Hello hello everyone!
It’s Dani here, with another easy beginner-friendly pattern.
One of my obsessions, besides blankets, is home decor items, I love making pieces that I can display in my home and that I can show people when they come over.
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These placemats and coasters are no exception, they are super cute and easy to make.
I made them thinking of special occasions, those placemats that are unique and we use for holidays or a special dinner.
One or three colours?
Or maybe more? Well, this pattern has 3 details that you can make in different colours (see pictures below). You can use one colour to keep harmony, or you can make them fun and mix colours.
I made these placemats in a very nice green colour, that goes with my home decor. But I’m dying to make them for Christmas and more fun and vibrant colours.
For the coasters, I made the body of the coaster in one colour, then the ruffles in a different colour, and finally the slip stitch detail in a different colour as well.
I think it’s so fun to mix colours and I know you will have a blast making them!
We are using mercerized cotton
I know the regular cotton is cheaper and they have fun colours, but it won’t look the same.
For things that are a bit more functional (besides tea towels and things we will use to dry and/or clean) using mercerized cotton will give your project a more luxurious feel and look to it.
Placemats and coasters can get dirty and wet, and that’s okay, you can throw them in the wash and they come out as good as new, they won’t get ruined at all.
What is the difference between Non-mercerized and mercerized cotton?
Mercerized cotton is a unique type of cotton yarn that boasts a higher sheen compared to traditional cotton. It’s also more durable, absorbs dye more easily, generates less lint, and has a better resistance to mildew. Additionally, it tends to shrink less and maintain its shape better than standard cotton.
Unmercerized cotton yarns have a more subdued appearance and a matte finish. They are superior in absorbing water, making them an excellent option for towels.
Perfectly round circle!
In this pattern, I will show you 2 different techniques: The first one is a way to avoid the gap that chains leave at the beginning of each round, and the second one is how to make a perfectly round circle.
Crochet circles can more often than not, look like hexagons, and that’s not what we want. I will show you how moving just a couple of stitches, can completely change the way your circle looks.
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Follow along with the video tutorial on YouTube!
Stitches you should know
- Chain
- Magic Ring
- Slip Stitch
- Double Crochet
Yarn
To make the size shown in the video 24/7 Cotton by Lion Brand in the colour Bay Leaf (145g)
Notions
Measurements
The final size of this placemat is 14″ of diameter
Gauge
Double Crochet 4″x4″: 11 sts x 6 rows
Abbreviations
This pattern uses US standard terms
- Ch(s): Chain(s)
- St(s): Stitch (es)
- Ss: Slip Stitch
- Mr: Magic Ring
- Dc: Double Crochet
- 2 dc Inc: 2 Double crochet Increase in one stitch.
- 3 dc inc: 3 Double crochet increase in one stitch.
- []: Repeat the sequence in the brackets
General Notes
- We will make this placemat and coasters using 2 strands of yarn held together.
- At the beginning of each round, we won’t start with chains, we will replace them with a stack of 2 sc (see video). But if you prefer chains, feel free to use them.
- Every stack of sc OR chs at the beginning of the round counts as 1 dc.
Pattern
Placemat
Begin with a Mr
Round 1: 12dc in Mr. Ss to join the round. (12 sts)
Round 2: [2dc inc], continue sequence all the way around. Ss to join the round. (24 sts)
Round 3: [dc 1, 2dc inc], continue sequence all the way around. Ss to join the round. (36 sts)
Round 4: [dc 2, 2dc inc], continue sequence all the way around. Ss to join the round. (48 sts)
Round 5: [dc 3, 2dc inc], continue sequence all the way around. Ss to join the round. (60 sts)
Round 6: dc 2, 2dc inc, [dc 4, 2dc inc], repeat sequence all the way around to the last 2 sts remaining. Dc 2. Ss to join the round. (72 sts)
Round 7: [dc 5, 2dc inc], repeat the sequence all the way around. Ss to join the round. (84 sts)
Round 8: dc 3, 2dc inc, [dc 6, 2dc inc], repeat sequence all the way around to the last 3 sts remaining. Dc 3. Ss to join the round. (96 sts)
Round 9: [dc 7, 2dc inc], repeat the sequence all the way around. Ss to join the round. (108 sts)
Round 10: Ruffles – [2dc inc, 3dc inc], repeat the sequence all the way around. (270 sts). Cut yarn and fasten off.
Slip Stitch detail around last round: Insert hook in any stitch from base of round 10, ss around (108 sts). Make sure your ss is not tight at all.
Diagram
Coaster
Begin with a Mr
Round 1: 12dc in Mr. Ss to join the round. (12 sts)
Round 2: [2dc inc], continue sequence all the way around. (24 sts)
Round 3: [dc 1, 2dc inc], continue sequence all the way around. (36 sts)
Round 4: Ruffles – [2dc inc, 3dc inc] (90 sts). Cut yarn and fasten off.
Slip Stitch detail around last round: Insert hook in any stitch from base of round 4, ss around (36 sts). Make sure your ss is not tight at all.
Diagram
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Happy Crochet ~ Dani
