Free Crochet Pattern
Festive Placemat
USA Format
Abbreviations
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
yo. Yarn Over
Dc2tog.
Leaving last loop of each dc on hook,
work 2dc in same space,
yo and pull through all 3 loops.
Crab stitch.
Working from left to right, work sc backwards.
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
ch3 counts as first dc
Approx size:- 14 Inches x 11 Inches
Materials
22oz of Worsted Weight #3 Yarn for each placemat
7.00mm & 5.00mm crochet hooks
GAUGE - 4 dc2tog and 3 rows of pattern measures approx 1 Inch
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With 7.00mm hook ch45, change to 5.00mm hook, dc2tog (see abbrev) in 4th ch from
hook, dc2tog in each ch to last ch, 1dc in last ch. Turn. (41, dc2tog, 1dc + ch3)
Next Row - ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each dc2tog to end, 1sc in top of ch3. Turn. (43sc)
Pattern Row 1 - ch3, dc2tog in each sc to last sc, 1dc in last sc. Turn.
Pattern Row 2 - ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each dc2tog to end, 1sc in top of ch3.
Turn.
Repeat Pattern Rows 1 & 2 until twenty six rows have been worked in all or placemat measures 10 Inches from beginning. Turn.
Work Pattern Row 1 once. Turn.
Edging - ch1, 2sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each dc2tog to ch3 to turn, 3sc in top of ch3, working down first side of placemat in row ends, work 40sc evenly along to corner, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each ch along cast on edge, 3sc in corner, working up second side of placemat in row ends, work 40sc evenly along to corner, 1sc in base of ch1, sl st to first
sc. Turn.
Starting with ch1, work 2 more rows of 1sc in each sc around all sides, working 3sc in corners. Turn.
Work 1 row of crab stitch (see abbrev) all around four sides of placemat, working 2 stitches in each corner, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Fasten off.
Hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern for festive placemats.
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