This advent calendar will bring you something new every day until Christmas: 24-simple advent patterns to offer an alternative to last-minute gifts.
I hope this is something that makes this time of year even more special to you.
Wishing you all a very merry advent time!
Day 15 in the 24-simple advent patterns: Fringe coaster
Still missing a few knitted gifts and don’t know what to make? Why not whip up these quick Fringe coasters?
Easy and fun – and a perfect way to use up all those yarn scraps and small balls you have around – I know I still have a full basket of those!
Scroll down for the free pattern, or get the ad-free, printer-friendly, PDF version of this pattern in my Ravelry Shop and on ariannafrasca.com.
About
The Fringe coaster is knitted in the round from the center out.
It is worked in a Garter Stitch pattern.
Fringes are all around the edge, for textural and visual interest.
Super quick project, perfect for all the small yarn remains you happen to have to lie around!
The instructions are written in standard American terms. The pdf features photo support.
Knitting skill level: Easy, perfect project for new knitters
Needles: US size 8 (5 mm) 16” (40 cm) circular needle or US size 8 (5 mm) DPNS.
Yarn: Worsted (9 wpi) – Weight: Medium (4)
Yardage: 36 yd. / 33 m
Gauge: 16 sts and 20 rows = 4 in/10cm in pattern stitch in US size 8 (5 mm) needle in the rnd.
Other notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle.
Sizing: 7 cm (2.75″)
Abbreviations
CO – cast on
K – knit
Kfb – Knit front and back (increase)
PM – Place marker
Rnd(s) – round(s)
St(s) – stitch(es)
Pattern
Using DPNs needle or 30” (80 cm) circular needle, CO 8 sts and join in the rnd. PM to mark the beginning of the round.
Work increasing stitches in garter st for 10 rounds as follows:
Rnd 1: *kfb * (16 sts)
Rnds 2 and all even rounds: purl
Rnd 3: *K1, kfb * (24 sts)
Rnd 5: *K2, kfb * (32 sts)
Rnd 7: knit
Rnd 9: knit
Rnd 10: purl
Rnd 11: bind off
Fringes
Cut your yarn into lengths twice as long as you want the finished fringe.
Take two pieces of fringe yarn and fold them in half. Insert the crochet hook into the first stitch and hook the folded yarn loop. Pull the loop through about a third of the way. Now open up the loop (both pieces of yarn) and slip the ends of the yarn (all 4 ends) through the loop. Gently pull it tight to create the first piece of fringe. You may need to adjust the ends as you tighten to get them all even. Continue adding two pieces of yarn to each stitch along the edge of the coaster.
