Master the Art of Crochet with Sports Coasters

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction
2. Materials Needed
3. Making the Foundation Chain
4. Working the Coaster Body
   • Row 1: Single Crochet
   • Row 2: Single Crochet
   • Adding Color for the Basketball Design
   • Working Tapestry Crochet
5. Changing Colors and Working Over Strands
6. Shaping the Basketball Design
   • Creating the Basketball Round
   • Working the Rest of the Chart
7. Finishing Touches
   • Adding the Border
   • Joining the Rounds
   • Surface Slip Stitch Details
8. Other Coaster Patterns Included
9. Conclusion

Father's Day Basketball Coaster: A DIY Crochet Pattern

Are you looking for a unique and personalized gift for Father's Day? Look no further! In this article, I will guide you through the process of creating a stylish basketball-themed coaster using the tapestry crochet technique. This free crochet pattern is available on premiereyarns.com and is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters.

Materials Needed

Before we get started, let's gather the materials needed for this project. For the Father's Day basketball coaster, you will need:

• Premier Home Cotton yarn in three different colors (white, orange, and pewter)
• A 5mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle

Making the Foundation Chain

To begin, we'll start by making the foundation chain. Using the white yarn and your 5mm crochet hook, create a chain of sixteen stitches. This will serve as the base for your coaster.

Next, single crochet in each chain across, resulting in a total of fifteen single crochet stitches. This will form the first row of your coaster.

Working the Coaster Body

For the second row, continue single crocheting in each stitch across. This row will serve as the base layer for the pattern.

Now comes the fun part - adding the basketball design! To do this, we will switch colors and incorporate the tapestry crochet method. Begin by working five single crochet stitches in white. On the fifth stitch, do not complete the stitch but stop at the point where you have two loops on the hook.

Join the orange yarn by inserting your hook and pulling the loop through. Leave the white yarn fastened but do not cut it off. We will be working with both colors simultaneously, using the tapestry crochet technique.

Working Tapestry Crochet

Tapestry crochet allows you to work with multiple colors, creating intricate designs. To work tapestry crochet, lay the unused color (in this case, white) over your stitches and work over it with the current color (orange).

Begin by single crocheting over the white strand with the orange yarn. Work five single crochet stitches, ensuring you are working over the white strand. This completes the first set of stitches in the basketball design.

Continue alternating between the colors, working over the unused strand with the current color. The floats (unused strands) will be on the back of your work, creating a neater appearance on the front.

Shaping the Basketball Design

As you continue working the pattern, you will notice the basketball design taking shape. Follow the chart provided to create the desired pattern. Remember to work over the floats and switch colors accordingly.

To shape the basketball round, on the next row, work four single crochet stitches. Then drop the white yarn and pick up the orange to complete seven single crochet stitches. Finish the row with the last four stitches in white, working over the orange strand.

Continue working over the strands using the tapestry method until the entire chart is completed. The resulting coaster will showcase a basketball design, perfect for Father's Day.

Finishing Touches

Once the main design is complete, add the finishing touches to your coaster. Begin by working a border around the entire edge using the pewter yarn. Start at the last stitch of the last row and work three single crochet stitches to turn the corners evenly. Then, work one single crochet into each row end, covering the floats on the back.

Join the rounds seamlessly by using an invisible join technique, eliminating the need for a slip stitch. Cut the yarn, pull the loop out of the stitch, and secure it by weaving in the ends.

Enhance the basketball design with surface slip stitches using the pewter yarn. Insert your hook from front to back, leaving the yarn at the back of your work. Pull the loop through to the front and continue working slip stitches across the desired areas to create the basketball details. Fasten off and weave in any remaining ends.

Other Coaster Patterns Included

In addition to the basketball coaster, the free crochet pattern available at premiereyarns.com includes three more coaster designs - a golf flag, a football, and a baseball. With these four unique coasters, you'll have the perfect Father's Day gift set.

Conclusion

In conclusion, creating a Father's Day basketball coaster using the tapestry crochet method allows you to showcase your crocheting skills while honoring the special father figure in your life. With a detailed pattern, easy-to-follow instructions, and the ability to personalize the colors, this coaster is sure to impress. Get your materials ready and embark on this crochet adventure to create a heartfelt and practical gift.