Home of the Brave Patriotic Coaster Crochet Pattern
The sun is shining and 4th of July is just around the corner… what better time to enjoy a little weekend project of making these beauties! Made with just a little bit of inexpensive I Love This Cotton Yarn and a whole lot of fun, these coasters are perfect for any patriotic BBQ or get-together!
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The Story
Since my university does a year-round system, my breaks are somewhat off-set from most colleges. Right now, I’m on a little two-week break before my last quarter. However, my little sister just got on her own summer break a few weeks prior and is staying in my family’s main guest bedroom, putting me in the secondary bedroom: The Presidential Suite. Wow, that sounds so fancy, you may say. My current abode got this name due to the giant framed picture of good ol’ Abe himself staring at me every night from across the way, and George Washington guarding me just above my head. I really don’t mind it, especially because I can say I’m staying in The Presidential Suite and that makes me feel really special. My mother has also added some “presidential” books to the shelf in here that really bring the theme together, such as “All the Presidents’ Children,” “Lincoln,” and “Lincoln on Leadership.”
She also added a little sign on top of these books that says, “Be the change you wish to see in the world,” which is somewhat ironic because that quote is from Gandhi, but I digress. I felt like it was a great quote to add to this room that embodies American history. I’ve struggled to find patriotism in my country at times. When I lived in Europe in high school it felt taboo, and now with everything that has happened in the past couple years most people either complain or joke about America, but I think it’s good to take a step back and remember where we’ve come.
And when better than right before we celebrate Independence Day? Before you grab your sparklers and burgers, go remind yourself why we celebrate on July 4th every year… and maybe crochet these coasters too, wink wink.
The Blanket
Materials
- I Love This Cotton Yarn. 45 yds of Antique Cream; 35 yds of Stonewash; 35 yds of Burnt Sienna
- I/9 5.50mm Crochet Hook (These are my favorite!)
- Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends (These are the BEST!)
Size
Finished coaster is approximately 5” in diameter.
Pattern
This coaster is crocheted using colorwork, which is sometimes called tapestry crochet. It is done by carrying the other yarn through as you crochet, which allows for an easy switch when you get to that color. If you are unfamiliar with this, Google and YouTube are great resources, and Crochet 365 Knit Too has a great blog post about it here!
In Cream, 5sc in magic ring.
R1: Continuing in a spiral and adding your secondary color, 2sc in each st, alternating colors every other sc st. (10 st)
R2: 2sc in each st, alternating 2st of each color. (20 st)
R3: *1sc in the next st. 2sc in the following st.* Repeat from *to* until end of row, alternating 3st of each color. (30 st)
R4: *1sc in the next 2 st. 2sc in the following st.* Repeat from *to* until end of row, alternating 4st of each color. (40 st)
R5: 1sc in each st, alternating 4st of each color. (40 st)
R6: Sl st in next st, skip following st, 5dc in 3rd st of first color. *Skip next 2 st, sl st into following st (first st of next color). Skip next st, 5dc in following st.* Repeat from *to* until first sl st of row. Sl st into first sl st. Fasten off.
Conclusion
Thanks for joining me on this fun crochet journey! If you are interested in making your very own Home of the Brave Coasters, be sure to check out the pattern on my Etsy and Ravelry shops. If you are looking for some crochet hooks for your next project, my favorite is Clover Amour! Not sure if they are for you? You can check my Clover Amour review post to decide for yourself and find some cheap alternatives!
Did you make anything for Memorial Day? Any crochet plans for 4th of July? Comment below!
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