Crochet Placemats Pattern

This detailed pattern guides you through creating stunning crochet placemats. They can be made in any color to match your dining room decor. Perfect for beginners, these placemats incorporate simple crochet stitches and are sure to impress your guests.

Materials Needed:

• Worsted weight cotton yarn (approximately 3-4 skeins in a color of your choice)
• Crochet hook size H (5.0 mm)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

4 inches = 12 stitches in double crochet (dc)

Abbreviations:

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• st(s) – stitch(es)

Instructions:

Foundation Row:  
Make a slip knot and ch 36.

Row 1:  
In the 4th ch from the hook, dc.  
Continue to dc across the row. (Total: 34 dc)
  
Row 2:  
Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn.  
Dc in each dc across. (Total: 34 dc)
  
Row 3:  
Ch 3, turn.  
*Dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st. Repeat from * across. End with dc in last st.  
(Total: 34 dc, 17 ch-1 spaces)
  
Row 4:  
Ch 3, turn.  
In the first dc, dc.  
*Dc into the ch-1 space, dc in next dc. Repeat from * across.
  
Row 5:  
Ch 3, turn.  
In the first dc, dc.  
*Skip next dc, dc in next. Repeat from * across to finish the row.  
 (Total: 34 dc)
  
Repeat Rows 2-5 until placemat measures approximately 14 inches long or your desired length.  
  
Finishing:  
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail.  
Using a tapestry needle, weave in ends.

Final Touches:

Feel free to add a decorative border if desired, using a contrasting yarn color for a pop of interest. You can also experiment with different yarn types or stitch patterns for unique variations.

Care Instructions:

Hand wash in cold water and lay flat to dry to maintain shape. Iron if necessary.