Crochet Parker Creek Placemat
The Crochet Parker Creek Placemat is a delightful addition to any dining table. With its intricate design and vibrant colors, this placemat is sure to add a touch of charm to your mealtimes. Whether you're hosting a fancy dinner party or enjoying a casual meal at home, this placemat will effortlessly elevate your dining experience. The intricate crochet work adds a lovely handmade touch, making it a unique and stylish choice for your table setting. Let the Crochet Parker Creek Placemat bring a pop of color and a dash of personality to your meals!
Skill Level
Easy
Materials
210 yards, size 4 medium weight cotton yarn. I used 2 skeins of I Love This Cotton <3.5 oz/100 gm><180 yds/165 m> in the Aspyn colorway to make 1 placemat.
US size H/8 crochet hook (5.00 mm)
Scissors, yarn needle
Stitch markers
Gauge
14.5 stitches x 17 rows = 4″ square
Pattern used for gauge: rows of sc
Finished Size
Approximately 16″ w x 13″ h
Stitch Abbreviations
US Crochet Terminology
ch(s) – chain(s)
dc – double crochet
FLO – front loop only
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
Special Stitch
Single Crochet Front Loop Only (scFLO) – single crochet in the front loop of the indicated stitch
Pattern Notes
The ch 1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch.
Stitch markers can be used to assist with stitch placement.
How to make this Textured Crochet Placemat
Part 1: Body
Ch 56
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn <55 sc>.
Row 2: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn <55 sc>.
Row 3: ch 1, scFLO in 1st st and in each st across, turn <55 scFLO>.
Row 4: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn <55 sc>.
Row 5: ch 1, scFLO in 1st st and in each st across, turn <55 scFLO>.
Row 6: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn <55 sc>.
Row 7: ch 1, (sc, dc) in 1st st, sk next st, [(sc, dc) in next st, sk next st] 26 times, sc in last st, turn <28 sc, 27 dc>.
Row 8: ch 1, (sc, dc) in 1st st, sk next st, [(sc, dc) in next st, sk next st] 26 times, sc in last st, turn <28 sc, 27 dc>.
Row 9: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn <55 sc>.
Row 10: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn <55 sc>.
Row 11: ch 1, scFLO in 1st st and in each st across, turn <55 scFLO>.
Row 12: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn <55 sc>.
Row 13: ch 1, scFLO in 1st st and in each st across, turn <55 scFLO>.
Row 14: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn <55 sc>.
Row 15: ch 1, (sc, dc) in 1st st, sk next st, [(sc, dc) in next st, sk next st] 26 times, sc in last st, turn <28 sc, 27 dc>.
Row 16: ch 1, (sc, dc) in 1st st, sk next st, [(sc, dc) in next st, sk next st] 26 times, sc in last st, turn <28 sc, 27 dc>.
Rows 17 – 40: Repeat Rows 9 – 16 3 times
Rows 41 – 46: Repeat Rows 9 – 14
At the end of Row 46, do not turn and do not fasten off. Proceed to border.
Part 2: Border
Rotate 90 degrees.
Left: ch 1, 1 sc in end of each row, rotate 90 degrees, <46 sc>.
Bottom: 2 sc in bottom of 1st ch, 1 sc in each of next 53 chs, 2 sc in last ch, rotate 90 degrees <57 sc>.
Right: 1 sc in end of each row, rotate 90 degrees, <46 sc>.
Top: 2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in each of next 53 sts, 2 sc in last st, sl st in top of sc to join <57 sc>.
Fasten off. Weave in ends and block to desired dimensions.
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