Welcome to another crochet tutorial where today we're diving into the perfect finishing touch for your handmade coasters—crocheting a border! Whether you're crafting these coasters as a thoughtful gift, for a craft market, or to enhance your own home decor, adding a decorative border can transform your project from simple to stunning.

Materials Needed:

• Cotton Yarn: Cotton is ideal for coasters because it's absorbent, durable, and washes well. Choose any color that complements your existing coaster.

• Crochet Hook: Make sure your hook is suitable for the weight of your yarn. Typically, a smaller hook will create a tighter, more defined stitch for borders.

• Special Glove for Crocheters: To ensure comfort and to help prevent fatigue or pain, especially during longer crochet sessions, consider wearing a special crochet glove. This glove support your hand and wrist, making your crafting experience more enjoyable. The Glove is available HERE

Step 1: Prepare Your Coaster Ensure your coaster is ready for the border. It should be clean, dry, and free of any loose ends. If you’ve just finished crocheting the main part of the coaster, you might want to block it to ensure it lays flat and even.

Step 2: Start the Border: Attach your cotton yarn at any point on the outer edge of the coaster with a slip stitch. 3 ch, puff stitch (3 times yarn over) in the same stitch

Step 3: 3 ch, puff stitch in 3rd ch from the hook, 1 ch

Step 4: skip 1, puff st in next st

Repeat steps 3-4 till the end, finish with sl st

Crocheting a border on your coasters is a fantastic way to add a personal touch to a practical item. Whether you keep them for yourself or give them away, these beautifully finished coasters are sure to be a hit. Grab your hook and your favorite cotton yarn, and give it a try!

Remember, the key to beautiful crochet is practice and patience. So, take your time, enjoy the process, and watch as your coasters transform with just a few rounds of stitching.

Happy crocheting!