K709-Lace Coasters

K709 – Lace Coasters by Nazanin Fard

What Is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern creates a set of four delicate lace coasters designed for table settings. Each coaster features an elegant openwork lace pattern that is both decorative and functional. The coasters are described as very easy to work and visually striking, making them suitable for gift-giving or personal use.

Craft and Primary Technique

This project uses knitting as the primary craft method. The coasters are worked flat on straight needles in a traditional knitted construction, with the lace pattern created through strategic yarn overs and decreases that form openwork throughout the fabric.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs several fundamental knitting stitches and techniques to achieve the lace effect:

• Slip stitch with yarn in front (Sl1wyf) – Used at the beginning of each row to create a neat, finished edge
• Knit stitch (k) – The basic foundation stitch used throughout
• Purl stitch (p) – Used on all even-numbered rows
• Yarn over (yo) – Creates the openwork holes characteristic of lace patterns
• Slip, slip, knit decrease (ssk) – A left-leaning decrease used in combination with yarn overs
• Knit two together (k2tog) – A right-leaning decrease that works with yarn overs to form the lace motif

Stitch Gauge and Pattern Structure

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 26 stitches and 34 rows over 4 inches (10 cm) in the pattern stitch using size 1 needles, or whatever needle size is necessary to obtain the correct gauge. The coasters are constructed by casting on 26 stitches and working 35 rows of patterned knitting. The lace pattern repeats and shifts across the rows, creating a dynamic, all-over openwork design that develops as you progress through the row sequence.

Materials Required

This project calls for thread-weight yarn, which is finer than traditional knitting yarn and creates delicate, refined coasters. Size 1 needles are required to work the pattern at the specified gauge, though needle size may be adjusted based on individual gauge and yarn choice. The thread-weight yarn paired with small needles produces the intricate lace definition characteristic of fine coasters.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern assumes familiarity with basic knitting techniques including yarn overs, decreases, and reading stitch patterns. While the individual stitches are fundamental, the coordination of multiple yarn overs and decreases across rows requires attention to pattern detail and stitch placement.