I made the coasters too, you can see them in the photos. Same stitch, just scaled down.
Quick answer: This is a crochet placemat pattern made from a simple stitch repeat worked in cotton yarn, sized 14 inches long by 9 inches wide. The same stitch combo scales down easily, which is exactly how the matching coasters came about.
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Why cotton for a placemat
Cotton holds its shape and handles spills better than a softer acrylic, which matters for something that’s going to sit under plates and cups.
It’s also machine washable, so it’s practical for everyday use, not just something you set out for company.
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Let’s get to the pattern, shall we?
Difficulty
Intermediate
Materials
Drops Paris 100% cotton yarn, 50gr, 75 mtr, 82yrds in color 71 one skein per placemat
Subs: Here
Hook: US Size H-8 (5 mm)
- Yarn Needle, Scissors, Measuring Tape
Gauge
- 16 st X 7 rows of pattern stitches
Sizes
- 14” long X 9” wide
Stitch Key
- Ch = Chain
- Sc = Single Crochet
- St = Stitch
- DC = Double Crochet
Notes
- The pattern is worked in rows
- This pattern is worked as one main panel and rows on both sides
- Ch3 at the beginning of the row does count as 1st stitch
- Ch1 at the beginning of the row does not count as a stitch
- This pattern uses pattern repeats.
- You can work this pattern with one color or multiple as you wish- I used one color
- If changing colors make sure to have a changing technique and weave your ends in.
Sandra’s tip: If you want to try the matching coaster set, work the main panel section only, in a shorter chain multiple, and skip the side border rows, that’s really all a coaster needs.
Main panel
Chain multiples of 8+4 for this placemat I chained 28
Row 1: Dc1 in 5th Ch from hook ( counts as 1st Dc + Ch1), Ch1, *[skip 1 st, Dc1 in next st]* repeat from *to* to end of row, ending with Dc1,turn work,
Row 2: Ch3, * [skip next 2 Ch1 spaces, (Dc3 +Ch2+Dc3) in next Ch1 space from prev row, skip next 2 Ch1 spaces, Dc1 in next Dc]* repeat from *to* across, ending with last Dc ion top of Ch3 from the beginning of row, turn
Now to Row 3: Ch 6 (counts as Dc+Ch3), *[Sc1 in next Ch2 space from prev row, Ch3, skip next 3 st, Dc1 in next st,, Ch3 ]* repeat to end of row, end with Dc1 on top of Ch3 form beginning Ch, turn work
Row 4: Ch4 (counts as Dc + Ch1), *[Dc1 in next Ch3 loop, Ch1, Dc1 in next Sc, Ch1, Dc1 in next Ch3 loop, Ch1, Dc1 in next Dc, Ch1]* repeat fron *to* to end of row, finish withDc1 in 3rd Ch of beginning, turn work
And Row 5-7: Repeat rows 2-4
Row 8- 25: Repeat rows 2-4
Endless possibilities for your Deco’r
We finished the main panel, now we will work on both sides of the placemat with this identical pattern
Row 1: Start at 1st st facing the long side of the panel, insert your hook, Ch1, and Dc1in 1st st, Dc 50 across to end of the row, turn
Row2: Ch1, Sc1 in 1st st from hook, Sc1 in next and across to the end of the row, turn
Row 3: Ch1, Dc1 in 1st st from hook, Dc1 in next and across to the end of the row.
Work the same on the opposite side
If you wish to make this placemat wider you can either add multiples of 8 at the foundation chain or add rows on the sides
Finishing
Cut your yarn and weave in the ends.
DONE!!
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FAQ
It’s rated intermediate. The stitch repeat is straightforward once you’re a few rows in, but the chain space counting requires some attention
Yes, work just the main panel in a shorter chain multiple and skip the side border rows for a coaster-sized piece
Yes, add chain multiples of 8 to the foundation chain for width, or add extra rows on the side panels for length
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