Cross Center Coaster

This fast and easy coaster can be made in under a half hour and can be made bigger by using a size H/8 hook. The ending size is perfect for those large soup mugs!

Materials Needed
Small amount worsted weight acrylic yarn. In Cream or desired color.
Size G/6 aluminum crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Yarn Thickness: 4mm
Gauge: 5sc =1"
Finished Size: 4½"x4½"
Skill Level: Beginner

Instructions
RND 1: Ch4, join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch3. 2Dc in ring. Ch2. *3Dc in ring. Ch3. Rep from * 2 times more. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 2: Slst in the next dc. Ch3, 2dc in same st. Ch3. Sc in next ch2 sp. Ch3. *3dc in 2nd dc in next shell. Ch3. Sc in next ch2 sp. Ch3. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 3: Slst in the next dc. Ch3, 2dc in same st. Ch3. Sc in next ch3 sp. Ch3. Sc in next ch3 sp. Ch3. *3dc in 2nd dc of next shell. Ch3. Sc in next ch3 sp. Ch3. Sc in next ch3 sp. Ch3. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 4: Slst in the next dc. Ch3, 2dc in same st. Ch3. Sc in next ch3 sp. 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch3 sp. 3dc in next ch3 sp. Ch3. *3dc in 2nd dc of next shell. Ch3. Sc in next ch3 sp. 3dc, ch2, 3dc in next ch3 sp. 3dc in next ch3 sp. Ch3. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 5: Ch1. Sc in each of the next 2 dc. 3dc in next ch3 sp. Sc in each of the next 3 dc. 2sc in next ch2 sp. Sc in each of the next 3 dc. 3sc in next ch3 sp. *Sc in each of the next 3 dc. 3dc in next ch3 sp. Sc in each of the next 3 dc. 2sc in next ch2 sp. Sc in each of the next 3 dc. 3sc in next ch3 sp. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to ch1. Fasten off and weave ends into back of work.

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Random Quick Tip!

Glue Basting Seams
If you want presicion piecing, without using pins, you can apply tiny dots of glue about a half inch apart along inside the 1/4 inch seam allowance, place your other piece on the glue and dry with a hot dry iron to set the glue. I would use only glue meant for this purpose or Elmer's School glue. These will wash out completely when your quilt is washed. Also you are applying the glue in the seam allowance and because you are using washable glue, your needle, in your machine will not gum up. This is the way I piece my quilts and have never had a problem. The tiny dots of glue, only need to be about the size of a head of a metal pin. Very tiny. This is enough to hold the pieces together while being sewn on the sewing machine.