Coasters - Free Pattern Alert!!

These cute and functional coasters make great seasonal décor. Make a few or make a hundred. They work up fast and make great gifts. Not a fan of pumpkins? Make apples instead!

Materials:

• Size 4.00/H hook
• DK yarn in Orange, Green, and Brown – I like Cascade 220 and Ultra Wool
• Embroidery needle to weave in ends

 Instructions:

Pumpkin: Worked in Rounds

• R01: 6 SC in magic circle (6 stitches).
• R02: 2 SC in each stitch around (12 stitches). Place stitch marker at beginning of round.
• R03: (2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in next stitch) repeat 5 times (18 stitches).
• R04: (2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in next 2 stitches) repeat 5 times (24 stitches).
• R05: (2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in next 3 stitches) repeat 5 times (30 stitches).
• R06: (1 SC in next 2 stitches, 2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in next 2 stitches) repeat 5 times (36 stitches).
• R07: (1 SC in next 4 stitches, 2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in next stitch) repeat 5 times (42 stitches).
• R08: (2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in next 7 stitches) repeat 5 times (48 stitches).
• Finish off. Weave in tails.

Stem: Worked in Rows

• R01: Chain 6. SC in 2^nd chain from end and across (5 stitches). Chain 1, Turn.
• R02: SC across (5 stitches). Chain 1, Turn.
• R03-R04: Repeat R02. On last row finish off and weave in tails.
• With orange yarn, attach the stem to the pumpkin.

 Leaf: Worked in Rounds

• R01: Chain 6. Chain 1, Turn.
• R02: Work 2SC in each stitch. Chain 1, Turn.
• R03: Work 2 SC in each stitch. Finish off. Use tail to attach to pumpkin near the stem.