Skill level = Intermediate

Pattern #1 on page 4 in Magic Crochet. Photo on page 5.

About 1,130 yards in all, for the 4 pieces (2 placemats, 2 coasters) as pictured, divided thus, about 960 yards ecru {MC} plus contrasting colors {CC}, about 85 yards each green and red or 2 colors of your choice. Tapestry needle and embroidery floss, 1 skein each in contrasting colors.

Place Mat: 55 rows plus 3 row edging. Coaster: 13 rows plus 3 row edging.

Stitches include chain stitches, single crochet, slip stitches, filet crochet stitches, double crochet and 2 and 4 double crochet bobble clusters.