How to Crochet Beautiful Sunflower Coaster

Learn how to crochet a beautiful sunflower coaster using milk cotton yarn, perfect for your summer decor. The finished sunflower coaster is perfect for home décor or gifts. Follow through with for finding the tutorial and more details about this project!

Crochet Flower Coasters Tutorial

This tutorial demonstrates how to crochet a sunflower coaster using milk cotton yarn in brown and golden shades. The instructor provides step-by-step instructions, starting from a slip knot and building through five rounds using various crochet stitches like double crochets and picots.

The final round involves forming petal shapes to create the sunflower appearance. The tutorial is ideal for beginners and emphasizes clarity, making it easy to follow along and complete a vibrant handmade coaster.

Introduction:

• This tutorial demonstrates how to crochet a beautiful sunflower coaster.
• Materials used include:
  • Milk cotton 4-ply yarn (in brown and golden, though yellow is also recommended).
  • 4mm crochet hook.
  • Scissors.
• The video encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and follow along for clear instructions.

Step-by-Step Process:

Creating the Ring (Round 1):

• Start with a slip knot and chain stitches to form a ring.
• Work double crochet stitches into the center of the ring to complete the first round.
• Close the round with a slip stitch at the end.

Working the Expanding Base (Rounds 2 & 3):

• Round 2:
  • Begin with a chain and work double crochet stitches to expand the base.
  • Follow a pattern of increasing stitches to double the stitch count.
• Round 3:
  • Chain to start the round and alternate between single double crochet stitches and increases to continue expansion.
  • Finish the round with a slip stitch.

Creating the Petal Foundation (Round 4):

• Introduce a new color yarn with a slip knot.
• Work chains and double crochet stitches to establish the petal foundation.
• Follow a repeated pattern of:
  • Double crochet stitches alternated with chains to form spaces for the petals.

Designing Petals (Final Round – Round 5):

• Work into each chain space to create individual petals.
• Each petal involves:
  • Single crochet as a base.
  • Several double crochets to shape the petal.
  • A picot stitch created with chains and slip stitches to give the petal a decorative edge.
  • Another set of double crochets and a single crochet to complete the petal.
• Repeat the process in all chain spaces until all petals are complete.

Finishing the Project:

• Slip stitch into the final single crochet stitch to secure the work.
• Tie a knot, cut excess yarn, and weave in ends neatly using a crochet hook or needle.
• The sunflower coaster is complete.

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