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Treble Flower & Leaf Coasters – Free Crochet Pattern

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I designed this Flower Coasters Crochet Pattern back in March 2014. I was running a 5 week course and some students had finished their projects early. Since they were beginners and hadn’t yet tried the treble crochet stitch, I came up with this project specifically to practice this stitch through repetition!

Since I have not been able to teach in the flesh this year due to COVID, I will be working through my back catalogue of patterns and classes that I have created over the last 7 years with a view to sharing them with you. So with that in mind, please do keep an eye on my website and YouTube channel. Please sign up to my newsletter so that I can let you know what I’ve got for you!

two images showing crochet flower coasters made in cotton

Treble Flower & Leaf Coasters – Free Crochet Pattern

Tools & Materials

Aran/Worsted weight yarn in cotton in 4 colours (A for centre of flower, B for petals, C for petal border, D for leaf toggle).

Examples: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran, Yarn and Colors Epic, Cascade Yarns Nifty Cotton Splash

4mm / G hook.

Approximate Yardage Version 1 (white, red & yellow):

A (yellow) – 22.5 meters (24.6 yards), 15 grams.

B (red) – 22.5 meters (24.6 yards), 15 grams.

C (white) – 60.0 meters (65.6 yards), 40 grams.

D (green) – 15.0 meters (16.4 yards), 10 grams.

Approximate Yardage Version 2 (yellow, lilac & white):

A (yellow) – 15.0 meters (16.4 yards), 10 grams.

B (lilac) – 45.0 meters (49.2 yards), 30 grams.

C (white) – 45.0 meters (49.2 yards), 30 grams.

D (green) – 15.0 meters (16.4 yards), 10 grams.

Finished dimensions:

12.5cm / 5 inches across.

Finished size & yardage will vary depending on hook size, yarn thickness & your personal gauge.

Alternative Yarn Thickness

You can also make these with DK or Sport weight for a smaller motif – these would make lovely re-usable face scrubbies/makeup removers. Try a 3.5 / E or 3mm / F hook.

Flower Coasters Crochet Pattern – Instructions

five petal crochet flowers in white and lilac with green leaf and toggle

Written instructions with photos : download here (opens in new tab)

Video tutorial :

Crochet is my gift to the world. It sounds cheesy, but actually, inspiring people to craft and make things with their hands is so important and so fundamentally human. In a world of instant gratification and quick fixes, crochet can be a vital and often healing past time.

Learn to Crochet Course – Surrey, Riverhouse Barn – Starting 3rd October 2020

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I’m happy to announce that I am able to offer this learn to crochet course at the Riverhouse Barn Arts Centre, in Walton-on-Thames – with limited numbers, due to COVID*.

This is a 3 week course where you will get to grips with all the basics needed to get you competent and confident in the art of crochet.

I have developed a special project that covers starting off, chaining, the basic stitches and joining motifs together for a finished item.

This course is for you if you are :

  • a complete beginner and you’ve never even picked up a hook.
  • someone that has dabbled in crochet but never really got to grips with it.
  • someone that may have crocheted many years ago but need refreshing on the basic techniques.
  • self taught from the internet but want to make sure you’re not picking up any bad habits.

As well as my expert guidance and hands on practical work, the course includes detailed class notes with photo tutorials AND everything you need, including hook, yarn, needles, stitch markers and a handy project bag.

Course Dates 2020

Week 1 : Saturday 3rd October 3:00 – 5:30pm
Week 2 : Saturday 10th October 3:00 – 5:30pm
Week 3 : Saturday 17th October 3:00 – 5:30pm

Cost

The 3 week course is £70 and covers all materials needed.

After Course Crochet Clinics

I will also be offering a selection of weekly follow-up sessions at my home studio, at an exclusive, reduced rate.

*COVID-19 Provisions

The classes are being kept small, with a maximum of 5 students. We’ll be following all the necessary protocols to keep the students and tutor safe. A full refund will be issued in the case of cancellation due to further government lockdown regulations.

Book Now

3 Week Course Starting on Wednesday 26th January 2020
£ 0.00

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Round Granny in a Square Crochet Motif – With Video Tutorial

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This Round Granny in a Square crochet motif was the result of a student asking me if it was possible to make a round granny square. At the time, I didn’t have access to the internet to see what was already available, but because I had some yarn and a hook to hand, I quickly came up with a basic formula. That was back in 2017 and the sample I made was stored in a box in my office and forgotten about. Then, in 2018 I received my Yarn Advent from the talented Lottie Knits. The yarn was so beautiful, I couldn’t think what to make with it or even find a suitable pattern. So my 24 skeins of yarn sat in their box for almost a year. One day I was poking around for something in my office and found the round granny. I instantly though of the Advent Yarn and then wondered how I could round it off into a square so that I would make a scarf. This is the result! I finished the scarf in 2019 and now, almost a another year on, thanks to an Instagram challenge prompt, I have written up the pattern!

two images showing a round granny square being crocheted in rainbow colours

Round Granny in a Square Crochet Motif (Free Pattern)

Download written instructions – click here (opens in new tab).
scroll down for video tutorial.

Materials & Supplies

To make this motif, you can use any yarn thickness and corresponding hook size. See below for suggestions.

4ply/Fingering weight yarn – 3 mm/D.
DK/Sport weight yarn – 4mm/G.
Worsted/Aran weight yarn – 5mm/H.

Sample motif:

I have used a 4ply yarn with a 3 mm/D hook.

Yardage per square:

In total, I have used 10g/36m/39yds.

Finished dimensions:

Using 3mm hook & 4ply yarn, after blocking – 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4”

Finished size & yardage will vary depending on hook size, yarn thickness & your personal gauge.

Advent Scarf

Here is the scarf I made using this motif. I used 23 x 10g of the Advent Calendar (I didn’t use one of the colours because I felt it didn’t fit in) and I also used about 3/4 of a full 100g skein in the same yarn that I used as a blending colour.

woman with long hair wear hand crocheted patchwork scarf

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Retro Pentagon Potholder – Free Crochet Pattern

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Help for Mauritius

I originally made these pot holders to sell and help raise funds to clear up the terrible oil spill in the beautiful island nation of Mauritius. Now I am offering this pattern for free, in the hope that you too might make a few and sell them to help raise funds for this worthy cause. Please go to the end of this post for places to donate.

This double thickness pot holder is made from 4ply/fingering weight yarn. You should use a slightly smaller hook than you would usually use to ensure a firm and solid fabric. I have used scrap sock yarn, left over from other projects. I recommend natural, plant based fibers. When acrylic gets hot and melts it can be quite dangerous.

Retro Pentagon Potholder – Free Crochet Pattern

Download your free pattern here: Retro Pentagon Potholder

You can find a crochet video tutorial for the “Coil Stitch” here:


Please note, this pattern has not been tech-edited or tested. Let me know if you have any problems.

How to Help Mauritius

Environmental organisations you can donate to:
Mauritian-based NGO Eco-Sud
Mauritian Wildlife Foundation
Greenpeace Africa

Did you make and sell any of these pot holders?

I’d love to know! Please share via email [email protected] or Instagram @mezzamay

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