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This is a pattern for a set of coasters. It is worked from the top down and in the round.
Stitches are cast on, the chart is worked, and then sts are bound off. Duplicate st and embroidery embellishments may be added before working the simple crochet edge detail.

The pattern includes charts for 6 coaster motif: 2 chickens, a pig, geese, a horse, and flora.

There are 2 colour schemes shown in the charts. For each Dark/Light pair you can work up at least 3 coasters. The suggested colour pairings are Ghoulish Cocktail & Dove OR Heathland & Natural, but feel free to choose a bundle of your choose which has at least 2 dark and 2 light mini skeins.The 3rd colour is used for the crocheted edge detail.
Feel free to use any pairing you like.

yarn:
Shetland 4ply by, Gathered Sheep Yarns; Fingering; 100% Pure Shetland Wool; 96yds (87.8m) / 20g mini skeins
approximate yarn amounts (individual coaster):
Background A (Ghoulish Cocktail) - 6g; 28yds/ 27m
Foreground A (Dove) - 5g; 23yds/ 22m
Background B (Heathland) - 6g; 28yds/ 27m
Foreground B (Natural) - 5g; 23yds/ 22m
Edge detail for A & B - 1g; 5yds/ 5m
Small bits of yarn for Duplicate stitch & embroidery details. Plan on approximately 1yd/1m per coaster per colour used.
needles:
2.75mm (us no 2) DPNs 6in/15cm; set of 4
3.0mm (us no 2.5) DPNs 6in/15cm; set of 4
2.25mm crochet hook (edge detail; I tend to crochet on the loose side, you want to use the hooks size that achieves a flat edge detail.)
gauge:
28 sts x 28 rows = 4in/10cm
measured over stranded stockinette on larger needles (change needles, if needed, to keep stitch gauge throughout)
approximate finished size:
4.75in/ 12cm (width) x 4.75in/ 12cm (height)
additional tools:
needle to weave in ends, st markers (2), blocking pins, needles for Duplicate Stitch/embroidery