Crochet Elegant Petal Lace Decorative Mat Free Pattern

Crochet Elegant Petal Lace Decorative Mat

Materials Needed:

• 4 Ply Cotton Knitting Yarn (2 colors)
• 4mm Crochet Hook
• Scissors
• Measuring tape

Gauge: Not critical for this project.

Finished Size: 15 inches (customizable)

Instructions:

Stitch Abbreviations:

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

Round 1:

1. Make a magic ring and ch 6 (counts as 1 dc + 1 ch).
2. In the ring, hdc 11, then pull the magic ring taut. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 6. (12 hdc)

Round 2:

1. Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in the same st, *2 dc in the next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 3. (24 dc)

Round 3:

1. Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr), *sk 1, in the next st work (1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc); repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 4. (12 petal shells)

Round 4:

1. Sl st to the first ch-1 space. Ch 6 (counts as 1 dc + 1 ch). Work *1 dc, 2 ch in the same ch-1 space; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch 6. (24 dc + 12 ch spaces)

Round 5:

1. In each ch space, work (1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc). Join with a sl st to first sc. (24 shells complete)

Final Rounds:

1. Continue working rounds by alternating colors every 2 rounds if desired, creating shells and lace details to achieve desired size.

Continue until you reach the desired size, ensuring the last round ends with a decorative shell finish.

Finishing:

• Weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.
• Lightly block with steam or wet blocking method to enhance the shape.

Your Crochet Elegant Petal Lace Decorative Mat is now ready to grace your home!