Inspired by this fabulous material, I made some more felted coasters.
They started out like this, made in Stylecraft Special DK and a 4.5mm hook
I blocked them as usual, under a damp cloth, on my poor old ironing board.
Then put them on a piece of card on a low wooden table, placing another piece of card over them and with the iron on the hottest setting applied as much pressure as I could, circling the iron for about a minute.
The result was these silky looking coasters
The pattern is the centre of the Amanzi Block by Jen Tyler.
Now I’m wondering about some placemats to go with them …..
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What fun! SO bright *and* practical!
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They really are a cheery sight!
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So colourful!
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I’m enjoying this pattern so much.
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I have not heard of this method before now I’m all agog to discover more! They are beautiful!!
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I don’t know if anyone else has done it – I’m sure they must have done somewhere – it just occured to me to give it a try and I’m really pleased with the result. i’m always experimenting – but so many experiments are not useful at all!!!!! 😀 Ha!
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I’m pleased that you may have invented it – I love it! Do you think the results have anything to do with the particular makeup of the yarn used?
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Oh yes I’m sure different yarns would produce different effects – you’ve got me wanting to try another make of acrylic yarn now……. love the way we all inspire each other. ❤
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These are so pretty, Daffy 🙂
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Thanks Eddie – I’m just a little bit obsessed with making these little gems at the moment.
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I am not surprised, they are lovely, and very cheery too 🙂
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😀
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Those turned out awesome 👌
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Thank you CS – I’m thrilled with them.
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Yes, the chair is as vibrant as the coasters are. Wonderful!
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Thank you Laurie – just love all the colours in that fabric.
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They are a perfect match for your chair!
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Thank you Kathy, I’m delighted how the two go together.
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I wasn’t only thinking place mats, before I got to that bit, I was mentally crocheting the smaller units together for larger things. I have not made this kind of felt, but have an old bamboo calendar I’m holding on to for when I get around to it. Such fun!
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Wonderful – let me know if you give it a go Deborah.
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Ooh how clever! I love the shiny look after being felted 🙂
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They really do look like they are made of silk. 😉
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Your chair is amazing and the coasters are very pretty and functional, and yes to place mats.
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It does feel a bit odd to be crocheting away, knowing that it will all be flattened – but I’m loving the result.
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They look great – and you’re simultaneously reducing the chance of them shedding fibres!
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Phew! an added bonus!
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Oh yes, these are brilliant and so much more functional flattened in this way. Love the chair fabric!!!
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Isn’t it fabulous – it is by a firm called Timorous Beasties – wildly expensive but worth it for the effect – I think you’d call it a statement piece! (ps. the chair is not mine!) the coasters are a present for the owner of the chair.
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