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<\/a><\/center><\/p>\nIt’s been a while since my last DIY, so I thought I would remedy that with a quick cork coaster idea. It’s pretty simple and you can have a set made in under an hour, I bet. Below you will find instructions for both crochet or embroidered coasters. <\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/center><\/p>\nSupplies:<\/i>
\n4″ x 4″ cork squares<\/b> (I buy 12″ cork tiles and cut them with a rotary cutter)
\nstandard hole punch<\/b>
\nDK weight yarn<\/b>— I used needlepoint wool, but any thin yarn will do
\n2.75mm (C) hook<\/b> (increase the hook size if you use a thicker yarn, but make sure it fits through the holes)
\nyarn needle<\/b><\/p>\ntemplate<\/a><\/b>\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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\nUse the template to punch holes evenly around the square.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n
If you crochet, attach the yarn at the center of one of the sides. Single crochet (US) around the coaster, making 5 single crochet stitches in the corners. Slip-stitch to the first SC to end. Optionally, you can slip-stitch through all holes, if you want to fill them (see yellow coaster in title image).<\/p>\n
If you haven’t yet picked up the craft of crochet, below is a simple embroidery stitch called the blanket stitch<\/i>. <\/p>\n
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\n1. Insert needle from back to front<\/b> through a hole. Bring through about 2 yards of yarn and leave about 10″ hanging at the back.
\n2. Insert needle from front to back<\/b> through the next hole, making sure to bring your needle through the loop created.
\n3. Pull snug against the edge of the coaster.
\n4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 until you get to a corner.
\n5. At the corners, repeat steps 2 & 3 twice more in the same spot<\/b> (3 stitches in each corner).
\n6. When you come to the end, pull the rest of the yarn through the first loop, as shown in last image. <\/p>\nUsing the beginning & end yarn, tie a knot and weave in the ends through the loops on the back.<\/p>\n
And that’s it! If hearts are more your thing, check out my last cork coaster: Embroidered Heart Coaster<\/a><\/b>. These would make mighty cute Mother’s Day gift sets. ♥ ♥<\/p>\nPin It<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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