As I mentioned the other day, my lovely Mother-in-Law has requested some new coasters to replace ones I made for her a while ago that have become a little tatty.
The thing about coasters, in my opinion, is that they do need to be a little robust ~ capable of coping with an icy beer can, or absorbing a scattered biscuit crumb or two.
The size also has to be just right, I think. Too small and a wine glass could topple drunkenly over the edge. Too large, and they start to look more like a small place-mat.
After a number failed attempts, I do think we have success.
What do you think?
These are all made using Rowan Cotton Glace yarn and a 3mm hook.
In other news, I’ve just purchased some crochet pattern-making software from StitchWorksSoftware. If anybody is interested, I could try writing up the pattern. xxx
A Conversation with Moo 
they are beautiful, and the colours are stunning. “if anybody is interested”?….!!! go for it 🙂
Thankyou 😀 Ok, I’ll give the pattern a go then!
Yes, these look great. Durable, yet chic. You have inspired me to get my crochet hook out again! Lorraine on Nanna Audrey’s I-Pad.
Thankyou so much! xxx I’d love to see some of your crochet, and please say hello to Nanna Audrey for me. I’m making a mandala to match these coasters for Verna too. I do hope she’ll like it. 😀
mouthwatering!
Thankyou! 😀
Simply gorgeous, yes please do go for writing a pattern I would definitely be interested and I would also be interested to know what you think of the pattern-making software as I would love to get something like that too 🙂 xx
Thankyou very much xxx. Ok, I’ll give the pattern-writing a go, and will also report back on the software. So far it’s looking very logical, but I’ve only had a quick look so far.
Cool 🙂 I am just watching the videos on the link you posted xx
Very pretty, especially in that colour mix – and please give the pattern writing a go.
Yes, your coasters are a hit I think:) Love the look and the colours!
They look gorgeous. Verna will love them.
They are fab!
They look great. Well done. Let us know how the software goes. A little review of it if you like, if it is very good I would certainly consider buying it.
Really like your colour range.
Very cute, I love them!!!
They are lovely!! Nice colors!!
Simply gorgeous!
I hope my mother-in-law doesn’t see these beautiful creations – because the pressure will be on! x
Those are lovely. I like the added black in them. Yes, do try writing the pattern with the software. I’ve been keeping my eye on that and would love to hear how it worked for you.
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Lovely coasters with a pop of black to bring out the color.
Love the coasters! Hope to see a pattern for them.
Yes please to the pattern! They are brilliant, I’m sure your mother-in-law will be thrilled! I have recently made a set of placemats and coasters http://www.sallystrawberrycrochetandknitting.blogspot.co.uk/ which are reasonablity similar and would love to have a go at yours! Also really like the colour combos- don’t often crochet in black as I find it a bit too hard to see but it makes a great contrast,
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