A coaster

Crochet kit for beginners

coaster with hearts.

 What are the suitable yarns for coasters: 

Cotton yarns are most suitable. They can withstand more temperature ranges than wool, acrylic or silk yarns. With high temperatures, silk or acrylic yarns may tend to melt.  Further, they are not slippery and more stable than others which are made out of wool, acrylic or silk yarns. But, if stains are made on them not easy to remove. It is easier in coasters made out of acrylic yarn. But cotton coasters take time to dry.  

The thickness (not the roughness) of the yarn has to be considered because the thickness of the coaster depends on the thickness of the yarn. If it is not much thick it may not prevent making stains on the polished surfaces of tables. But the yarn should be smooth, if it is rough the surface may not be even and the stability of the holding object may get disturbed. 

When you make coasters you can make sets of 6 or 12 with the same colour and same pattern. If you want you can sell your finished products and can earn money from them.

You can sell any product you create thrice of the money you spent plus 3% of it.

Needed things: bamboo cotton yarn, 3 mm hook,

Before starting the work learn how to do 3 incomplete double crochets and 4 incomplete double crochets.

These 4 incomplete double crochet stitches are flat and broad stitches and have pointed ends. So, they look like flower petals.

3 incomplete double crochets (incomp. dcs): 

Yarn over (yo) insert the hook and pull up the yarn and release two loops. Again yo insert the hook to the same place and pull up the yarn and release two loops. Again yo insert the hook to the same place and pull up the yarn and release two loops. Now there should be 4 loops on the hook. Release all the loops at once. Inserting three times means 3 incomplete dcs.

4 incomplete dcs: If you insert 4 times and do the same procedure above it will be 4 incomplete dcs. Here, there should be 5 loops on the hook to be released at the end.

Now the coaster,

Make a magic circle or ring.

magic cirle

Round 1. Then make 3 ch and 7 dcs into that magic circle. There should be 8 dcs including the beginning 3 chs.

                             

Now tighten the ring.                     

                       

Tightened magic circle with 3 ch + 7 dc.
  

 Round 2:  Make 3 ch and 3 incomplete dcs onto the 1st dc below.  Then make 3 ch and  4 incomplete dcs  into the next dc. ("3ch , 4 incomplete dcs") Repeat from " to" until you finish the round. 

Then make 3ch and join with a slip stitch to the 3rd ch of the beginning 3 chs.

2nd row

                        

Round 3:  Join to the top of the 3 dc tog with a slip stitch and again to the space of 3  ch by making a slip stitch. 

Round 3 halfway

                      

Then make 3 ch and 3 incomplete dcs into the ch 3 gap. Make two chains and again 4 incomplete dcs into the same gap. Then chain 3 and 4 incomplete dcs to the next ch 3 gap. 2ch and 4 incomplete dcs to the same space. 

("3ch 4 incomplete dc, 2ch, 4 incomplete dc to the same space. 3 ch 4 incomplete dc to the next ch 3 space 2ch, 4 incomplete dc" )repeat from " to"

                                                                

Round 3

                                  

After finishing the round make 3 ch and join to the 3rd chain of the beginning 3 chain.

Now change the colour.

Round 4:

Join another colour yarn into any ch 2 space. Then make 3 ch and 4    dcs into the same space . Make 2 ch and join to the next ch 3 space with a single crochet. Again 2 ch and 5 dc s into the space of 2ch.

( "5dc, 2ch, sc to the ch 3 space, 2ch") Repeat from "to " 

 Join to the 3rd ch of the beginning 3 chs of the 4th round with a slip stitch.

Round 4

                            

Round 5: Make 3 ch and make 2 dcs to the 1st dc below. Then 3dcs to each of the 3 dcs below and to the last one 2dcs. Altogether there should be 7 dcs. Then make 2 ch and repeat the process until you come to  the end of the row.

 Repeat from " to" : "2ch, 2dc to the same stitch, 3dc, 2dc to the same stitch "

At the end join to  the 3rd ch of the beginning 3 chs 

Round 5 

                                 

Round 6:  Make 3 ch and make 2dc to the 1st dc below then 5dc to each of the 5 dc below. Make 2dc to the last dc bellow. Altogether there should be 9 dcs.

"2ch, 2dc to the same stitch, 5dc, 2dc to the same stitch "

Repeat from " to"

Round 6 

                               

Round 7: After finishing the last 9 dcs of the 6th row make 3 chs. Then "make 8 dcs into the 3rd dc in the next group of 9  dcs. Skip one and join to the next dc with a single crochet. Then skip one and to the next dc make 8 dcs then join to the 9th dc with a slip stitch". repeat from " to "

Round 7 halfway 

                           

When you come to the end join the first dc with a slip stitch.

finished coaster

                           

                                                       

                                                    

    

Edging lace 3

Edging lace 3

crown lace

Edging laces are very common among women's dresses all over the world. Among women, it is a fashion that cannot be stopped. From one generation to the next generation it inherits from mothers to daughters or grandmothers to granddaughters.  

It will add a feminine look to the women's wear. Most ladies buy machine knitted laces. But they are not much expensive than crocheted things. It is very expensive if it is a handmade crocheted item. So, there is a good market for you if you learn crocheting.

Not only women's wear there are so many places you can attach these. Where there are edges you can attach these and can get a nice finishing.

So, what are the places where you can add an edging lace? 

Edges of bed sheets, pillowcases, baby blankets, baby frocks, hems of skirts, blouses, table cloths, around the sleeves, and necks of frocks. 

There are so many designs of edging laces, very fine, thin laces which are crocheted by fine threads. Sometimes, broader ones are crocheted with thicker yarns. 

I have given written instructions for this vintage edging lace and there is a video directing you to another one.

                                Abbreviations:

ch -chain

sc- single crochet 

dc - double crochet 

trc- treble crochet

Instructions :

make 7 ch, join to the first ch with a dc. Make 2ch and 1dc into the ch7 space.

Then make 7 ch and turn the work and make 1 dc into the ch 2 space. 

Make 2 ch and 1 dc into the same ch 2 space.  

Make 7ch and turn the work and make 1dc into the ch 2 space.

Make 2ch and 1dc into the 

ch 2 space

Spaces of 7 chains

                                    

Then make 15 treble crochets into the space of 7 chains in the top.

                                 

Then join to the ch 2 gap with an sc. 

after joining to the ch2 gap

                                     

Make 8 ch, turn the work and join to the 8th treble crochet with an sc.

joining of 8 chains

Chain 5 join to the same place with an sc. 

Make 7 ch and join to the same place with an sc. 

Make 5 ch join to the same place with an sc. 

Making 3 petals on top

                                         

                        

Make 8 ch join to the dc below with an sc.

                                       

make 3ch and join to the ch 2 space with a c.

Make 2 ch and join to the ch 2 space with a dc.

                                         

Make 7 ch, turn and join to the chain 2 space.

Make 2 ch and 1 dc into the ch 2 space. 

 make 7 ch, join to the first ch with a dc. 

Then make 2 ch, join to the space of 7 ch with a dc.

Make 7 ch. 

Turn the work, make 1 dc into the ch 2 space.

make 2 ch  and make 1 dc into the  same ch 2 space. 

Then make 7 ch and turn the work and make 1 dc into the ch 2 space.  

                           

         

                                     

                                     

                                 

                

   

                          

making 3  

                                     

Tow crowns together

                                   

How to add the lace to an edge.

For this purpose we have to crochet a long chain, joining the loops of ch7 . First, join the same colour yarn to the beginning loop with a knot and an sc. Then make 7 ch and join to the next loop with single crochet. Continue to the end of loops.      

                      

             

                            

Edging lace 2

                              Flower Edging lace 

Two crocheted flowers

Here is another easy edging lace. If you are a beginner you can use this type of thing for the practicing purpose. There are only simple stitches like chain, single crochet and double crochet.

If you use a thread for this you can have a very fine lace and can use to decorate fine things like handkerchiefs, baby frocks , baby blankets etc.

Abbreviations:

ch -chain

sc- single crochet 

dc - double crochet 

Instructions :

make 7 ch, join to the first ch with a dc. 

Then make 2 ch, join to the space of 7 ch with a dc.

Make 7 ch. 

Turn the work, make 1 dc into the ch 2 space.

make 2 ch  and make 1 dc into the  same ch 2 space. Then make 7 ch and turn the work and make 1 dc into the ch 2 space. Make 2 ch and 1 dc into the ch 2 space. 

Then make 10 dcs into the space of 7 chains. Join with an sc to the ch 2 space below.

Turn the work and make 4ch and join to the dc below with a single crochet.(sc) 

Then make 4 ch and join to the next dc with a single crochet.(sc) 

Likewise continue until you finish joining to all the dcs.

Make 3 ch and join to the ch 2 space with a double crochet.

Then make 2 ch and join to the  ch 2 space with a dc.

             

Then make 7 chains and turn the work and join to the ch 2 space with a dc.

Make 2 ch  and make 1 dc into the ch 2 space.

Make 7 ch, turn over and join to 2 ch space with a dc

                    

Then make 2 ch and join to the ch 2 space with a dc.

Make 7 ch turn and make 1 dc into the ch 2 space. Then make 2 chain and make a dc into the space of 2 ch.

           Then make 10 dc s into the space of 7 chains.

 

Then join to the ch 3 space of the first flower with a sc.

                                

Turn the work and make 4 ch and join to the first dc with a single crochet.(sc) 

Continue the work for needed length 

Edging lace 1.

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        finished lace pattern

                                                            A  beautiful edging Lace

Most of the edging laces are not square-shaped. But the shape of this lace is rather square. The bottom part resembles the filet crochet. It is grid-like pattern and only two stitches are used as chain and double crochet. At the top part a V stitch and a shell is is found alternatively. The top edge is made with fan like parts. 

This lace is crocheting from bottom to top. (vertically) The length is gaining from right to left. You can attach this directly to the garment because the bottom edge is flat. So no need of making a chain along the bottom edge.

This can be used to decorate edges of your skirts, blouses, sleeves of tops etc. Even for edges of baby frocks, blankets and  pillow cases also can be beautified  by this edging lace.

Not only to the edges this can be attached on to the surfaces of garments. 

The stitches used here are simple stitches, mostly chain stitch (ch) and double crochets.(dc). "V" stitch and shell stitch

If you want a fine lace for baby wears use a thin cotton thread. For adults thicker yarns are suitable.

Instructions:  

Make a slip knot and a chain of 20 chain stitches. This will be the width of the lace.  

 1st row:

 To the fourth chain from the hook make 1 dc, then to the each of next  3 chains make 1 dc. 

Then make 2 ch  and skip(skp) 2 ch and make a dc into the next ch.

again 2ch, skp 2 ch, and dc into the next ch.

2ch skp2 1 dc into the next ch, 2ch 1dc to the same ch. (a V stitch is made )

2 ch, skp 2ch,1dc, 2ch, 1 dc to the same chain. Another V stitch is made.

1st row

2nd row: 

Make 3 chains turn the work.

Then make 1dc into the space of V stitch. Then make 9 more dc s to the same space.

Then make 2dc into the space of V stitch. Make 2 chains and 2dcs into the same space.

Then make 2ch and make 1dc onto the dc below.

2ch, 1dc to the dc below.

2ch, 1dc on to the next dc below. 

ch 2 1dc to the space of ch 3 below.

2 nd Row

3rd row : 

Make 3ch turnover and make 2dcs into the ch2 space and 1dc to the dc below.

2ch, dc to the dc below.

2ch dc to the dc below.

2ch a V stitch onto the space of the shell below.

1dc to the 5th dc of the 10 dcs below 2ch and1dc. 

3ch, Turn and 9dcs to the same space. Then work as 2nd row.

4th Row

and continues to the length you need by making 1st and 2nd rows alternatively.

If you need a video link it is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPtRrnsR7io&t=29s

Alpine stitch

Sample of the Alpine stitch

The Alpine Stitch is a beautiful textured crochet stitch that creates a raised, three-dimensional pattern. It looks detailed and luxurious, but it’s surprisingly easy to learn once you understand the basic steps.

If you enjoy making warm, thick, and cozy projects, this stitch is perfect for blankets, scarves, cushion covers, and winter wear.

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🧶 What You Need

• Medium-weight yarn (or any yarn you prefer)
• Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
• Scissors
• Yarn needle for finishing

This stitch works best with solid colours so the texture stands out clearly.

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⭐ Why Choose the Alpine Stitch?

✔ Thick and warm texture
✔ Beautiful raised zig-zag effect
✔ Beginner-friendly once you know fpdc
✔ Perfect for blankets, scarves, and home décor
✔ Doesn’t have large holes — great for winter projects

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🧵 How to Crochet the Alpine Stitch (Step-by-Step Tutorial)

The Alpine Stitch is worked using single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), and front post double crochet (fpdc).

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🔸 Step 1: Make the Foundation Chain

Chain an even number of stitches,  according to the width of your project
This keeps your rows even and the pattern balanced.

🔸 Step 2: 

Row 1 Make 1 chain, then make a single crochet row over it. 

Step 3:

Row 2: Then make one chain, turn it, and make another single crochet. 

over it.

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 🔸 Step 4:

Row 3 – Double Crochet Row

Make one double crochet for each stitch across the single crochet row.
This sets the foundation for your texture.

                                                 

3rd row of double crochet

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🔸 Step 5: Row 4 – Single Crochet Row

Turn your work.
Chain 1, then work one single crochet in each stitch across.

                                                   

with the 4th row of single crochet rows

This creates a tight base for the textured stitches.

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🔸 Step 6: Row 5 – Start the Texture

Turn your work again.
Chain 3 (counts as first dc).

Now repeat this pattern across:

DC, FPDC, DC, FPDC…

                                        

Showing front post dc

Make 3 chains, yarn over, and insert the hook down and around the 1st dc and bring it up between

 the 1st and 2nd dcs as shown in the image. Then pull the yarn and release two loops, then pull the

yarn and the other two loops.







• Then a normal double crochet goes into the normal stitch
• The front post double crochet goes around the dc from Row 1
  (skip the sc row — you’re working around the post)

This is the row that creates the beautiful Alpine texture.

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🔸 Step 7: Row 6 – Single Crochet Row

Repeat a row of single crochet across.

This makes the texture stand out more clearly.

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🔄 Repeat Rows 5 and 6

Continue alternating:

• Row 6: Chain 3, turn, and DC + FPDC pattern
• Row 7:Chain 1,turn,  SC across

The alpine stitch grows quickly and forms a thick, soft fabric.

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💡 Tips for Perfect Alpine Stitch

✔ Keep your tension even for a clean zig-zag pattern.
✔ Use a hook slightly larger if your fabric feels too stiff.
✔ Choose smooth, non-fuzzy yarn so the texture is clearly visible.
✔ Block your finished piece lightly to straighten edges.

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🎀 Where to Use the Alpine Stitch

This stitch works beautifully for:

• Baby blankets
• Winter scarves
• Hot-water-bottle covers
• Cushion covers
• Sweater panels
• Table runners
• Tote bags

Its unique raised pattern gives any crochet project a premium look.

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🌸 Final Thoughts

The Alpine Stitch is one of the easiest ways to add gorgeous texture to your crochet work.
With just single crochet, double crochet, and a simple front post stitch, you can create a professional, modern design that looks far more complex than it really is.

Try this stitch in your next project — you’ll love the result!