An unexpected invitation to spend a lazy afternoon sitting on the patio near a neighbor’s newly installed pool, sipping wine and knitting has left me scrambling for a quick hostess gift. While flowers would be nice, a quickly knitted coaster made from leftover sock yarn would pair well with a bottle of wine or some wine glasses. I can even knit a second one while I am there.

Yarn
Valley Yarns Huntington (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 218 yds 114 m/50g): Color #0040 Fawn, 1 ball.

Needle/Hook

Size US 1 (2.25 mm) needles, straight or 24” (60cm) circulars

Or size needed to obtain gauge

Gauge
26 sts and 52 rows = 4” 10cm in garter st after blocking

Size
7.5” 19 cm wide
19” 48 cm circumference

Notions
Tapestry needle