Brighten up any space with these easy-to-make, summery coasters! Ideal for adding a splash of colour to your outdoor décor, they are not only easy to make but also good value, too, as one 50g ball of DK yarn makes up to six of these coasters. Make up a stack before your next BBQ or why not even gift them?

US TERMS USED

Level: Confident Beginner

Gauge: 20 stitches, 24 rows to 10 cm/4”

Yarn: Less than 50g/75m of DK Cotton that works up to the gauge required in half double crochet. For this pattern, with samples crocheted using Hobbii Rainbow 8/8 Cotton in Curry, Light Coral, Mint and White. One 50g/75m ball of DK yarn can make up to six coasters.

Tools: 5mm crochet hook, scissors,

Skills: Making a magic ring (optional), yarn over (yo), skip stitches (sk), chain stitch (ch st), slip stitch (sl st), half double crochet (hdc), bobble stitch with 5 loops (instructions are given in the Notes section), changing colours (optional), weaving in ends, wet blocking (optional).