Soft & Sleek by Yarn Bee is destined to become my new go-to yarn for crocheted bags, purses and home decor. Readily available at Hobby Lobby, both retail stores and online, there is a beautiful palette of colors from which to choose – approximately 28 solid colors and 6 multi-colors.
Contents: 100% Low Pill acrylic.
Yarn Weight: Worsted weight or size 4.
Skein Weight: 5 ounces
Skein Yardage: 232 yards
Care Instructions: Machine wash in cold water – Dry Flat – Do Not Iron – Do Not Bleach.
Most of Yarn Bee’s yarns have an amazing amount of yardage. As you know, crochet can gobble up the yarn and Soft & Sleek with its 232 yards per ball is a Crocheter’s dream. It is quite economical and a great value. Bags and purses are one of my favorite things to design and with the durability of this craft yarn and the wonderful color palette and availability, the creativity never stops.
Pattern – Lily Coasters
Size: Lily = approximately 3 ½” wide when measured through middle and 5” in length when measured above stem.
Skill level: Intermediate.
Materials: Soft & Sleek (a worsted weight or size 4 yarn) from Yarn Bee. One ball each of French Lilac #505, Mauve #636 and Green Apple #310.
Tools: Boye crochet hook, U.S. size F.
Gauge: Not necessary to crochet to a gauge.
Special Stitches Used: Dc 2 sts tog = yo, draw up a lp in next st, yo and take off 2 lps, yo and draw up a lp in next st, yo and take off 2 lps, yo and take off 3 lps.
Please note: The coasters are crocheted with a much smaller hook than the manufacturer’s label suggests. You will want your household items to be sturdy and functional.
Coaster
Row 1: Starting at bottom of stem with Green, chain 4, dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 4 (always counts as dc and ch-1), turn.
Rows 2 and 3: Dc in first dc. Ch 4, turn.
Row 4: Dc in first dc, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) In 3rd ch of beg ch-4. Ch 5 (always counts as tr and ch-1), turn.
Row 5: Sk first dc, tr in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (tr, 3 dc, tr) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, tr in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, tr in 4th ch of beg ch-5, changing to color of choice. Fasten off Green. Turn.
Note: Remainder of Lily is worked in color of choice.
Row 6: Sk first tr, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 5 (always counts as tr and ch-1 sp), tr in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, (tr, 2 dc) in next tr, dc in each of next 3 dc, (2 dc, tr) in next tr, ch 1, tr in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, tr in 4th ch of beg ch-5. Turn.
Row 7: Sk first tr, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 4 (always counts as tr and ch-1 sp), dc in same sp, ch 1, sk next tr, dc in next tr, dc in each of next 7 dc, dc in next tr, ch 1, sk next tr, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in 4th ch of beg ch-5. Turn.
Row 8: Sk first dc, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 4, dc in same sp, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in each of next 9 dc, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. Turn.
Row 9: Sk first dc, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 4, dc in same sp, ch 1, sk next dc, dc 2 sts tog (see Special Stitches Used above), dc in each of next 5 sts, dc 2 sts tog, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. Turn.
Row 10: Sk first dc, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 4, dc in same sp, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in each of next 7 dc, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. Turn.
Row 11: Sk first dc, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 4, dc in same sp, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. Turn.
Row 12: Sk first dc, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 4, (dc, ch 1) 2 times in same sp, sk next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, sk next dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc, (dc, ch 1) 2 times in next ch-1 sp, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. Turn.
Row 13: Sk first dc, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, 3 tr in next ch-1 sp, 2 tr in next ch-1 sp, dc in next dc, hdc in next dc, sc in each of next 2 dc, hdc in next dc, (dc, 3 tr, dc) in next dc, hdc in next dc, sc in each of next 2 dc, hdc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 tr in next ch-1 sp, 3 tr in next ch-1 sp, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. Fasten off.
Finishing: Work in all ends.
Abbreviations (written in U.S. crochet terminology)
beg = beginning
ch or chs = chain or chains
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
tog = together
tr = triple or treble crochet
( ) enclosing a particular stitch combination denotes that the stitch combination must be repeated from that point.
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“Soft & Sleek” is an all purpose yarn that I find very suitable for designs that lend themselves to durable craft type yarns. Designs such as home decor, purses and bags. I refreshed the Round Doily Bag pattern which was originally designed in a yarn that is no longer available. I was so thrilled with the look that “Soft & Sleek” will most likely become my new go to yarn in these categories.
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I hope you enjoy crocheting these lovely Lily Coasters. They will add a touch of handmade elegance to your table. Crochet up several sets to keep on hand for a hostess gift or housewarming party. Without investing in a lot of time and money, small home decor items are a great learning tool and a way to refine and perfect your crochet skills.
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