Crossroads Clusters Coaster

Introducing the next pattern in the Crossroads Clusters Series, The Crossroads Clusters Coaster. I have been exploring Tunisian crochet and love the way it can be used along with traditional crochet techniques to create beautiful works of art.

Like the other Crossroads Clusters patterns, the Crossroads Clusters Coaster is an advanced beginner crochet pattern that features the Linked Tunisian Simple Stitch. If you are not familiar with this stitch, you will find my Link Stitch Tutorial on my blog helpful as you crochet your Crossroads Clusters Coaster.

Below is the free version of the Large Crossroads Clusters Coaster but as always, you can find the full Crossroads Clusters Coaster pattern with photo tutorial included in the paid pdf in my Ravelry store.

CROSSROADS CLUSTERS COASTER PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

MATERIALS
Worsted weight (4) yarn
Yardage: 20-30 yards
6 mm or any hook needed to obtain gauge
Scissors
Needle

ABBREVIATIONS
Ch(s) Chain(s)
Hdc Half Double Crochet
Dc Double Crochet
Hdc Cluster (See Special Stitches)
Link Stitch (See photo tutorial)
Sc Single Crochet
Slst Slip Stitch
St(s) Stitch(es)
Yo Yarn over

PATTERN NOTES

Advanced Beginner

Written in US crochet terms

Finished Size = 5″ x 5″

Gauge: 7 stitches and rows 1-5 of pattern = 2″ x 2″

BEFORE YOU START

Pattern is crocheted in rows.

Chain 1 does not count as a stitch.

Chain 3 does count as a stitch.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

HDC Cluster – YO and insert your hook, YO and
pull up a loop. YO and insert your hook into the
next ch/st, YO and pull up a loop. YO and pull
through all five loops on your hook.

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PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
Ch 15 or alternatively fsc 14 and skip row 1, turn.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn. (14 sc)
Row 2: ch 3, link stitch in each st across, turn. (14 link stitches) [See Photo Tutorial]
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (14 sc)
Row 4: ch 3, *skip st, dc next st, dc skipped st, repeat from * across, dc last st, turn. (6 crosses, 14 dc)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. (14 sc)
Rows 6-7: Repeat rows 4 & 5.
Rows 8-9: Repeat rows 2 &3.
Do not fasten off. Continue to border.

Border

Working on the right side of the coaster.
Side 1: Ch 1, (hdc cluster, ch 1) 6 times, hdc cluster, ch 3, rotate.
Side 2: (hdc cluster, ch 1) 7 times, hdc cluster, ch 3, rotate.
Side 3: (hdc cluster, ch 1) 6 times, hdc cluster, ch 3, rotate.
Side 4: (hdc cluster, ch 1) 7 times, hdc cluster, ch 3, rotate, join to 1st hdc cluster.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Congratulations, your Crossroads Clusters Coaster is complete!

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Be sure to check out my other Crossroads Clusters patterns in the Crossroads Clusters Series!

Simply click on the photos below to go to their linked blog posts for each pattern.