A Cheery Coaster

In my (seemingly) never-ending quest to clear the pile of FOs off my desk, I bring you my project for Divination: a cheery little flower coaster for my favorite tea cup.

Pattern: Springtime Coasters by Doni Speigle
Yarn: Sugar and Cream Cotton in white and yellow
Mods: None to the actual crochet pattern, but I did add a small bee button around the edge.

The assignment was to either create something that related to tea or make something that represents an omen (good or bad). With this assignment, I did both. The coaster by itself is for my favorite tea mug, so it fits the first assignment. Bees are a good omen to me (as that's what my patronus is), so it fits the second assignment too.

I actually had to make this coaster twice, as the first time I completely screwed it up and ended up with one too many petals on the flower. This was completely my fault. I miscounted the stitches somehow the first time around. The pattern was correct and well written.

I think the finished product is adorable. I would love to make a set of these in all different colors to give as a gift to someone. They would look adorable as part of a picnic gift set or something. Too bad I don't know anyone that would appreciate such a thing!