Whimsical Pumpkin Coaster

"How to crochet a whimsical pumpkin coaster that is perfect for Fall decorating or on the Thanksgiving table under some Pumpkin Spice coffee. You'll need 20 yards of worsted weight cotton yarn per coaster - I used WeCrochet Dishie for mine, but Lily Sugar n Cream, Bernat Handicrafter and Red Heart Smoothie are good alternatives. If you are only making a coaster that will house a cold or hot beverage, you can use acrylic as an alternative (like Red Heart Super Saver) with an I9/5.5mm hook - just do not put anything fresh from the oven on the acrylic coaster, or you will melt the fibers and risk burning yourself. I was able to work up one coaster in just over 15 minutes."

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeIn the round starting with 12 HDC, after Round 2 = 2.25″ diameter

Finished Size4.38″ (4 3/8″) Wide at widest point by 3.75″ Tall down center

Materials List

• 20 Yards of Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn Per Coaster – I used WeCrochet/Knit Picks Dishie in Clementine (16 Yards) and Coffee (4 Yards)
• H8/5mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle