Crochet Table Placemats Pattern

These beautiful crochet placemats are perfect for adding a decorative touch to your dining table. They are made with a chunky yarn that creates a thick, textured surface, ensuring that your table is protected while serving meals. This pattern features two placemats, one in a rich orange and the other in a sunny yellow, which can be made to match your kitchen decor.

Materials:

• Chunky cotton yarn (around 100 yards of each color: orange and yellow)
• Size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

Each placemat measures approximately 12 inches in diameter. Gauge is not critical for this project, but aim for a firm yet flexible fabric.

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• sl st - slip stitch
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• rnd - round

Instructions:

Placemats:

Make 2 (one in orange and one in yellow)

1. Begin with a slip knot and chain 5. Join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
2. R1: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), 11 dc into the ring. Join with sl st to the top of the beginning ch-2. (12 dc)
3. R2: Ch 2, dc in the same stitch, 2 dc in each of the next 11 stitches. Join with sl st to the top of the beginning ch-2. (24 dc)
4. R3: Ch 2, *dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to the top of the beginning ch-2. (36 dc)
5. R4: Ch 2, *dc in the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st; repeat from * around. Join with sl st to the top of the beginning ch-2. (48 dc)
6. R5-10: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with sl st to the top of the beginning ch-2 after each round. (48 dc in each round)
7. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for weaving.
8. Using a yarn needle, weave in all loose ends securely.

Finishing:

Place the completed placemats on your dining table and enjoy your beautifully set meal! You can also customize these with different colors or sizes for a unique touch.

These placemats are not only functional but also serve as a lovely decorative element, making them a wonderful addition to any dining setup.