The Pixel Heart Coaster

The Pixel Heart Coaster

What is Being Made

The Pixel Heart Coaster is a decorative crochet coaster designed by Nada Fatouh. This project creates a charming coaster featuring a pixel-style heart pattern. The coaster is constructed from multiple solid granny squares that are crocheted individually and then joined together to form the complete design, making it an ideal project for crafters looking to use up leftover yarn in various colors.

Craft and Techniques

This project uses the crochet craft technique and is rated at an advanced beginner difficulty level. Basic pattern reading skills are required to successfully complete this coaster. The construction method involves creating individual granny squares—a fundamental crochet technique—and then assembling them together. This modular approach allows for flexibility in color selection and makes the project manageable for those developing their crochet skills.

Stitches Used

The Pixel Heart Coaster pattern employs several essential crochet stitches:

• Chain (Ch): Used to create the foundation and base loops throughout the pattern
• Slip Stitch (Slst): Utilized to join rounds and connect stitches without adding height
• Single Crochet (Sc): A fundamental short stitch used for creating solid fabric
• Double Crochet (Dc): A taller stitch that adds dimension to the granny squares
• Single Crochet Two Together (Sc2tog): A decrease stitch for shaping and joining sections

The pattern also utilizes a magic ring technique as the starting method, with an alternative chain method provided for crafters who prefer traditional ring construction.

Materials and Tools

The Pixel Heart Coaster pattern calls for specific materials to achieve the intended result. The yarn used is Alize Dive Fingering weight (4ply) yarn, which provides a delicate, fine texture suitable for detailed colorwork. A 1.50 mm crochet hook is required to work with this fingering-weight yarn at the appropriate tension. Additional tools needed include a yarn needle for weaving in ends, a measurement tape for checking dimensions, scissors for cutting yarn, and a stitch marker to track your position within rounds. The pattern accommodates multiple colors, making it perfect for using leftover yarn scraps from other projects.

Pattern Notes

This pattern offers flexibility for creative customization. Crafters can use fewer or more colors than suggested, allowing for personalized color combinations. The modular granny square construction makes this project particularly suitable for stash-busting with leftover yarns. The pattern provides both a magic ring starting method and a traditional chain alternative for different skill preferences. Each chain-3 at the beginning of rounds counts as a stitch unless otherwise specified in the instructions.