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Many of you have been asking me for a simple DIY pattern for the crochet coasters using the sari silk ribbon (any colour) so here goes!
You will need:
Crochet hook. I use a 10 mm keep the ribbon loose.
Sari silk ribbon yarn. 1 ball. Any colours, same result.
Instructions:
To make the round you can start with a magic circle, or make a slip knot. I like to use a chain as I think it is easier for beginners.
You can refer to Youtube videos for online help with this DIY pattern. I find it very very useful if you are just starting. If you google how to crochet a flat circle you will find a number of videos on youtube!
Abbreviations:
sl st - slip stitch
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
To make the loop: Chain 4
Insert hook into first chain to form a loop (circle)
Work into the centre of the circle you have made. First of all chain 2 (this acts as your first stitch. You will have 12 stitches in total so continue into the circle with 11 sc. Your ch 2 you have made acts as your first stitch (12 altogether).
Once you have completed your 11 more sc, insert your hook into the top of the ch 2 grab the yarn and pull it through and sl st to form your first round.
Chain 2 which acts as your first stitch in row 2.
ROW 2: We need to increase the stitches. We increase the stitches by 12.
Start with your chain 2 which is classified as your first stitch. In the same space you have made that chain 2, add another sc. This acts as two sc in this stitch as an increase.
Add another 2 sc in the next stitch and 2 sc into the next stitch to the end of your round.
Insert your hook into the chain 2 space and pull through (sl st) and finish off. This will be 24 stitches which includes your chain 2 stitch.
This forms your coaster. Easy peasy! A coaster is made.
Weave in ends.
You can make as many as you want!
CROCHET TABLE RUNNER - FREE PATTERN!
We were inundated with questions regarding our massive kitchen table runner we have written out the DIY crochet pattern for it! It is so simple to make using sari silk ribbon. It doesn't have to be in this colour (multicoloured sari silk ribbon) we have many colour combinations available in the shop!
INSTRUCTIONS:
Table runner 180 x 40 cm. You will need 850g of sari silk ribbon. This is very long, if you want a simple shorter runner just reduce rows and amount of ribbon used.
Foundation: Ch 21
Row 1: Second chain from hook single crochet (sc) to the end (20st)
Ch 1
Turn
Row 2: sc in each chain to end (20 st)
For the length of 180 cm sc for a total of 69 rows. Each row is approx 1 inch.
Finish off.
Easy as that! If you wish to have texture to your runner then simple sc in the back loop of each ch.
Fringe: add a fringe to each loop on either end and choose your length. If you make long fringe you can cut to measure. I found this to be the best video showing how to make a fringe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsG_4LbnAng - Copy and past this into your browser!
Happy Crafting!
Hi crafters!
I have just put together a very simple scarf DIY crochet pattern using our handspun mulberry silk and merino wool yarn. It is insanely soft and undyed. This pattern in approx as some of the yarn is thick and thin in bits as it has been made by hand using a mud pot and hands. It is amazing stuff. My favourite yarn in the store!
Instructions:
You will need:
300g of silk and merino handspun yarn
crochet hook size 8mm
ch 43
2nd chain from hook sc to the end (42)
ch1
turn
sc to the end (42)
Continue for 48 inches in length or how long you want it. This pattern size (APPROX) is for a 48 inch length 16 inch width.
Happy crocheting!
