#290 Hibiscus Coasters

Hibiscus Coasters #290 by SweaterBabe.com

Project Overview

The Hibiscus Coasters are a set of five leaf-shaped knitted coasters designed for table settings and home décor. This intermediate-level knitting project is an excellent stash-busting option, allowing crafters to use up leftover yarn while creating a cohesive, gift-ready collection. Each individual coaster is knit as a complete piece from bottom to top, making this an efficient and satisfying project for knitters seeking to create functional home accessories.

Design and Construction

Each coaster features an elegant leaf shape with a wider base that tapers toward the top. The design incorporates four delicate lace leaves framed within the gently shaped body of each coaster, creating visual interest and texture. A Garter stitch edging is integrated throughout the knitting process, providing a neat and professional finish to every edge of the completed coaster.

Yarn and Needle Requirements

The pattern is designed for fingering-weight yarn, with each coaster requiring less than 13 yards of yarn. This makes the project highly economical and perfect for using leftover yarn from larger projects. For a slightly larger coaster option, knitters can substitute dk-weight yarn on size 7 needles, which produces coasters measuring approximately 4½ inches wide by 5¾ inches long and using approximately 17 yards of yarn per coaster.

Knitting Techniques and Stitches

• Garter Stitch: Used for the edging to create a neat, finished appearance around each coaster
• Lace Knitting: Four lace leaf motifs are incorporated within each coaster design, adding decorative detail and texture
• Shaping: The coaster is shaped from the wider bottom edge to a tapered top through strategic increases and decreases

Pattern Instructions and Format

The Hibiscus Coasters pattern includes both written instructions and charted instructions, accommodating different knitter preferences and experience levels. This dual-format approach makes the pattern accessible whether you prefer to follow line-by-line written directions or work from visual stitch charts.

Project Specifications

• Difficulty Level: Intermediate
• Craft: Knitting
• Yarn Weight: 4-ply (fingering weight)
• Quantity: Five coasters per set
• Yarn Per Coaster: Less than 13 yards (fingering weight) or approximately 17 yards (dk-weight option)
• Format: Downloadable PDF

Ideal Uses

This coaster set is perfect for gift-giving occasions or personal use. The five-coaster collection provides a complete table setting solution. The project is particularly well-suited for stash-busting, allowing knitters to transform small quantities of leftover yarn into beautiful, functional pieces.