What could be nicer for Valentine’s Day than to include this wiggly crochet hot pad and coaster in your holiday décor (well, flowers and chocolates would be nicer, but they don’t last as long)? The hot pad is perfect for your Valentine’s Day meal hot dish while the coaster keeps surfaces unharmed from water rings. And they make great gifts, too!

This design was previously published in the booklet “Hot Stuff for the Holidays” by Jeanette Crews Designs in 2003. Since that company no longer exists, I decided to bring this pattern back for your stitching and decorating pleasure!

The pattern includes 2 wiggly crochet charts: one for the hot pad and one for the coaster, as well as written instructions and a brief tutorial on doing wiggly crochet.

This pattern is also available as part of the set of 6 Wiggly Hot Pads & Coasters ebook for $11.95.

The hot pad measures 6” wide x 5 1/2” high and the coaster measures 4” wide x 3 3/4” high. They are made in White, Candy Pink and Orchid Pink, but you can use any size 10 cotton crochet thread you desire.

These designs are done in wiggly crochet where the foundation mesh is crocheted first, then the design area is worked on top of the foundation mesh. Give wiggly crochet a try. You’ll be glad you did!

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