As a Ukrainian symbol of identity, sunflowers indicate the power of sun, prosperity, well-being and peace. I hope you will enjoy making these coasters. This pattern is written row-by-row using US crochet terms, along with step-by-step photos, crochet diagrams, and a conversion chart to UK terms.

FORMAT & LANGUAGES:
• English, Ukrainian (Українська)
• PDF, 3 pages and 1 MB (mobile devices friendly)

CROCHET LEVEL & SKILLS:
• Beginner
• Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, treble crochet, cluster, working in the round, increasing.

SIZES: The diameter is approximately 8” (20 cm).

TOOLS & MATERIALS you will need:
• Bernat Blanket Yarn — 220 yds (201 m) per 10.5 oz (300 g). To make 1 coaster, you will need 10 yds (9 m) of Coal or Aqua Sparkle and 15 yds (14 m) of Sunsoaked
• Stitch markers
• Crochet hook: 9 mm (M/N)

GAUGE: 4 rnds circle = 4 1⁄2” (11 cm), working with a super-bulky yarn (6) and a 9 mm (M/N) hook.