Citrus Slice Coasters Crochet Pattern: Lemon, Lime, Orange and Grapefruit

These citrus slice coasters look like juicy fruit slices, with a white pith, bright segments and a colored peel. You can make a lemon, a lime, an orange and a grapefruit from one pattern by changing the colors. Each coaster is 11 cm (4.5 inches) across, made in cotton yarn with a 3 mm hook, and the segments are formed by front post double crochet stitches worked two rounds below.

A 5-page photo pattern for four citrus slice coasters, 11 cm across.

What's included

• A 5-page PDF with step-by-step photos of the orange coaster
• Round-by-round instructions (12 rounds) with colors for the lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit
• Color change notes: change at the end of the round and keep the tails on the wrong side
• Notes on working front post double crochet stitches from the same color two rounds below
• An abbreviations list (BLO, CC, ch, ch-sp, dc, FPdc, hdc, MC, sl st, sc)
• Skill level: Intermediate

Display and gift ideas

Use them as coasters in summer, as a cheerful table decoration or as a gift for a friend who loves citrus.

Who this pattern is for

This pattern suits crocheters who are confident with front post stitches and color changes in the round.

Tips for making it

• Make all the color changes at the end of the round, as described.
• Always work in front of the chain spaces of the previous round when working in stitches two rounds below.
• Block the coasters to measure 11 cm across.

Why you'll love this pattern

The fruit slices look great and are very satisfying to make, and the photos show every round.

For personal use. Please don't share or resell the PDF. No physical item is included.