Let’s be honest: my scrap yarn stash was starting to look like a small mountain, and it was officially time to do something about it. I had bags of leftover DK cotton in every bright, sunny shade you can imagine, and I needed a project that was just as fun to make as it is to look at.
I wanted something perfect for a table spread filled with tacos, margaritas, and all the best Mexican food, so I dreamt up Little Sol Coasters Crochet Pattern: A Free Scrap-Busting Project! I am absolutely obsessed with bobble stitches lately; they are such a simple way to add texture and make any project feel instantly playful and full of personality. These little circles are quick, cheerful, and the best way to give those yarn scraps a bright new life. I hope you love making them as much as I do!
I am so happy to share this pattern with you, so I am offering it here on my blog completely for free! I hope these little rays of sunshine bring as much joy to your home as they have to mine.
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 sunny stack before your next BBQ!
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 sunny stack before your next BBQ!
Table of Contents
| At A Glance: Little Sol Coasters Confident Beginner/Intermediate | |
|---|---|
| Overview | Construction: Working in the round, you will crochet a simple flat circle using half double crochet and regular increases, finishing the coaster off with bobble stitches separated by chains to create a lovely border. US terminology is used throughout. |
| Tools & Materials |
Tools: 5.0 mm crochet hook (go up half a size if you crochet tightly), scissors, yarn needle. Yarn: Less than 50g/75m of DK, Worsted, or Aran Cotton. Suggested: Hobbii Rainbow 8/8 Cotton in Curry, Light Coral, Mint, and White. Note that yarn thickness varies; please prioritize matching the required gauge. |
| Specs & Skills |
Gauge: Not important. Skills: Magic ring (optional), yarn over (yo), skip stitches (sk), chain stitch (ch st), slip stitch (sl st), half double crochet (hdc), 5-loop bobble stitch, changing colors, weaving in ends, and wet blocking. |
Stitch Information: The Bobble Stitch
- For experienced crocheters: Work 4 incomplete double crochet stitches into the same stitch or chain space until you have 5 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all five loops to complete the stitch.
- For those who would like a little more guidance: Insert your hook, yarn over, and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through two loops (2 loops remain on your hook). Repeat this process in the same space until you have 5 loops on your hook. Finally, yarn over and pull through all five loops. Slip stitch into the same space to secure your bobble.
Designer Tips: Crochet Tips for Little Sol Coasters
- Mind the Tension: Since these are coasters, you want them to sit nice and flat. If you find your circle is curling upward, you might be crocheting a little too tightly. Try going up half a hook size, or making your stitches a bit looser.
- The Magic of Blocking: If your coasters look a little wavy after you finish, do not worry. That is completely normal with cotton yarn. Giving them a quick wet block will transform them, relaxing the stitches and making them sit perfectly flat on your table.
- Play with Palettes: These are the ultimate stash-busters. While I love a bright, Mexican-inspired theme, they also look stunning in a monochromatic palette for a more minimalist vibe, or even using a variegated yarn for a fun, surprise colour change in every round.
- Making Them Larger: Because these are worked in simple rounds with regular increases, it is very easy to make them larger if you want a little mat for a plant or a mug. Just continue to increase your stitches in each round. You can find many simple flat circle guides online if you want to expand your Little Sol into a bigger sun.
Pattern:
Crocheting the Circle
- Start: Ch 4 or make a magic ring. Sl st into the first ch to form a circle.
- Round 1: Ch 2 (this counts as your first st now and throughout). Work 9 hdc into the center of the ring. Sl st into the top of the starting ch 2 to join (10 sts).
- Round 2: Ch 2. Work 2 hdc into every st around. Sl st into the top of the starting ch 2 to join (20 sts).
- Round 3: Ch 2. Work 1 hdc into the same space as the ch 2, then work 1 hdc into the next st. Repeat this pattern around the circle. Sl st into the top of the starting ch 2 to join (30 sts).
- Round 4: Ch 2. Work 1 hdc into the same space as the ch 2, then work 1 hdc into each of the next 2 sts. Repeat this pattern around the circle. Sl st into the top of the starting ch 2 to join (40 sts).
Crocheting the Border
Optional Colour Change: If you are changing to a new shade, pull through a loop of your second colour at the end of round 4 and fasten off your first colour.
The Border: Ch 5. Work a bobble into the third ch from the hook, then sl st into that same ch space to finish the bobble. Ch 2, skip 3 sts, and sl st into the next st. Repeat this all the way around the circle. Your final sl st should be worked into the base of your first ch 5 (10 bobbles).
Finishing
- Weaving in ends: Weave your ends in on the wrong side. To achieve an invisible finish with cotton, separate the yarn plies in half to create two thinner tails. Thread one tail through a stitch close to where you are working, then tie both tails together in a secure double knot. Snip the yarn as close to the knot as possible.
- Blocking: Blocking is optional, but it gives your coasters such a lovely, professional finish. Wet blocking is the ideal method, though you can also achieve a beautiful effect by lightly spraying the coaster with spray starch and pinning it into shape until dry.
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Happy crafting!
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