How to crochet a sous plat Angela | Video tutorial

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn in two colors (approximately 75 yards of each)
• Size H (5mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

16 stitches and 7 rows per 4 inches in half double crochet

Pattern:

Start with the base:

1. Chain 4, close into a ring with a slip stitch.
2. Work 8 half double crochets (hdc) into the ring.
3. Chain 2, turn your work.
4. Work 2 hdc in each hdc around, increasing to 16 hdc.
5. Continue working in rounds of hdc, increasing 8 stitches evenly in each round, until you reach 40 stitches.

Create the textured border:

1. Work 1 round of single crochet (sc) around the entire sous plat.
2. Crab Stitch Row: Work 1 round of crab stitches around the edge. (To work a crab stitch, insert your hook two rows down from the top loop, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops on your hook.)
3. Shell Stitch Row: Work 1 round of shells around the edge. Make 5 double crochets (dc) into the next sc, skip 2 sc, repeat around.
4. Repeat rows 2 and 3 one more time.

Finish the sous plat:

1. Work 1 sc around the edge.
2. Tie off and weave in loose ends.

Optional embellishments:

• You can add a fringe to the edge of your sous plat by cutting short lengths of yarn and tying them around the sc row.
• You can also embroider a simple design on the center of the sous plat.

Tips:

• To adjust the size of your sous plat, simply start with a different number of chains in the first round.
• If you are using two colors of yarn, you can change colors at the beginning of any round.
• Be sure to block your sous plat before using it. This will help it to lay flat and even.

Here are some additional resources that you may find helpful:

• Video tutorial: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ-Ba8ivKM8
• Photo tutorial: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/crochet-coasters

I hope this helps you crochet a beautiful and functional sous plat!

Additional Tips:

• You can choose any type of yarn you like for this project, but worsted weight yarn is a good option for beginners.
• Be sure to use a yarn needle that is the same size as your crochet hook.
• If you are new to crocheting, there are many resources available online and in libraries that can teach you the basic stitches.
• With a little practice, you will be crocheting beautiful sous plats in no time!

I hope this answers your question. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

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