Cross-Stitched Coaster by E. J. Kirkwood

Cross-Stitched Coaster

Crochet
July 2021
Aran (8 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 8 rows = 2 inches
in Single crochet (US)/Double crochet (UK)
3.5 mm (E)
20 yards (18 m)
both US and UK
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

This pattern includes written instructions for making the coaster, a chart for the cross-stitch location, and two tutorial videos: a beginner crochet video walking you through chain stitches, turning stitches, and US single crochet/UK double crochet stitches, and a video demonstrating the cross-stitch embroidery on the completed coaster.

Materials:
Aran-weight (heavy worsted) yarn:
15 yards/13 meters MC
3 yards/3 meters CC
US size E/4 crochet hook (3.25mm)
Yarn needle
Scissors

Gauge:
8 stitches and 8 rows over 2”/5cm

Tutorials:
How to make the coaster (newbie crochet instructions)

Embroidering onto single crochet

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