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Let's crochet a vibrant and stylish striped coaster supla! This project is a fantastic way to add a personalized pop of color and handmade charm to your home decor. A "supla" (from Portuguese, short for sousplat) is essentially a placemat, but a coaster supla refers to a larger, sturdier coaster, often mimicking the look of a placemat. We'll focus on creating a beautiful striped effect, perfect for using up yarn scraps and practicing neat color changes.
How to Crochet a Striped Coaster Supla: Detailed Tutorial
This detailed pattern will guide you through creating a sturdy, flat circular coaster with distinct stripes. The multi-color design allows for beautiful visual interest and a custom look.
Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate
You'll need to know:
Chain (ch): The foundation of most crochet projects.
Slip Stitch (sl st): Used for joining rounds.
Single Crochet (sc): A compact, dense stitch.
Half Double Crochet (hdc): A taller, more open stitch.
Double Crochet (dc): A taller, more open stitch.
Working in rounds: Crocheting in a circular motion.
Creating a Magic Ring (MR) or Adjustable Ring: (Optional but highly recommended for a tight center).
Basic color changes.
Finished Coaster Supla Dimensions (Approximate):
Your finished supla coaster will typically measure around 7-9 inches (18-23 cm) in diameter. This can vary slightly based on your yarn thickness, hook size, and personal tension. It's larger than a standard coaster, closer to a small placemat for a cup and a snack.
Materials You'll Need:
Yarn: Approximately 70-100 yards (64-91 meters) of Worsted Weight (Medium #4) Cotton Yarn.
Why Cotton? Cotton yarn is highly recommended for supla coasters because it's absorbent, durable, and heat-resistant. Acrylic yarn can melt if exposed to very hot temperatures, so cotton is the safer and more practical choice.
Colors:
Color A (Main Stripe 1): Choose a dominant color.
Color B (Main Stripe 2): Choose a contrasting or complementary color.
Color C (Accent/Border): An optional third color for an accent or the final border.
Crochet Hook: Size H/5.0mm. Or the hook size that gives you a fabric dense enough to be sturdy but not too stiff. If your stitches feel too loose or too tight, adjust your hook size up or down accordingly.
Yarn Needle (Tapestry Needle): Essential for seamlessly weaving in all your loose yarn tails at the end.
Scissors: For cutting your yarn.
Gauge:
Gauge isn't critical for a coaster supla, as it doesn't need to fit precisely like a garment. However, aiming for consistent tension will help ensure your supla is well-formed and lies flat. If your stitches are too loose, the supla might be flimsy; too tight, and it could be rigid or pucker.
Abbreviations Used in This Pattern:
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
st(s): stitch(es)
MR: Magic Ring (also called Magic Circle or Adjustable Ring)
rep: repeat
(): repeat instructions within parentheses a specified number of times.
[]: indicates the total number of stitches you should have at the end of a specific round.
Mastering Clean Color Changes:
This technique is crucial for making your striped supla coaster look professional and neat.
Work the last stitch of your current round with the current color as usual, but stop when you have two loops left on your hook. (For example, if it's a dc stitch, you've yarned over, inserted hook, yarned over, pulled up a loop, yarn over, pulled through two loops – two loops remain.)
Drop the current color yarn.
Pick up your new color yarn. Yarn over with the new color, and pull it through the remaining two loops on your hook to complete the stitch.
Now, using the new color, sl st into the first stitch of the round (or the top of your turning chain) to join the round.
Always cut the old color yarn, leaving a 4-inch tail. You'll neatly weave these tails in later to secure the change and hide them.
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Let's Crochet Your Striped Coaster Supla!
This supla coaster is worked in continuous rounds, with strategic increases to keep it flat. We'll alternate colors every 1-2 rounds to create the striped effect.
Part 1: The Foundation & First Stripe (Color A)
Start: Make a Magic Ring (MR).
Alternative Start (if you prefer not to use a MR): Chain 4, then slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.
Round 1:
Ch 2 (does NOT count as a stitch, but gives height).
Work 10 hdc into the MR (or into the center of your ch-4 ring).
If using a Magic Ring, pull the starting tail tightly to close the center hole.
Sl st into the top of the first hdc to join the round.
[10 hdc]
Round 2:
Ch 2 (does NOT count as a stitch).
Work 2 hdc into each stitch around.
Sl st into the top of the first hdc to join the round.
[20 hdc]
Clean Color Change: On the last hdc of this round, switch to Color B. Cut Color A, leaving a 4-inch tail.
Part 2: Second Stripe (Color B)
Round 3:
With Color B now attached, ch 2 (does NOT count as a stitch).
(1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st) rep 10 times around.
Sl st into the top of the first hdc to join the round.
[30 hdc]
Round 4:
Ch 2 (does NOT count as a stitch).
(1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st) rep 10 times around.
Sl st into the top of the first hdc to join the round.
[40 hdc]
Clean Color Change: On the last hdc of this round, switch back to Color A. Cut Color B, leaving a 4-inch tail.
Part 3: Third Stripe (Color A)
Round 5:
With Color A now attached, ch 2 (does NOT count as a stitch).
(1 hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st) rep 10 times around.
Sl st into the top of the first hdc to join the round.
[50 hdc]
Round 6:
Ch 2 (does NOT count as a stitch).
(1 hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st) rep 10 times around.
Sl st into the top of the first hdc to join the round.
[60 hdc]
Clean Color Change: On the last hdc of this round, switch to Color B (or Color C if using a third color). Cut Color A, leaving a 4-inch tail.
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Part 4: Fourth Stripe & Final Border (Color B or C)
This final section brings your supla coaster to its full size.
Round 7:
With your new color attached, ch 2 (does NOT count as a stitch).
(1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st) rep 10 times around.
Sl st into the top of the first hdc to join the round.
[70 hdc]
Round 8 (Optional Edging - SC for definition):
Ch 1 (does NOT count as a stitch).
Work sc into each stitch around. This round helps to create a firm, neat edge and prevents curling.
Sl st into the top of the first sc to join the round.
[70 sc]
Fasten off (FO), leaving a 6-inch tail.
Self-Correction Tip for Flatness: If your supla is starting to "cup" (curl up like a bowl), you might need to add more increases in a round. If it's "ruffling" (waving around the edge), you might have too many increases. The general rule for increasing in a flat circle is to increase by 10 stitches each round, evenly spaced. So, Round 1: 10 sts, Round 2: 20 sts, Round 3: 30 sts, etc. Adjust your "stitches between increases" accordingly if your personal tension requires it.
Part 5: Finishing Your Striped Coaster Supla
Fasten Off: After completing your final round, cut your yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Yarn over and pull the tail completely through the loop on your hook to secure the last stitch. Gently tug to tighten.
Weave in All Ends: This is a crucial step for a neat, professional, and durable supla coaster, especially with multiple color changes!
Thread each yarn tail onto your yarn needle.
Carefully weave them through several stitches of the same color on the back side of your supla. Try to go through the middle of the stitches to fully hide the tails. Weave in one direction for a few stitches, then change direction slightly and weave back for a few stitches (this "locks" the tail in place and prevents it from unraveling).
Take your time with this to ensure your supla looks great and won't unravel with use or washing.
Shape/Block (Optional but Recommended):
Gently lay your supla flat. Use your fingers to gently manipulate and smooth out the shape, ensuring it lies perfectly flat.
If it's a bit wavy or doesn't lie perfectly flat, a gentle steam block can help immensely. Hover a steamer or an iron (on a low, steam setting) over the item without touching it, then gently shape with your hands. Allow it to air dry completely. This will help the fibers relax and the supla to maintain its perfect flat, circular shape.
You've now created a truly beautiful and functional striped crochet coaster supla! This simple yet effective design is perfect for adding a cheerful, handmade touch to your table or giving as a thoughtful gift. What fun color combinations are you excited to try for your next supla coaster?
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