A694 Crochet Placemat

A694 Crochet Placemat

Make this crochet placemat that's perfect for the holiday season!

How to Crochet the Placemat

Crochet a decorative round placemat with a scalloped outer edge using chunky Spaghetti Yarn. The placemat is worked from the centre out in joined rounds, finishing with an open chain-space round and a shaped scalloped border.

The pattern makes one placemat measuring approximately 40cm.

Project: Crochet Placemat

Pattern: A694

Craft type: Crochet

Difficulty: •••

Measurements

Approx size cm 40

Yarn Required

Yarn 750g balls
Spaghetti Yarn 1

Crochet Hook

A 10mm crochet hook.

Requirements

Smaller crochet hook or large needle to sew in ends.

Tension

Tension is not important for this project.

Special Abbreviation

mr = magic ring (alternatively 8ch, sl st into beg ch).

PLACEMAT

Using 15mm hook, make mr.

1st round: 1ch (counts as dc), 9dc in ring. Sl st in 1st ch to join … 10sts.

2nd round: 2ch (counts as htr), htr in same st, (2htr in next st) rep to end. Sl st in top of 2ch to join … 20sts.

3rd round: 2ch (counts as htr), htr in same st, *htr in next st, 2htr in next st, rep from * to end. Sl st in top of 2ch to join … 30sts.

4th round: 2ch (counts as htr), htr in same st, *htr in next two sts, 2htr in next st, rep from * to end. Sl st in top of 2ch to join … 40sts.

5th round: 2ch (counts as htr), htr in same st, *htr in next three sts, 2htr in next st, rep from * to end. Sl st in top of 2ch to join … 50sts.

6th round: 3ch (counts as tr), tr in same st, * 3ch, miss 2 sts, 2tr in next st, rep from * 16 times, 3ch. Sl st in top of first 3ch to join.

7th round: Sl st, * in 3ch sp (dc, htr, tr, htr, dc), sl st in next 2sts, rep from * 16 times, in last 3ch sp (dc, htr, tr, htr, dc), sl st in next st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Crochet Abbreviations

  • tr: Treble crochet
  • dc: Double crochet
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • htr: Half Treble crochet
  • mr: Magic Ring
  • ch: Chain

Alternative Yarns

The original pattern uses Spaghetti Yarn in a 750g ball. When choosing an alternative yarn, select a very bulky yarn that produces a firm, structured fabric suitable for a placemat.

Suitable Yarn Types

  • T-shirt yarn – a close alternative that creates a thick, durable placemat.
  • Recycled cotton tube yarn – provides structure with a contemporary finish.
  • Super-chunky cotton blend – suitable where a firm, substantial fabric is desired.
  • Fabric yarn – can produce a similarly dense and textured result.
Important: The source lists a 10mm crochet hook under CROCHET HOOK, but the placemat instructions begin with “Using 15mm hook, make mr.” Retain the original wording exactly and check your preferred yarn and hook combination before beginning. A different yarn thickness may also alter the approximate 40cm finished size.

Customisation Ideas

  • Use a neutral shade for a minimalist table setting.
  • Choose a festive colour for seasonal dining or Christmas décor.
  • Make a coordinated set in the same colour for multiple place settings.
  • Alternate colours between rounds for a striped effect.
  • Use a contrasting final round to emphasise the scalloped edging.

To retain the original structure and proportions, keep all stitch counts and round instructions unchanged when making colour customisations.

Care Instructions

Follow the washing and care instructions provided on the ball band of the yarn used.

  1. Weave in all ends securely before washing.
  2. Spot clean where practical, particularly for very bulky fabric-style yarns.
  3. Use a gentle wash if permitted by the yarn manufacturer.
  4. Reshape the placemat while damp.
  5. Lay flat to dry to help maintain the circular shape.
  6. Avoid high heat that may shrink or distort recycled or synthetic fibres.
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