The edges of these coasters are left raw, so you’ll need to use a fabric that doesn’t fray such as faux leather, cork fabric, kraft tex, or leather. If you're new to sewing with nonwoven fabrics, shop our selection of Cork Fabric here, or browse our Luxe Faux Leather for a chic alternative look. Each week I’ll give you a special link so you can view a bundle of eight (8) different dishcloth patterns designed by me. These are not new designs, but since I pulled this CAL together at short notice, we’ll use them. And I have so many to choose from. From the eight (8) pattern bundle, you can choose one or more to make for that week. Your choice. Great job making your first project! I hope you enjoyed this easy tutorial and it gave you a little practice and the confidence to continue onto another project! Tomorrow I’ll be sharing another free project, which will coordinate with your coasters! Helpful Notions: 40 wt. polyester thread, ruler, scissors, basting spray, basting tape, or glue, removable pen or chalk, sewing clips, Teflon foot

Each coaster is essentially the size of a gauge swatch, so if the final size is not what you prefer, you can start over with a smaller or larger hook.A big hello from my home to yours! Are you ready to begin our Quarantine CAL? Here’s how it will work. Here are 2 tips to help you to keep your “carried” color from showing through: 1) Every once in a while (usually after you’ve finished a few stitches of one color) give the “carried” yarn a gentle tug. Not so much as to warp your fabric, but just enough to make sure it is taught. This will keep it at the center of your work. 2) Make sure your weave is tight (or dense) enough. A more loose fabric will make it easier to see through it.

Row 2: Chain 1 with both colors. Then chain 1 again with only your neutral color (the color you will be using next). This will line your carried yarn up in the right place for the next row. Turn. Dc in the same stitch and the next 3 stitches. Change colors. Dc in the next 4 stitches. Change colors. Dc in the next 4 stitches. Change colors. Dc in the next 4 stitches. (16)Every time you make a color change, you will do so at the end of the last stitch of the previous color. So, if you end your main color with a dc stitch, on your final yarn over and pull through of that stitch, you will drop the main color and yarn over and pull through with the new color. Row 4: Chain 1 with both colors. Then chain 1 again with only your main color (the color you will be using next). Turn. Dc in the same stitch and the next 3 stitches. Change colors. Dc in the next 4 stitches. Change colors. Dc in the next 4 stitches. Change colors. Dc in the next 4 stitches. (16) Yardage: Main Fabric 25" wide by 1/8 yard and Contrast Fabric 25" wide by 1/8 yard (makes four coasters)