Crystal Coaster or Ornament: Free Crochet Pattern

In my previous post about these coasters, I selected some teeny tiny 10g cutie pie Catona balls (I can come up with even more adjectives for these yummy, fun and addictive small balls if necessary ;-) for a little project and today I have the free pattern for you! I designed a crystal motif that you can use as coasters or as Christmas ornaments. They would look lovely in white and you could make a very festive garland with perhaps a touch of glitter. I myself went for coasters as I never really decorate much for Christmas.

Where to buy individual Catona balls

Wool Warehouse (international shipping)

Black Sheep Wools (international shipping)

Knotty House (US and Canada)

 Various Scheepjes stockists (The Netherlands and other countries)

Where to buy the Catona Colour Pack: 109 x 10g balls

Wool Warehouse (international shipping)

Black Sheep Wools (international shipping)

Knotty House (US and Canada)

Various Scheepjes stockists (The Netherlands and other countries)

My colour selections

I love ombre tones so I chose 4 sets of 4 colours to create a fading effect. You can of course also use the colours just the other way around and start with the lightest.

For the motif in the first picture I used:

Round 1 + 2: 383 Ginger Gold

Round 3: 179 Topaz

Round 4: 404 English Tea

Round 5 + 6: 130 Old Lace

For the motif in the second picture I used:

Round 1 + 2: 189 Royal Orange

Round 3: 386 Peach

Round 4: 414 Vintage Peach

Round 5 + 6: 263 Petal Peach

For the motif in the third picture I used:

Round 1 + 2: 128 Tyrian Purple

Round 3: 251 Garden Rose

Round 4: 222 Tulip

Round 5 + 6: 238 Powder Pink

For the motif in the fourth picture I used:

Round 1 + 2: 517 Ruby

Round 3: 258 Rosewood

Round 4: 409 Soft Rose

Round 5 + 6: 408 Old Rose

PATTERN

Below you'll find the pattern in US crochet terms, with the UK equivalents in the table (also below).

You can find the Dutch pattern here. Je vindt het Nederlandse patroon hier.

In my Ravelry and Etsy shops you can purchase a PDF version of this pattern for a small fee.

The advantages of the PDF version are:

• Clear layout with instructions in bullet-point format
• Large Chart
• Same graphic design as all of my other PDF patterns
• You support my work so that I can continue to publish free patterns and offer discount codes

Thank you!

General Information & Materials

Skill level: Beginners

Yarn type and weight: Scheepjes Catona 10g, 25g or 50g balls (100% Mercerised Cotton)

Hook: 2.5mm

Tapestry needle

Measurements
Diameter approx. 12cm / 4.8in

Crochet Terms used in this pattern: US
Stitches and abbreviations used in this pattern:

US Crochet Terms		UK Crochet Terms
ch	chain	ch	chain
ch-2 sp	chain 2 space	ch-2 sp	chain 2 space
dc	double crochet	tr	treble crochet
picot 2	picot chain 2	picot 2	picot chain 2
popcorn	popcorn with 5 dc	popcorn	popcorn with 5 dc
rep	repeat	rep	repeat
sc	single crochet	dc	double crochet
slst	slip stitch	ss	slip stitch
st(s)	stitch(es)	st(s)	stitch(es)

Pattern Notes

Popcorns consist of 5 dc. The picot 2 is made by slip stitching into the second chain from the hook.

Instructions

Start with a magic (adjustable) ring.

Round 1

Ch4 on top of magic ring chain (counts as first dc + ch2), (1dc, ch2) 7 times, slst in top ch, do not cut yarn. [8 dc, 8 ch-2 sp]

Round 2

Slst in ch-2 sp, ch5 (counts as first dc + ch 2), 1dc in same ch-2 sp, ((1dc, ch2, 1dc) in next ch-2 sp) 7 times, slst in first dc. [16 dc, 8 ch-2 sp]

Round 3

(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in each ch-2 sp all around, slst in first dc. [32 dc, 8 ch-2 sp]

Round 4

Start with (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in any ch-2 sp, 1dc in next dc, skip 2 dc, *1dc in next dc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch-2 sp, 1dc in next dc, skip 2 dc; rep from * all around and end final rep with 1dc in next dc, slst in first dc. [48 dc, 8 ch-2 sp]

Round 5

Start with (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in any ch-2 sp, 1dc in each of the next 2 dc, skip 2 dc, *1dc in each of the next 2 dc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next ch-2 sp, 1dc in each of the next 2 dc, skip 2 dc; rep from * all around and end final rep with 1dc in each of the next 2 dc, slst in first dc, do not cut yarn. [64 dc, 8 ch-2 sp]

Round 6

Slst in each of the next 2 dc, (slst, ch2, popcorn, ch1, slst) in next ch-2 sp, *slst in each of the next 4 dc, (1sc, picot 2, 1sc) in space in between next 2 dc, slst in each of the next 4 dc, (slst, ch2, popcorn, ch1, slst) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * all around and end final rep with slst in each of the next 2 dc, slst in first slst.
Cut yarn and weave in all ends.

Blocking

To get the most beautiful result, the motifs needs blocking. For blocking you can use Styrofoam or blocking mats and pins, but you could also put a towel on your ironing board and pin them onto that. Spray with some water and let dry naturally.

Where to buy individual Catona balls:
Wool Warehouse (international shipping)
Black Sheep Wools (international shipping)
Knotty House (US and CANADA)
THE NETHERLANDS and other countries: Various Scheepjes stockists

Where to buy the Catona Colour Pack: 109 x 10g balls
Wool Warehouse (international shipping)
Black Sheep Wools (international shipping)
Knotty House (US and CANADA)
THE NETHERLANDS and other countries: Various Scheepjes stockists

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