Crochet Textured Placemats

Crochet Textured Placemats

This pattern is for creating stylish crochet placemats that are perfect for your kitchen or dining room. Made with durable yarn, the placemats feature a textured stitch and are designed to be both practical and eye-catching. They can also be personalized with different colors to match your decor.

Materials:

• Worsted weight cotton yarn in the following colors: Light Grey (2 skeins), Off White (1 skein).
• Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook.
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends.
• Scissors.

Gauge:

12 stitches and 13 rows in half double crochet = 4 inches.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• hdc = half double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• repm = repeat

Instructions:

1. Foundation Row: Start by making a slip knot with the Light Grey yarn. Chain 52. (You can adjust this number depending on your desired width.)
2. Row 1: Starting in the 3rd chain from the hook, work 1 hdc in each chain across. Turn. (50 hdc)
3. Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in the same st. *Hdc in next st, hdc in the next st, then in the next st, work 2 hdc.* Repeat from * to * until the end of the row. Turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 2, hdc in the same st. Work in the same pattern: hdc in first two sts, then 2 hdc in the next st. Repeat until the end of the row. Turn.
5. Row 4: Change to Off White yarn. Ch 2, hdc in the same st. Work in the same stitch pattern across. Turn.
6. Row 5: Change back to Light Grey. Ch 2, hdc in the same st. Continue the textured pattern. Turn.
7. Repeat Rows 2-5 until your placemat reaches about 18 inches in length or your desired size.
8. Finishing Row: Once your desired length is achieved, work 1 row of slip stitches across to finish off the edge. This will give it a nice clean finish.
9. Border (optional): For a more finished look, you can create a border by slipping stitch around the entire placemat using the Light Grey yarn.
10. Fasten off and weave in any loose ends with the yarn needle.

Care Instructions:

Hand wash and lay flat to dry. Avoid using a washing machine to preserve the texture and shape of your placemat.

Enjoy your beautiful new crocheted placemats!