This is one of my favorite projects, that I work on, from time to time. Whenever I make coasters, they are crocheted most of the time, like this one pictured. I like to crochet with a solid color; then add the edging in a variegated pattern to coordinate with the main color.
I developed this design in my head, over a decade ago. For this one, I used the Red Heart Yarn Brand in Black (coaster body) and Mexicana (edging). You can find these on Amazon, or at Walmart, whether in-store or online. What I love about the variegated Mexicana is the versatility; it can be used with other different solid colors, like red, Sunny D orange, yellow, greens, blue, purple, etc. With these eclipses occurring in more frequency, this one is to commemorate them.
Once, I created a complete set of rainbow coasters, which I sold. All of them had the Mexicana colorway edging. I will be making them again soon, to grace more tabletops. To make one like this, crochet a round in black; I recommend making it 5 circular rows, out from the center. Afterwards, attach the Mexican yarn to the edge, *chain 5, skip 1 stitch, then single crochet into the next stitch.* Repeat until you reach the last stitch. Tie off & weave in the end.
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