{"id":8634,"date":"2025-05-26T04:04:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T04:04:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/?p=8634"},"modified":"2025-05-26T04:04:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T04:04:51","slug":"how-to-make-a-very-easy-tunisian-crochet-flower-coaster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sntnews3.com\/?p=8634","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Very Easy Tunisian Crochet Flower Coaster"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Tunisian crochet is a beautiful hybrid between knitting and traditional crochet, known for its texture and structure. If you’re just beginning your journey into Tunisian techniques or want a fun, quick project, a Tunisian crochet flower coaster<\/strong> is the perfect place to start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this tutorial, we\u2019ll walk you through making a very easy flower-shaped coaster<\/strong> using basic Tunisian crochet stitches. This project is not only adorable but also practical \u2014 ideal for brightening up your dining table, desk, or coffee nook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83e\uddf6 What is Tunisian Crochet?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tunisian crochet (sometimes called “afghan crochet”) uses a long hook or a regular hook with a cable to hold multiple stitches on the hook at once \u2014 similar to knitting. The fabric created is denser and often beautifully textured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this flower coaster, you\u2019ll use:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Tunisian Simple Stitch (TSS)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Short row shaping<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Basic seaming techniques<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    \ud83e\uddf5 Materials Needed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • Yarn:<\/strong> Worsted weight cotton yarn (100% cotton recommended for absorbency)\n
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      • 2 contrasting colors (e.g., yellow for the center, pink for petals)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Hook:<\/strong> 6.0 mm Tunisian crochet hook (or any hook without an ergonomic handle \u2014 you don\u2019t need a long hook for small motifs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Tapestry needle<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Scissors<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Stitch markers (optional)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        \ud83d\udcd6 Stitch Glossary (Tunisian Crochet)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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        • TSS:<\/strong> Tunisian Simple Stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • FwP:<\/strong> Forward Pass<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • RetP:<\/strong> Return Pass<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • ch:<\/strong> Chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • sl st:<\/strong> Slip stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • sc:<\/strong> Single crochet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          \ud83c\udf3c Project Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          You\u2019ll create individual petal-shaped segments<\/strong> using short rows in Tunisian Simple Stitch, then join them in a circle to form a flower. Finally, you\u2019ll add a center and finish with optional edging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          \u2728 Step-by-Step Pattern: Easy Tunisian Flower Coaster<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          \ud83d\udd39 Step 1: Make One Petal (Make 6 Total)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

          Foundation:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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          1. With petal color (e.g., pink), ch 7<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

            Row 1 (FwP):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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            1. Insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, draw up a loop in each chain across (7 loops on hook).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. RetP:<\/strong> Yarn over, pull through 1 loop, then yarn over and pull through 2 loops at a time until 1 loop remains.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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              Row 2\u20135 (Short Row Shaping):<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

              Work partial rows to shape the petal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Row 2 (FwP):<\/strong> Insert hook into 2nd vertical bar only, draw up a loop in the next 4 sts (5 loops total).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • RetP:<\/strong> Work standard return pass (yo, pull through 1, then pull through 2 until 1 remains).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Row 3 (FwP):<\/strong> Insert hook into 2nd vertical bar only, draw up 3 loops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • RetP<\/strong> as above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Row 4 (FwP):<\/strong> Insert hook into 2nd vertical bar only, draw up 2 loops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • RetP<\/strong> as above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Row 5 (FwP):<\/strong> Insert hook into 2nd vertical bar only, draw up 1 loop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • RetP<\/strong> as above.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                \u2705 Fasten off and leave a tail for seaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                Repeat 5 more times<\/strong> to make a total of 6 petals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                \ud83d\udd39 Step 2: Join the Petals into a Circle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                1. Use the tails and a tapestry needle to whip stitch the short ends<\/strong> of each petal together in a circular formation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Gently shape the petals to fan out like a flower.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. Leave a small hole in the center for the next step.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                  \ud83d\udd39 Step 3: Crochet the Center Circle<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                  1. With center color (e.g., yellow), make a magic ring<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Round 1:<\/strong> Ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tight, sl st to first sc to join.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. Round 2:<\/strong> Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sc). Sl st to join.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  4. Optional Round 3:<\/strong> Ch 1, 1 sc, 2 sc in next st<\/em> repeat around (18 sc).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                    \u2705 Fasten off, leaving a long tail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    \ud83d\udd39 Step 4: Attach the Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                    • Use your tapestry needle to sew the center circle<\/strong> onto the middle of the flower, closing the small gap and anchoring all petals together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    • Weave in all loose ends on the back side.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                      \ud83e\uddf7 Optional: Add an Edging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                      To add a neat finish around the petals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      1. Join yarn at the edge of one petal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. Work sc evenly around the outer edge<\/strong>, placing 1 sc in each row end.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      3. At the tip of each petal, you can ch 1 or 2 for a point<\/strong>, then continue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      4. Sl st to beginning sc and fasten off.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                        \ud83c\udfa8 Color Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                        • Classic Daisy:<\/strong> White petals with a yellow center<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Sunflower:<\/strong> Golden yellow petals with a dark brown center<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Playful Rainbow:<\/strong> Each petal a different color<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        • Muted Tones:<\/strong> Use pastel or earth tones for a modern look<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                          \ud83e\uddfa Care Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                          • Use cotton yarn for heat and moisture resistance<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Machine washable, but hand washing extends life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          • Lay flat to dry to maintain shape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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                            \u2705 Final Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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                            • Keep your tension consistent \u2014 Tunisian crochet can curl if too tight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • Block your finished coaster for a flatter shape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            • This motif makes great coasters, trivets, wall d\u00e9cor, or appliqu\u00e9s<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                              Video tutorial:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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