL ST = Slip Stitch
ST = Stitch
STs = Stitches
[ ] = Repeat Between
Pattern Notes
This pattern is worked in the round as a square.
Start the pattern with a magic circle or a chain 4 and a slip stitch into the first chain stitch to make a loop. You can find a tutorial for the magic circle in the crochet tutorials.
Each chain 4 counts as a treble crochet.
This pattern can be used with a new color for each round, a solid yarn color, or a variegated yarn.
Crochet Pattern Directions
Begin
Make a magic circle
Round 1
Work 12 SC inside the magic circle. Snug up the magic circle to form a smaller ring. Join with a SL ST into the first SC ST.
Round 2
If joining a new color, add the new color before starting this round.
[CH 4 (Counts as Treble Crochet). Work a TR in next 2 STs. CH 4 (counts as Treble Crochet). SL ST into the next ST]. Repeat between [ ] 3 more times. End with SL ST into first CH 1 SP.
If joining a new color, pull this yarn color through the loop and cut off the yarn leaving enough to weave in to secure.
Round 3
If joining a new color, add the new color to the 4th CH ST of the beginning CH 4 of the previous row.
If not joining a new color, SL ST into each of the 4 CH STs until you get to the 4th CH of the beginning CH STs of the previous row.
Continue with the pattern
[CH 4 (Counts as Treble Crochet). Work a TR in next 2 STs. CH 4 (counts as Treble Crochet). SL ST into the next ST. CH 4 (Counts as Treble Crochet), work 3 TR in the side of the CH 4 STs. SL ST into the 4th CH of the next CH 4 STs]. Repeat between [ ] 3 more times. End with a SL ST into the beginning ST.
Round 4
If joining a new color, add the new color to the 4th CH ST of the beginning CH 4 of the previous row.
If not joining a new color, SL ST into each of the 4 CH STs until you get to the 4th CH of the beginning CH STs of the previous row.
[CH 4 (Counts as Treble Crochet). Work TR in next 2 STs. CH 4 (counts as Treble Crochet). SL ST into the next ST. CH 4 (Counts as Treble Crochet), work 3 TR in the side of the CH 4 STs. SL ST into the 4th CH of the next CH 4 STs. CH 4 (Counts as Treble Crochet), work a TR in the next 3 STs. SL ST into the 4th CH of the next CH 4 STs]. Repeat between [ ] 3 more times. End with a SL ST into the beginning ST.
Finishing
Work a chain stitch, cut the yarn off leaving about a 12-inch tail. Draw the yarn through the chain stitch and pull snug. Use the yarn needle to weave in the yarn tail and snip off excess yarn.
Video Tutorial for the Scrappy Clouds Crosshatch Coaster
Right hand and left hand crochet tutorial showing the entire coaster pattern including changing color.
Here are a few links to a few other each crochet patterns that work up quickly too.
You can find Victoria crocheting, quilting, and creating recipes. She has cooked in restaurants for over 20 years, including many larger parties. She learned to crochet when she was just 11 years old and has been crocheting ever since; over 50 years now. Over 40 years ago, she loved her first class in sewing and continues to hone her skills in quilting. Many have enjoyed the handmade gifts over the years. In her professional career, she has worked in management in a wide variety of businesses including higher education as a dean of a division. All the while attending college part-time to achieve her doctorate in higher education with an emphasis in e-learning.