Introduction
The Lovely Heart Coaster is a wonderful first Tunisian crochet project that you can complete in an hour or less! This makes it perfect for last minute gift or a quick gift for busy givers! Even though this is a quick project, it is far from boring! You will learn intarsia as well as stranded colourwork all at once!

Skills required
Chain, Tunisian crochet technique (alternating forward and return passes), Tunisian simple stitch (tss), Tunisian crochet colourwork, Tunisian simple stitch bind-off, blocking.

Materials and tools
Scheepjes Stone Washed (78% Cotton, 22% Acrylic | Sport | 50 g (1.8 oz) = 130 m (142 yds)), (#820) Rose Quartz 1 skein (B), (#836) Tourmaline 1 skein (A)
Tunisian crochet hook size 4.5 mm (US size 7) with cable (at least 7.5 cm (3”)) or size to obtain the gauge
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Notes
Similar sport weight yarns may be substituted; please check gauge.
Number of loops on hook equals number of sts for row counting after Return Pass.
The coaster is worked flat with RS always facing from bottom up.