Shells Coaster

Designed By Julie A. Bolduc

This coaster is made with a basic circle in the center and is surrounded by chain loops and shells. It can also be used as a motif in a doily as well. Imagine a bunch of these made in different colors, then stiffened. The coasters would make a great gift stuffed into a gift basket full of other goodies. This is a good pattern to use up your scraps.

Materials Needed
Small amount worsted weight cotton yarn. Any color.
Size H/8 or 5mm aluminum crochet hook
Yarn Needle

Yarn Thickness: 4mm
Gauge: 4sc=1"
Finished Size: 3-3/4"x4-1/4;"
Skill Level: Beginner

Instructions
RND 1: Ch4. Join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch3. 14dc in ring. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 2: Ch3. Dc in same st as slst. 2dc in each st around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 3: Ch1. Sc in next st. Ch4. Sk 3 sts. *Sc in each of the next 2 sts. Ch4. Sk 3 sts. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to ch1.

RND 4: Ch1. Sc in next sc. 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch4 sp. *Sc in each of the next 2 sc. 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch4 sp. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to ch1. Fasten off. Weave ends into back of work.

Design written on Tuesday, August 14, 2001. Copyright ©2001 By Julie A. Bolduc p108023