Smiley Emoticon Coaster – free crochet pattern to brighten your day
Some days you just need a smile!
Today I needed a little ray of sunshine to lift my spirits, after a week of being poorly life is feeling a little less than it’s usual sunny self. Nurse Katie and Doctor Doug have done a fantastic job of looking after me, The tea supply has been plentiful, the pillows expertly fluffed, the tissues and hugs have been top quality. I thought a little colour therapy might help my mood, this little fella inspired by the ‘Smiley’ emoticon has worked a treat!
Worked in DK yarn using a 4mm hook, it worked up super quick, fancy one for yourself? Scroll down for the pattern 🙂
Just add tea and biscuits!
Need a little smiley sunshine? here is how to get it:
You will need:
4mm crochet hook
yellow DK yarn
black DK yarn
darning needle
30 minutes
Get hookin……
Face:
Using 4mm hook make a magic ring:
Foundation round: using yellow yarn, 6dc into ring
Work in a spiral throughout, pm to mark beg of round, move on each round.
Round 1: 2dc in each dc to end [12sts]
Round 2: (1dc, 2dc in next dc) to end [18sts]
Round 3: (2dc, 2dc in next dc) to end [24sts]
Round 4: (3dc, 2dc in next dc) to end [30sts]
Round 5: (4dc, 2dc in next dc) to end [36sts]
Round 6: (5dc, 2dc in next dc) to end [42sts]
Round 7: (6dc, 2dc in next dc) to end [48sts]
Round 8: (7dc, 2dc in next dc) to end [54sts]
Round 9: (8dc, 2dc in next dc) to end [60sts]
Fasten off
Eyes:
Foundation round: using black yarn, 6dc into ring
Work in a spiral throughout, pm to mark beg of round, move on each round.
Round 1: 2dc in each dc to end [12sts]
Border:
Using black yarn, dc into each dc around edge, fasten off.
Smile:
Using black yarn, chain stitch or surface crochet smile using picture as a guide. New to surface crochet? check out this video.
To finish:
Sew on eyes, darn in ends, make a cuppa!
I hope this little fella brings you some cheer, I think he would make a great gift, try changing the features or the colour. Why not add a moustache for ‘Movember’? I would LOVE to see pics of your finished coasters on my facebook page
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This is adorable, thanks for sharing….