Elegant Crocheted Placemats

These lovely crocheted placemats are not only functional but also decorative, perfect for enhancing your dining experience. The soft beige color complements any table setting, while the delicate scalloped edges add a touch of sophistication.

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton yarn (approx. 200 yards)
• Crochet hook size H (5.0 mm)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

14 double crochets and 8 rows = 4 inches in double crochet.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)

Instructions

1. Start by making a slip knot and chaining 38.
2. Row 1: In the 4th chain from the hook, make 1 dc. Continue to make 1 dc in each chain across. Turn. (36 dc)
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), make 1 dc in the next dc. *Make 2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next st; repeat from * across. Turn. (54 dc)
4. Row 3: Ch 3, make 1 dc in the next 2 dc. *Make 2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next 2 st; repeat from * across. Turn. (72 dc)
5. Row 4: Ch 3, make 1 dc in the next 3 dc. *Make 2 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the next 3 st; repeat from * across. Turn. (90 dc)
6. Row 5: Ch 1, sc in the first dc. Make 1 sc in each dc across. Turn. (90 sc)
7. Row 6: Ch 1, sc in the first st. Make 1 sc in each sc across. Turn. (90 sc)
8. Row 7: Ch 1, *sc in the next 3 sc, 5 sc in the next sc (this creates a scalloped edge), repeat from * across. Turn. (Number of scallops will vary based on your final count)
9. Continue to repeat Rows 5-7, ensuring to finish with a scalloped edge on the last row.
10. Bind off after your last row and weave in any loose ends with a tapestry needle.

Your placemat is now complete! Create as many as you need for your table setting. Enjoy your new elegant dining experience!