Radiant Blossom Crochet Mat Pattern

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton yarn in three colors (A: Light Yellow, B: Soft Pink, C: Creamy White)
• 4.5 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Measuring tape

Gauge

16 stitches = 4 inches in double crochet

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• tr = treble crochet
• sc = single crochet

Instructions

Center Circle

1. With color C, ch 4 and join with a sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc 11 into ring. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3. (12 dc)

First Layer of Petals

1. Round 2: Change to color A. Ch 3, *dc in next stitch, ch 2, skip next stitch, sl st in next stitch; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to top of ch 3.

Second Layer of Petals

1. Round 3: Change to color B. Sl st to first ch 2 space. Ch 3, *tr in same space, ch 2, sl st in next ch 2 space; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st.

Final Layer

1. Round 4: Change to color A. Sl st to first ch 2 space. Ch 1, *sc in same space, ch 3, sc in next ch 2 space; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st.

Finishing

1. Fasten off and weave in all ends.
2. Block if necessary for a clean finish.

Usage Tips

This beautiful crochet mat works wonderfully as a trivet or decorative centerpiece but is not heat-proof for hot items. Use it to brighten up your kitchen or dining table!