Shamrock Coasters & Dishcloth
Designed by: Cylinda Mathews
Dishcloth pattern designed by: Edith Smith

Materials:
For Coaster: 100% cotton thread, size #10
Steel crochet hook, size 8 USA (1.50 mm)

For Dishcloth: Sugar & Cream worsted weight (Emerald Green)
Size G hook

Finished Size:
Coaster: 4" x 4"
Dishcloth: 10" x 11"
Gauge: Not important in over all size. Tension should remain consistant.

Skill level: Experienced (must have knowledge in basic filet)

Coaster & Dishcloth:
For Coaster: Use cotton thread and size 8 hook
For Dishcloth: Use worsted weigh and size G hook.

Row 1) Ch 44; dc in 8th ch from hook; * ch 2, sk next 2 ch, dc in next ch; rep from * across: 13 om.

Row 2) Ch 5, turn work (counts as first dc plus ch 2); dc in next dc; (ch 2, dc in next dc) 4 times, (2 dc) in next sp, dc in next dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) 7 times.

Rows 3-13) Follow chart below to complete the coaster. (Do not end off at end of Row 13).

Basic Filet Instructions:
Om= open mesh, the open spaces created.
Sm= solid mesh, the filled spaces that create the design
Ch 5 to turn rows starting with an open mesh.

Coaster Edging:

Rnd 1) Ch 1, (3 sc) in corner st, (2 sc) in each open mesh and sc in each st around the coaster, working (3 sc) in each corner; join with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off, secure ends.

Dishcloth Edging:

Rnd 1) Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), turn work; evenly work dc around the edge working (3 dc) in each corner; join with a sl st to first dc. Fasten off; secure ends.

Finishing:

Spray coaster with water or spray starch if desired. Coaster can be blocked by shaping on top of a terry towel. Let dry. Or, cover with a handkerchief and pressing on the wrong side using a cool iron setting.

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