Top Dip: Ch 1, 1 sc, 1 hdc.
Side Curve: Work dc around the side until you reach the bottom center (approx. 20 stitches).
Bottom Dip: At the bottom, work 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc.
Other Side Curve: Work dc up the other side.
Finish Top: As you reach the start, work 1 hdc, 1 sc. Sl st to join. Fasten off yellow.
Part 2: The Apple Skin (Red Border)
Round 6: Join Red yarn at any point. Work 1 sc in every stitch around the entire coaster.
Tip: When you reach the top center and bottom center dips, work a Slip Stitch instead of a single crochet to emphasize the “V” shape of the apple.
Fasten off and weave in your ends using the yarn needle.
Part 3: The Stem (Brown)
Make a slip knot with brown yarn.
Ch 8.
Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, work: 1 sl st, 2 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Part 4: The Leaf (Green)
Make a slip knot with green yarn.
Ch 8.
Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, work: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 3 sc in the last chain to turn the corner.
Working along the back side of the chain: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc.
Sl st to join. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Part 5: Assembly & Finishing Touches
1. The Seeds
Thread your yarn needle with brown yarn. Find the center of the coaster. Embroider two small, teardrop-shaped seeds on either side of the center point. Secure the yarn on the back and trim.
2. Attaching the Stem and Leaf
Position the Stem at the top center dip of the apple. Use the yarn needle and the long tail to sew it securely to the back of the coaster.
Position the Leaf at the base of the stem where it meets the apple. Sew it down.
3. Final Polish
Weave in any remaining loose yarn tails on the back of the coaster. Flatten the coaster with your hands (or lightly steam block it) so it sits perfectly flat on your table.
Congratulations! Your Crochet Apple Coaster is ready to use!
Category: Crochet Decorations
