Crochet Adorable Placemat

Crocheting adorable placemats is not only a fun and creative way to add a personal touch to your dining table but also a fantastic way to showcase your crafting skills. These charming placemats can instantly brighten up your mealtimes and impress your guests with their unique handmade charm. Whether you prefer vibrant colors or elegant designs, the options are endless when it comes to crocheting your own placemats. With a few simple crochet stitches and some colorful yarn, you can create beautiful and practical placemats that will make every meal feel special. So grab your crochet hook, pick out your favorite yarn, and get ready to add a touch of warmth and creativity to your dining experience!

Size : 13.5 inches diameter (35 cm)

Material : Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn ( we call it "Poor Cotton", but a yarn like "Sugar&Cream" should be good), color A=green, B=Red, C=White, Hook no.4 (US=G/6)

Stitches : ch, sl st, dc, tr, trcl=2-tr cluster = 2 tr crocheted in same st and closed together

Difficulty: easy/medium

Start with A, 10 ch

1. 24 tr in lp; join with sl st to first st.

2. *dc in next tr, 3 ch, sk a tr* Repeat * to * 12 times, join B with sl st in starting st.

3. *(trcl, 2 ch, trcl) in next sp, 2 ch* Repeat * to * 12 times, join A with sl st in starting st.

4. sl st to 2-ch sp,* 3 dc in 2-ch sp between clusters, 3 tr in next sp* Repeat * to * 12 times, join C with sl st in starting st. =>72 sts

5. *(dc on next dc) 3 times, dc between last dc of prev grp and first tr of next grp, (dc on next tr) 3 t , dc between last tr of prev grp and first dc of next grp * Repeat * to * 12 times, join B with sl st in starting st. =>96 dc

6. *(dc in next dc ) 5 times, 2 dc in next dc* Repeat * to * 16 times, join A with sl st in starting st. =>112 dc

7.*(dc in next dc)3 times, 2 dc in next dc*;Repeat * to * 28 times, join C with sl st in starting st. =>140 dc

8. *(trcl, 5 ch, trcl) in next dc, sk 6 dc* ; Repeat * to * 20 times, join B with sl st in starting st.

9. sl st in sp, *(3 dc, 2 ch, 3 dc) in 5 ch sp, 2 ch*; Repeat * to * 20 times, join A with sl st in starting st.

10. *(sc on next dc) 3 times, 3 sc in next sp, (sc in next dc) 3 times, elongated sc between corresp two clusters in Row 8, taking in the sc also the 2-ch sp below in row 9*; Repeat * to * 20 times, join with sl st in starting st. Cut A.

11. Join C in central sc of a fan, *(trcl, 7 ch, trcl) on central sc of next fan;*; Repeat * to * 20 times, join B with sl st in starting st.

12 sl st in sp, *(4 dc, 3 ch, 4 dc) in 7 ch sp, 2 ch*; Repeat * to * 20 times, join A with sl st in starting st.

13. *(sc on next dc) 4 times, 4 sc in next sp, (sc in next dc) 4 times, elongated sc between corresp two clusters in Row 11, taking in the sc also the 2-ch sp below in row 10*; Repeat * to * 20 times, join A with sl st in starting st.

14. sc on ea sc all around. Cut thread, weave in ends.

N.B.

• Always substitute (also if not explicitly said) first st in a row as follows:
  • first sc with 1 ch, sc;
  • first hdc with 2 ch;
  • first dc with 3 ch;
  • first tr with 4 ch...and so on;
• When you read "sl st to <location>", where the location is not immediately contiguous to last st, this means of course "an appropriate number of sl sts for reaching <location>".
• Also if I do not specify it, if you lasted prev row on a st (say st1), while you must start next row in another st (say st2), make an appropriate number of sl sts to reach st2.