Who says coasters have to be dull and uninteresting? This buttered toast coaster adds a charming touch to your home décor while being practical, durable, and perfect for everyday use. Not only does it serve its purpose well, but it also makes an excellent handmade gift for friends and family. Best of all, you can whip it up in a relatively short amount of time, which makes it a fantastic project for both seasoned crafters and beginners alike.
Materials Required:
- Everyday Cotton Yarn by Loops and Threads in colors bark, twine, and banana.
- US size G 4.0 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Approximate Size: 5.5” x 5.5”
Pattern Notes:
- The chains do not count as a stitch.
Common Abbreviations (US):
ch – chain
st(s) – stitch(es)
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
RS – right side
tr – triple crochet (or treble crochet): Yarn over the hook twice, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull through, leaving four loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops, yarn over again and pull through the next two loops, and finally yarn over to pull through the last two loops.
Buttered Toast Coaster Pattern
Creating the Toast Using Twine Color (Light Brown)
Start with a foundation chain of 20 stitches using the twine color.
Row 1 (RS): Yarn over and place one half double crochet (hdc) in the second chain from the hook and continue placing one hdc in each remaining chain across. Once you reach the end, chain 1 and turn your work. (You should have 19 stitches at this point.)
Rows 2-12: In each of these rows, simply place one hdc in each stitch across. After finishing each row, chain 1 and turn your work.
Row 13: Skip the first stitch, then hdc in the next stitch. Following that, place a double crochet (dc) in the next stitch, followed by a triple crochet (tr) in the next stitch. Then, place six tr in the same stitch. After this, continue with a tr in the next stitch, a dc in the following stitch, and an hdc in the next stitch. Place a single crochet (sc) in the next two stitches. Again, place an hdc in the following stitch, a dc in the next stitch, and a tr in the next. Then, repeat the six tr in the same stitch, followed by a tr, a dc, and an hdc in respective stitches. Skip the next stitch, then use a slip stitch to join in the final stitch of the row.
Once you are done, fasten off your work and make sure to weave in any loose ends.
Crafting the Crust Using Bark Color (Dark Brown)
Now, let’s focus on creating the crust by single crocheting around the edge of the toast.
Note: It might be challenging to see your stitches while working along the sides, but do your best. The stitch count does not need to be perfect.
Round 1: To start, attach your yarn to the bottom right corner of the toast. Chain 1 and place 2 single crochet stitches in the same stitch. Now, sc up the right side of the toast, across the top, and down the left side. Upon reaching the bottom left corner, create 3 sc stitches in that corner stitch.
Continue single crocheting along the bottom edge of the toast. When you come back to the corner where you started, place one sc in the corner space and join with a slip stitch to the first sc. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends.
Creating the Butter Using Banana Color (Yellow)
Begin with a chain of 6 stitches.
Row 1: Place one half double crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. After finishing this row, chain 1 and turn your work. You should have a total of 5 stitches.
Rows 2-4: For each of these rows, hdc in each stitch across. After completing each row, chain 1 and turn your work.
Once you finish the final row, keep your yarn attached and chain 1. Proceed to single crochet around the butter piece. When you approach a corner, place three stitches in that corner to give it a rounded effect. As you make your way back to the starting corner, again add three stitches to that corner.
After finishing this portion, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Position the butter on the right side of the toast, attaching it preferably to a corner so that it allows room for a mug to rest comfortably beside it.
