Coaster Techniques
How to Block Crochet Coasters So They Lie Flat
Blocking shapes a finished coaster with water or steam so it dries flat and to size. Here are three methods, how to pin rounds and squares, and what blocking cannot fix.
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The know-how behind every coaster: yarn and hook choice, sizing, shaping, color changes, edging, blocking, and finishing.
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Finishing Crochet Coasters: Weaving Ends and Clean Joins
How to finish a crochet coaster so it stays finished: tails long enough to weave, three changes of direction on the back, and an invisible join on the last round.
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Crochet Coaster Edging: 4 Simple Borders That Finish the Job
Four simple borders for crochet coasters, with exact stitch counts: single crochet, crab stitch, picot and shell. Includes how to turn corners and adjust the multiple.
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How to Change Colors in Crochet Coasters Without the Mess
A clean color change comes down to one rule: finish the last yarn over of the previous stitch with the new color. Here is how it works in rows, rounds and stripes.
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Crochet Coaster Size Guide: How Big Should a Coaster Be?
Most crochet coasters are about 4 to 4.5 in across, but the right size depends on your cups. Learn how to measure, how much margin to add and how to adjust any pattern.
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How to Keep Crochet Coasters Flat: Fixing Cupping and Ruffling
Cupping means a round has too few stitches and ruffling means it has too many. Learn the circle math for each stitch height and how to diagnose and fix both problems.
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What Crochet Hook Size to Use for Coasters
Coasters work best in a dense fabric, which usually means a hook one size smaller than the yarn label suggests. Here is how to choose a size and test it with a swatch.
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Best Yarn for Crochet Coasters: Cotton, Blends and What to Skip
Cotton is the usual pick for crochet coasters, but blends, yarn weight and finish all change the result. Here is how to choose a yarn and estimate how much to buy.