The Old Friendships Coaster is a beginner-friendly textured coaster pattern that is the perfect project to try if you would like to explore the Spike stitch. This is a versatile stitch that is worked over multiple rows and can add a splash of colour to a neutral background. The pattern is available in two versions with the spike stitch worked over five or three stitches matching the Old Friendships Placemat.

The pattern can be easily modified to larger size and using multiple colours, opening doors to endless possibilities and creativity

Skills required
Chain, single crochet (sc), slip stitch (sl st), spike stitch (sp), working crochet pattern in rows and rounds, weaving in ends, blocking.

Finished measurements
The final coaster measurements (blocked):
13.5 x 13.5 cm (approx. 5.25” x 5.25”)

Materials and tools
Hobbii Portobello (60% Cotton, 28% Acrylic, 12% Wool | Worsted | 50 g (1.8 oz) = 120 m (131 yds)), (#02) Off White 1 ball (A), (#113) Misty Green 1 ball (B)

Crochet hook size 5 mm (US size H-8) or size to obtain the gauge
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Please always swatch when substituting yarn:
Yarnsmiths: Pebble Haze Aran
Cascade yarns: Cantata

Blocked Gauge:
15 sts x 17 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) over single stitch pattern

Notes
This pattern uses US stitch terminology (SC is known as double crochet (DC) in UK terminology).
The coaster is worked flat in rows followed by a border worked in rounds.
Starting chain 1 does NOT count as a stitch.
Stitches worked into stitches 2 rows below need to be pulled up to the height of the working row otherwise the shape of the coaster will be distorted; edges will be higher than middle of a particular row.
The border consists of 1 round of sc in A and a round of sc in B worked 2 rows below alternated with a slip stitch.