Since it’s cherry blossom season I wanted to crochet something sakura-themed so I made a coaster for your drinks. I have so many coasters in my room because I’m always drinking something water, tea, or coffee.
Slst – slip stitch
Sc – single crochet
Dec – decrease
Sakura Center
– Magic circle sc 9 sts, Total = 9 sts
– 2 sc in each sts (x9). Total = 18 sts
– Sc 18 sts. Total = 18 sts
– 2 sc, sc 1 st (x9). Total = 27 sts
– 2 sc, sc 2 (x9). Total = 36 sts
– Sc 36 sts. Total = 36 sts
– 2 sc, sc 3 sts (x9). Total 45 sts
DO NOT CUT OFF! Coutine to petal pattern down below.
Sakura Petal (make 5)
– Sc 9 sts. Total = 9 sts
– Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 5 sts, dec. Total = 7 sts
– Ch 1, turn, sc 7 sts (x2). Total = 7 sts
– Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 3 sts, dec. Total = 5 sts
– Ch 1, turn, sc 2 sts, turn, dec.
Cut off
Insert hook in the middle st from the last row.
– Ch 1, turn, sc 2 sts. turn, dec.
Cut off
After you’ve finished making all five sakura petals weave in all of the loose ends.
Switch to a smaller hook,(I used a G/4.50 mm hook). To get that rounded sakura shape you are going to crochet a border around the flower. Insert your hook into a corner (preferably between two petals) and simply single crochet around the sakura, I did slip stitch on the tips of the petals to make the slits sharper. Weave in the ends and you are finished!
Have you ever seen the Sakura trees bloom?
Aw this is the cutest make!! I love that it's sakura themed, perfect for spring 😀 I would definitely keep them on my table all year round! xx
elizabeth ♡ ”Ice Cream” whispers Clara
Thank you ♥
I’ve been reading crochet posts on your blog for the last half an hour and now I’m feeling so inspired! I’m definitely going to try following this sakura pattern ♡
Yay! Please tag me on social media so I can see your creations.♥