Granny Square Crochet Coaster

This charming Granny Square crochet coaster features a delightful mix of pastel colors: pink, blue, green, and beige, skillfully combined into a classic square shape. The coaster is made up of simple double crochet stitches, making it an ideal beginner project. The finished size of each square is approximately 6 inches by 6 inches.

Materials

• Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn (suggested colors: light pink, light blue, mint green, beige, and cream)
• Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Measuring tape (optional)

Gauge

4 inches square = 10 double crochets and 6 rows in the Granny Square pattern.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• sp: space
• st: stitch

Instructions

1. Start with a Magic Ring: Wrap the yarn around your fingers and pull a loop through the center. Chain 3 (counts as first dc).
2. First Round: 2 dc in the ring, then ch 2. *3 dc in the ring, then ch 2.* Repeat from * to * two more times. You should have 4 groups of 3 dc and 4 ch-2 spaces. Join with sl st to the top of the ch 3 to close the round.
3. Second Round: Slip stitch to the first ch-2 space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), then work 2 dc, ch 2, and 3 dc in the same space. In the next ch-2 space, work *3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc*. Repeat in each of the following ch-2 spaces. Join again with a sl st to the top of the ch-3.
4. Third Round: Slip stitch to the first ch-2 space. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), then work 2 dc, ch 2, and 3 dc in the same space. For each of the next ch-2 spaces, repeat *3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc*. At the end, join with a sl st to the top of the ch-3.
5. Change Colors: At any round's end, cut the yarn leaving about a 6-inch tail. Pull through the last loop to secure. Join the new color in the same ch-2 space where you left off.
6. Continue Rounds: Repeat the third round pattern, changing colors as desired, until you reach your desired size, usually 4 to 6 rounds.
7. Finishing: End with a round of single crochets in the last color. Fasten off and weave in all ends with a yarn needle.

This pattern yields delightful coasters that are perfect for home use or as thoughtful gifts!