The Lovely Heart Coaster is a wonderful first Tunisian crochet project that you can complete in an hour or less! This makes it perfect for last minute gift or a quick gift for busy givers! Even though this is a quick project, it is far from boring! You will learn intarsia as well as stranded colourwork all at once!
I also have a little more advanced heart coaster that compliment the Lovely Heart Coaster- Tunisian Heart Coaster.
Last updated: 28/01/2024
You can purchase the add free PDF version of the pattern at LoveCrafts here and Ravelry here.
There is also a matching placemat if you would like to take your dining experience to the next level! Make sure to check out the Sweetheart Placemat.
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Skills required:
To create this beautiful crochet heart coaster you will need to master (or already know) these stitches and techniques:
Chain, Tunisian crochet technique (alternating forward and return passes), Tunisian simple stitch (tss), Tunisian crochet colourwork, Tunisian simple stitch bind-off, blocking.
Skill level:
Finished measurements:
The final crochet heart coaster measurements (blocked):
15.5 cm x 15.5 cm (approx. 6” x 6”)
Materials and tools
To get the exact look as on the pictures of my crochet heart coaster, you will need:
Scheepjes Stone Washed (78% Cotton, 22% Acrylic | Sport | 50 g (1.8 oz) = 130 m (142 yds)), (#820) Rose Quartz 1 skein (B), (#836) Tourmaline 1 skein (A)
Tunisian crochet hook size 4.5 mm (US size 7) with cable (at least 7.5 cm (3”)) or size to obtain the gauge
Tapestry needle
Scissors
You can get your craft supplies here.
Gauge:
Crochet heart coaster blocked gauge:
16 sts x 15 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4” x 4”) over tss
Gauge helps you to understand how the project turns out in terms of the final size. If you would like to achieve the exact size of the final project as in the instructions above, you gauge needs to match exactly to the above.
If you get more stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hook size as per instructions, your final project will turn out smaller. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows than stated above using the exact hooks size as per instructions, your final project will turn out bigger.
To make adjustments, if you get more stitches and/or rows, you can try using bigger hook size to get closer to the desired size. Conversely, if you get less stitches and/or rows, you can try using smaller hook size to get closer to the desired size.
It may take trial and error to try out a few hook sizes to achieve the exact size.
Alternatively, if you really don’t want to make several samples to achieve the desired size, you can try to alter your tension as you work the project. However, I would advise to try this out once you master the basics of Tunisian crochet as it may be a bit tiresome to try to master the basics of Tunisian crochet and focus on alternating your tension while working the project.
If this Tunisian crochet heart coaster is your first Tunisian crochet project and are not sure if this project matches your skills, I have a Tunisian crochet masterclass tutorial that will jump-start your Tunisian crochet journey!
Stitch guide:
Tunisian crochet stitches are worked in 2 steps; forward and return pass from right to left, with the number of sts (lps) increasing on the hook during the forward pass and decreasing during the return pass.
Standard Return pass is worked in the same way for all stitches (rows of sts) used in this project as follows : 1 ch, * yrh, draw through 2 lps on hook, rep from * until 1 lp on hook.
Edge stitches:
Right edge stitch- This is the first lp on hook and counts as first st unless otherwise stated.
Left edge stitch- This st is referred to in the pattern as the End Stitch (ES) and is crocheted as follows: Rotate the end of the fabric towards yourself, insert the hook under both bars (left and right) of the last st, yrh and pul.
- First row of Tunisian crochet: Insert the hook in the back bump of second ch from hook, yrh and pul across.
- Tunisian simple stitch: Insert the hook from right to left under front vertical bar of the next st, yrh and pul.
Changing colours as you go: When changing the colours within a row in Tunisian crochet, place the new strand of yarn over the old strand. This locks the old colour in place and prevent gaps occurring between the different colour sections.
Tunisian Simple stitch bind-off: Insert hook from right to left under front vertical bar of the next st, yrh, pul and pull through the lp that is on the hook. One lp remains on the hook.
| Abbreviations: | |
| ch- chain | yrh- yarn round the hook |
| st(s)- stitch(es) | pul- pull up a loop |
| lp(s)- loop(s) | FP- forward pass |
| tss- Tunisian simple stitch | RP- return pass |
| RS- right side | approx.- approximately |
| ES- End stitch | rep- repeat |
Stitch chart:
Notes:
Similar sport weight yarns may be substituted; please check gauge.
Number of loops on hook equals number of sts for row counting after Return Pass.
The crochet heart coaster is worked flat with RS always facing from bottom up.
Instructions:
Coaster
With A, ch 25 (place marker in last ch made).
Row 1 FP: Insert the hook in the back bump of second ch from hook, yrh and pul across. 25 lps on hook.
Row 1 RP and all other RPs: Standard RP.
Row 2: Tss across to last st, ES.
Rows 3-5: Rep Row 2.
Row 6: Start working Row 6 of Heart Chart.
Rows 7-16: Continue working the Heart Chart as started in Row 6.
Rows 17-21: Rep Row 2.
Row 22: Tunisian Simple Stitch bind-off.
Finishing:
Weave in all ends and block to final measurements as in schematic.
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Thank you so much if you got this far in the pattern! I hope you got inspired for your own version using various colours. I can’t wait to see it! Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram and let me know in the comment section below how you got on with it! As always, if you have any pattern query, the quickest way to get it answered is by emailing me on the pattern support email address above.
Happy crocheting!
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