Fruity Speckle Coasters

I gave you the visual delight first this time! Don’t they look cute? It’s a gift for a person who loves spending time in the kitchen, lovingly creating a variety of dishes every day, having it  neatly organized, spick and span all the time. I think these coasters will add a dash of color to her counter top. Unlike the mug coasters I made last time, I crocheted these big enough to hold medium sized cookware. This attractive variegated yarn is from Premier Home cotton yarns. The wide color choices and the texture make them a very good choice for dishcloths and coasters. I chose them because they are also easy to wash and maintain. I have one more to go to complete the set, but I couldn’t wait to show off my latest porcelain sugar bowl. I loved the simple yet stylish design. The splash of purple and pink on the white yarn made it a great pair for the porcelain bowl. Think it's time to gift myself a new set of coasters! 

Daisy Flower Coasters

I wanted to crochet something interesting and elegant as a gift to my aunt. And I chanced upon this pretty Daisy pattern, when I was looking for ideas. Maybe because of an overdose of snow-white around me, I liked the pattern the instant I saw it. When have I ever had second thoughts on flower patterns! I added my own touch by crocheting a holder for them as I liked the way they decked up. I imagined them sitting on a big wooden table, waiting for a hot cup of coffee. Now you all know what went into the Origami boxes I’d posted few weeks back. 

Yarn Used:

Peaches and Crème (100% cotton) - Gold

Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice - White

Link to the free-pattern: http://whiskersandwool.blogspot.com/2012/04/daisy-coasters-free-pattern_21.html

Knitted Coasters

There is a first time to everything. And this first is to the simple pattern I wrote to make these cute knitted coasters using just the Garter and Stockinette stitches. It is a quick win pattern that has a soft and firm centre to hold the mugs with a slightly raised bordering on all sides.  Peaches and Crème had the perfect colored cotton yarn to match my cookware. They are a wonderful option to bring in more colors and improve the decor of your dining area.