Crocheted Coasters

I haven't crocheted in years.  I haven't really had much need to with the exception of finishes on different knitting projects and a couple crazy casting-on techniques that require a crocheted chain. That seems all to change though.

I read several knitting blogs and usually they don't intertwine with crocheting but this one did.  I'm about ready to run out and buy pretty bright cottons to make these.

They are crocheted with a 3.5 hook and can you deny they just scream summer drinks on the patio?

There are many patterns and tutorials for the simple circles that are made here, but here's the formula for these. You alternate one round per color of two colors, then added a contrasting edging.

(Assume that when dc is written dc here the first dc in each round is actually a ch3 )
Create a loop with the yarn and work 12 single crochets into it.
Next round: 2dc into each of the 12. (24 sts)
Next round: (2dc into first st, 1dc into next st.) to end of round. (36 sts)
Next round: (2dc into first st, 1dc into next 2 sts.) to end of round. (48 sts)
Next round: (2dc into first st, 1dc into next 3 sts.) to end of round. (60 sts)
Etc. to the size you want.

I have a feeling I'll be running out soon to find some pretty cottons to make these cute and quick little coasters. The woman who crocheted the coasters was also a part of  potholder trade for 2010.  Check out her fun designs.  Do I really wanna crochet again?  You bet I do.

Besides, what else you gonna do while the rain falls outside, and these are as portable as knitting socks?
 
Pattern: Potholders by Bea Aarebrot

Happy Crocheting.