These coasters are inspired by the leaves of Ginkgo biloba, one of the oldest trees on our planet. The yarn selected for this super cute project is Marni, created by combining our iconic Piuma yarn and skilful twisting work. It is a yarn with all the quality of our extra fine merino wool and the guarantee our certifications give.
With a ball of Marni, you can make 4 coasters which are an excellent gift idea and one a project you can do in one evening!
Shall we?
MATERIALS
Marni yarn col. Maldives 100 g / 3.5 oz
Crochet hook n° 5 EU / H-8 US
Wool needle
GAUGE
The sample is not essential to this project.
STITCHES USED
Chain
Stitch
Single crochet
Double crochet
Slip stitch
DIMENSIONS OF FINISHED PIECE
The leaf is approximately 17 cm / 6.7" wide
DIFFICULTY
Easy
NOTE
The leaf is made from a circle, only the first row is worked in the round, and the rest of the leaf is worked in rows, turning over after each row.
PROCEDURE
Start a magic ring.
Row 1 (right side): chain 3(they count as one stitch from here on), 7 double crochets in the ring, close in the circle with 1 slip stitch on top of the 3 initial chains[8 double crochets]
row 2: chain 3, 1 double crochet in the next stitch, 2 double crochets in the next stitch, 1 double crochet in the next stitch, (1 double crochet, 2 chains, 1 double crochet) in the next stitch, 1 double crochet in the next stitch, 2 double crochets in the next stitch, 1 double crochet in the next 2 stitches, turned [12 double crochets]
row 3: chain 3, 1 double crochet in the next stitch, *2 double crochets in the next stitch, 1 double crochet in the following stitches*, repeat from * to * twice, (1 double crochet, chain 3, 1 double crochet) in the arch formed by the 2 chains from the previous row, repeat from * to * 1 double crochet in the following stitch, 2 double crochets in the following stitch, repeat from * to * twice, 1 double crochet in the following 2 stitches, turn [18 high tops]
row 4: chain 3, 1 double crochet in the next 4 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch, 1 double crochet in the next 3 stitches, (1 double crochet, chain 3, 1 double crochet) in the next stitch, 1 double crochet in the 3 next stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch, 1 double crochet in the next 5 stitches, turned [22 double crochets]
row 5: chain 1, 1 double crochet in the next stitch, 2 double crochets in the next stitch, 1 double crochet in the next 4 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch, 1 double crochet in the next 3 stitches, (1 double crochet, chain 3, 1 double crochet) in the following stitches, 1 double crochet in the next 3 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch, 1 double crochet in the next 4 stitches, 2 double crochets in the next stitch, 1 double crochet in the next stitch, 1 slip stitch in the next stitch, turn [26 double crochets]
row 6: chain 1, *2 double crochets in the next stitch, 1 double crochet in the next stitch*, repeat from * to * four times, 1 double crochet in the next 2 double crochets, 1 double crochet in the next 3 stitches, 3 single crochets in the arch formed by the chain stitches, 1 double crochet in the following 3 stitches, 1 double crochet in the following 2 stitches*, repeat from * to * 1 double crochet in the following stitch, 2 double crochets in the following stitch, repeat from * to * to four times, 1 slip stitch in the next stitch. Do not cut the thread, rotate the work anti-clockwise and continue working along the lower edge of the leaf.
Inserting the hook into the arc formed by the stitches at the beginning/end of the previous rows, work 5 slip stitches until you reach the magic ring, 6 chains, 1 single crochet from the second chain stitch from the hook in the following 5 chains, 1 stitch slip stitch at the base of the chains, continue working along the lower edge of the leaf, 5 slip stitches until you reach the first row, bind off with 1 slip stitch.
Cut and fasten all threads on the wrong side.
To best show the workmanship and have flat leaves, we must shape them with steam: place the coasters one at a time on a mat (or on the ironing board), pin them to give them the desired shape, turn on the iron at minimum temperature and maximum steam, pass the iron over the work at a distance of approximately 2 cm / 0.8", without touching it and steam them.
Allow to dry for a couple of hours before removing the pins.
If you enjoyed making the crochet coasters and would like to continue experimenting with our tutorials, we suggest reading our section dedicated to crochet tutorials.
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