Crochet Simple Rectangular Placemat Free Pattern

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight cotton yarn in beige
• Crochet hook size H/8 (5.0 mm)
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Gauge

Not crucial for this pattern, but each open square measures approximately 1 inch.

Finished Size

Approximately 16 inches wide by 12 inches tall.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sp: space

Instructions

Base and Border

1. Ch 52.
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Turn. (51 sc)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (51 sc)
4. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (51 sc)

Main Body

4. Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next st, *ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in next st; repeat from * across. Turn.
5. Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next dc, *ch 1, dc in next dc; repeat from * across. Turn.
6. Rows 6-20: Repeat Row 5.

Top Border

21. Row 21: Ch 1, sc in each st and ch-sp across. Turn. (51 sc)
22. Row 22: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (51 sc)
23. Row 23: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off. (51 sc)

Finishing

• Weave in ends using the yarn needle.

Your crocheted placemat is complete! Adjust the size by adding or subtracting chains in the foundation row, and adjusting the number of rows in the body section.