Sparkly Disc Coasters

Here's a pattern for some coasters. I worked it out through much trial and error, so you won't have to. That's how nice I am.

Sparkly Disc Coaster Pattern

Yarn: 1 ball worsted-weight cotton for each color.

I used Bernat cotton for the green and Sugar 'n' Cream for the purple

Hook: US size H/8, 5.00mm

Other: Obsolete CDs or DVDs.

I crocheted this pretty tightly to avoid floppy fabric around the disc.

Stitches: chain (ch), slip stitch (slst), no-turn-chain double crochet (ntcdc), double crochet (dc)

For an explaination of the ntcdc, click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LxYpo-tyi8

The NTCDC counts as the first stitch of each row. If that stitch isn't working out for you, replace with "ch 3" throughout the pattern.

BACK OF COASTER

Row 1: Chain 1. Create one ntcdc (counts as first dc). 8 dc in first chain. Slst to ntcdc. [9 sts]

Row 2: Ntcdc. Dc in same stitch. 2 dc in each dc around. Slst to ntcdc. [18 sts]

Row 3: Ntcdc. 2 Dc in next dc. *Dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc.* Repeat from * to * 7 more times. Slst to ntcdc. [27 sts]

Row 4: Ntcdc. Dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. *Dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc.* Repeat from * to * 7 more times. Slst to ntcdc. [36 sts]

Row 5: Ntcdc. Dc in next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc. *Dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc.* Repeat from * to * 7 more times. Slst to ntcdc, tie off. [45 sts]

FRONT OF COASTER

Row 1: Chain 1. Create one ntcdc (counts as first dc). 8 dc in first chain. Slst to ntcdc. [9 sts]

Row 2: Ntcdc, ch 1. *Dc in next dc, ch 1.* Repeat from * to * 7 more times. Slst to ntcdc. [18 sts]

Row 3: Ntcdc. 2 dc in ch 1 sp. *Dc in next dc, 2 dc in ch 1 sp.* Repeat from * to * 7 more times. Slst to ntcdc. [27 sts]

Row 4: Ntcdc. Dc in next 2 dc, ch 1. *Dc in next 3 dc, ch 1.* Repeat from * to * 7 more times. Slst to ntcdc. [36 sts]

Row 5: Ntcdc. Dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in ch 1 sp. *Dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in ch 1 sp.* Repeat from * to * 7 more times. Slst to ntcdc. Do NOT tie off. [45 sts]

JOINING

Match the wrong sides together at the last slst to ntcdc. (I like to do this so there is only one clumsy spot where joining over the slst.)

Slst in both loops of each dc for each side. This creates the nice, rope-like edge. Once 30 or so slst are complete, insert CD/DVD, making sure the silver side shows through the front side. Continue slst until joined around, tie off. Weave ends under the back of the coaster.

These are quick and easy—my kind of project!