Tapestry crochet is done by carrying 2 or more colors of yarn along the work as you go. You pick up and drop the yarn you need but the stitch is only made in one color at a time. It can easily become a tangled mess so I suggest using small segments of each color.
To get a nice clean design you have to keep an even tension which can be hard when you are switching between colors. It can take some practice. Tapestry crochet can be very detailed but the tapestry crochet in this pattern is very minor. It would be a good project for anyone new to tapestry crochet.
When switching colors its best to yarn over and pull through with the new color on the stitch before the color change. It's also best if you can pick one side to be the "wrong" side and always carry your yarn on that side. As you turn your work the "wrong" side may be facing you or facing away from you. A final tip I have for you regarding tapestry crochet is to leave long tails. When you weave these tails into your work you can sometimes use them to cover areas where the hidden color is showing a bit.
This pattern uses US crochet terms. The band and buckle on this pattern are done using tapestry crochet. It may be worthwhile to find a tapestry crochet tutorial before attempting this pattern. You could also make this pattern with just the band and add a buckle made from felt. I used worsted weight yarn and a size G hook. You will also need a blunt tapestry needle to weave in ends.
Leprechaun/Pilgrim Hat Coaster Pattern
- with main color: ch 21
- turn, skip 1 ch and sc in each ch across, ch 1 turn
- 1 sc in each sc across, ch 1 turn
- 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc, join buckle color, carry main color and work in buckle color, 1 sc in next 8 sc, drop buckle color, work in main color, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc, fasten off main color, turn.
- skip 3 sc, join band color in next sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc, carry band color, pick up and work in buckle color, 1 sc in next 8 sc ,drop buckle color and work in band color, 1 sc in next 3 sc, ch 1 turn
- 1 sc in next 3 sc, carry band color and pick up and work in buckle color, 1 sc in next 2 sc, carry buckle color and work in band color, 1 sc in next 4 sc, carry band color and work in buckle color, 1 sc in next 2 sc, drop buckle color and work in band color, 1 sc in next 3 sc, ch 1 turn
- repeat row 6, fasten off band color
- rejoin main hat color, 1 sc in next 6 sc, carry main color, pick up and work in buckle color, 1 sc in next 8 sc, drop buckle color, work in main color, 1 sc in next 6 sc, ch 1, turn
- 1 sc in each st across
- row 10-16, repeat row
To finish, sc around outer edge placing 1 sc in each st or end of each row. Place 1 ch in each outside corner to ease around corners. Weave in ends. Block lightly with a steam iron.
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