USA Format

Abbreviations
WS.     Wrong Side
RS.      Right Side
ch.      Chain
sc.      Single Crochet
dc.      Double Crochet
rpt.      Repeat
sl st.    Slip Stitch
yo.       Yarn Over

dc2tog.
Leaving last loop on hook work 2dc in next dc,
yo and draw through all loops on hook.

Base of ch. Work in first stitch

ch3 counts as first dc

Finished size approx:  4.5 Inch Diameter

Materials
10 grams of Patons 100% Cotton DK in various shades (your choice)

OR
Small amount of 100% cotton Worsted Weight #3

4.50mm crochet hook

GAUGE - 6dc and 2 rows of dc's measures approx 1 Inch

Coaster is worked in continuous rounds without turning, make magic circle, using 4.50mm hook ch3, work 14dc in circle, pull loose yarn to close, join with sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of round. (14dc + ch3)

Round 2 - (Inc) ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, work 2dc in each of next 14dc,
sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of round. (29dc + ch3)

Round 3 - ch3, 1dc in base of ch3, * ch2, skip 1dc, work dc2tog (see abbrev) in next dc,
* rpt from * to * to end, ch2, skip 1dc, sl st to top of ch3 on beginning of round.
(14, dc2tog, 1dc + ch3)

Round 4 - ch1, 1sc in next dc, * 3sc in next ch2 space, 1sc in dc2tog, * rpt from * to * to
last ch2 space, work 3sc in ch2 space, sl st to first sc on beginning of round. (60sc)

Round 5 - ch1, (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in base of ch1, * skip 1sc, (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in next sc,
* rpt from * to * to end, skip last sc, sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Finishing - Weave in ends.

Hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern for a round coaster.
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