Well it’s been a bit quiet here at the green dragonfly because we have just been away camping for the week, I’m right in the midst of mountains of washing, and loads of unpacking. Ill be back with some holiday pics tomorrow, but in the meantime I wanted to share another part of the present I made for my Mum for her birthday last week… some crochet coasters and a cute bowl to hold them in:
I used a 3mm hook and 8ply cotton which made for a very firm fabric for the coasters.
And, very importantly, colors Mum loves…
She liked them and I was pleased with how they turned out… This is a lovely easy gift to make and I can see Ill be making more of these in the future. You can find the free pattern for the coasters here (I just made the bowl up as I went). Talk again soon! Janettexx
Edited to add that I have posted a photo tutorial for these coasters here: https://thegreendragonfly.wordpress.com/2014/09/20/crochet-coasters-tutorial/
The Green Dragonfly 
This is really lovely – I might have to add some to my queue!!! 😀
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I know, my list is too long too!!
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You are super talented Janette xxx
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Ill have to teach you how to crochet!!!!
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Beautiful!
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Thank you!
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They are really lovely. Those are my favorite colours too. 🙂
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Yes I like that mix too… might need some myself the same!
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Gorgeous colours and pattern 🙂
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Yes She likes blues and greens, the purple is nice in there too (thats more my favourite color!)
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They are lovely, and all the more amazing because they have their own wee bowl! 🙂
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Im sold on the bowl too!
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The’re so cute!!!
have a nice weekend
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You too!
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What a gorgeous idea! I love them, and the bowl, and the colours. I’m definitely going to give those coasters a go… lovely!
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They are cute huh!
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Really nice. They were already in my to-do list for my mother also, but first I need to start another project for her, a square basket to put the cutlery in her drawer, as I want to use the leftovers. I like the idea to make also a small bowl to hold them. Thanks for sharing.
BTW, have a look at http://www.gleefulthings.com/blog/?p=1884 I have just learned how to make an invisible join.
Inspiration for the cutlery basket http://gosyo.co.jp/english/pattern/eHTML/ePDF/1012/3w/27-G741C_Kirakira_Hemp_Rectangular_Basket.pdf
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Ohh I like the idea of the rectangular basket for cutlery… I might have to give those a go!!
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What a lovely gift!!
happy weekend, xxx Ale
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Thanks Ale!!
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I love them and even though I am a keen crocheter, I never thought of such a good idea!!
Definitely on my to do list but starting with a special one for myself.
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Good idea, I’ve just made myself two red ones… Just have to weave the ends in now: wish I could skip that step!!
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Hi. This is very weird I have just made exactly the same thing – a set of coasters and a bowl to keep them in! I’ve just got to sewn in my ends and it’s finished. Mine are slightly different pattern and made with ecru craft cotton so not the beautiful colours you’ve used. BTW, I’ve just started following your blog and I LOVE it❤
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Great minds huh!!!
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These are lovely Janette… what a lucky Mum! x
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Thanks Jill xx
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They are lovely. Having a bowl to store them in is such a great idea!
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Oh they are just lovely! I only have a very basic knowledge of crochet but these would make me learn just so I could make some. What a lovely gift.
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I liked the coasters as well! And colors! What is the name of the cotton you used?
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I love these colors too. Good idea to keep them in a bowl 🙂
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http://jillgoldberg19.wordpress.com/2013/01/21/tin-can-lid-coaster-and-doily-lamp/
Thanks for the ideas!
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Beautiful colors! 🙂
I would like to let you know that I nominated you to Liebster Award: more info and questions here: http://felteddreams.wordpress.com/2013/01/21/liebster-award/
Looking forward to see your answers 🙂
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Very pretty thank you for sharing!
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What a great gift idea! The colours are delish! =)
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Those are beautiful! And I love the colors, so very soothing. Reminds me of an island getaway.
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Can you make a youtube tutorial or a video? those crochet coasters are really beautiful!
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Please give an example of the yarn you’re using, i’m confuesd 🙂
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HI Erin, the yarn is an 8ply cotton from Spotlight. Hope that helps. Janette
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I love the colors too. May I get a pattern?
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Try this link: https://thegreendragonfly.wordpress.com/2014/09/20/crochet-coasters-tutorial/
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8 ply cotton yarn is hard to find here..naybe not here at all. I uaed sugar n cream and an f hook. On round 4, 5 dc per petal, and sc between the 2 and third dc in round below instead of in the same space as dcs. Worked out great. Thanks
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Thanks for the tips Erin!
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Love the & pattern and the bowl what a great touch, thanks for sharing! 🙂 Sherry
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Pleasure 🙂
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Hi Janette. I love the coasters and bowl pattern…I have been trying to find the pattern all morning…I would love to take this with me to the lake with me…I click on here and it sends me to a site and I look for pattern but it’s no where to be found….would be able to email it to me…thank you
Char
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Hi, I’m really sorry… It seems to have gone! I’ll try and track it down. J
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Here is a photo tutorial to make these coasters https://thegreendragonfly.wordpress.com/2014/09/20/crochet-coasters-tutorial/
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I also never found the pattern, can you please post it – the tutorial is great, but I want a printed pattern please.
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I just finished 6 lovely coasters for my moms birthday at the end of Jan. Since I am new to crochet I have no clue how to make the bowl, which I am upset about. I just wasn’t thinking. Darn it. This was an easy pattern and it took me just a few hrs (with a few breaks) to make all 6. Thanks so much! You have a lovely blog. I follow and share.
~Crystal
Crochet A Day In The Life
http://krystlewv,blogspot.com
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Lovely patterns!
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Good morning. I looked through a few stores for some coasters to use on our new coffee table and couldn’t find any. Then it occurred to me that I could make some crocheted ones. I did a search on the ‘net and found your lovely pattern. After making the first coaster, I was “hooked”. I have four made and intend to make a couple more sets in coordinating colors. This pattern is quick, easy, and pretty. Thank you so much for sharing.
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So glad you liked them, thanks for letting me know! Have a great day 🙂
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Hi! Lovely pattern! Just made the coasters but do you have a pattern for the bowl please? Thanks!
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The link to the pattern leads to about.com. The link to the photo tutorial works fine though. Just wanted to let you know.
And they really are lovely!
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Lovely pattern and such clear and simple directions ! thank you 🙂
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Thanks for letting me know 😊
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Could you give us a hint? 8^) I’ll have to figure out the basket thing. I’ve made boatloads, ok a few, of the coasters. Thank you so much for posting it.
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Hi, just crochet a circle- keep adding each round until its slightly larger than the coasters. From this round on stop increasing and keep working in the round until its tall enough 😊
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Is there a. Pattern for the bowl and what is it? Could you help me with this please? Thanks.
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Your instructions were absolutely awesome; so detailed and easy to follow, and the pictures on spot on!!! I just finished my first coaster, and can’t wait to make a complete set; thanks so much!!!
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