Crochet Springtime Floral Candle Mat
Introducing the Crochet Springtime Floral Candle Mat, a delightful and charming addition to your home decor. This intricately designed mat is perfect for adding a touch of elegance and beauty to any room. Crafted with love and care, it features a vibrant array of springtime flowers that will instantly brighten up your space.
The mat is not only a decorative piece but also a functional one, providing a cozy spot for your favorite scented candles. Whether you place it on your dining table, coffee table, or mantelpiece, this candle mat will create a warm and inviting atmosphere that is perfect for any occasion. Embrace the spirit of spring with this exquisite crochet creation and let its floral charm bring a breath of fresh air into your home.Skill Level
Intermediate — for those who are familiar with working with size 10 thread and steel hooks, and who have a thorough understanding of the basics of crochet.
Size
About 11” across.
Materials
- Size 10 Cotton Thread:
- 200 yards Shaded Green
- 100 yards each Pink and Yellow
- Small amounts Lavender, Rose, and Black
- Fabric Glue
- Heavy Starch
- Size 7 (1.65mm) Steel Hook
Special Stitches
- For Beginning Shell (beg shell): (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the stitch or chain space indicated.
- For Shell: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the stitch or chain space indicated.
- For 2 tr cluster: (yo 2 times, insert hook in stitch or space indicated, yo, pull loop through, yo, work off 2 loops, yo, work off next 2 loops) 2 times, yo, pull through all 3 loops on hook.
- To work ‘shell in shell’, work into the ch-2 space at the center of the shell indicated.
Candle Mat Instructions
Note: To work into Foundation spaces, insert hook between the ch-4 and the tr of each space.
Rnd 1: With Shaded Green, for Eyelet Foundation (ch 4, tr in 4th ch from hook) 24 times, join with sl st in the first ch to form a circle of 24 ch spaces; working in ch spaces around circle (see Note), (sl st, beg shell - see Special Stitches) in first ch space, shell in each ch space around, join with sl st in the top of ch-3.
Subsequent Rounds
Rnds 2 & 3: Sl st to center of first shell, beg shell in first shell (see Special Stitches), shell in each shell around, join.
Rnd 4: Sl st to center of first shell, beg shell in first shell, ch 1, (shell in next shell, ch 1) around, join.
Rnd 5: Sl st to center of first shell, beg shell in first shell, ch 2, (shell in next shell, ch 2) around, join.
Rnd 6: Sl st to center of first shell, beg shell in first shell, ch 3, (shell in next shell, ch 3) around, join.
Rnd 7: Sl st to center of first shell, beg shell in first shell, ch 4, (shell in next shell, ch 4) around, join.
Rnd 8: Sl st to center of first shell, beg shell in first shell, ch 5, (shell in next shell, ch 5) around to last shell, shell in last shell, ch 2, join with dc in top of ch-3.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, sc in first ch space, ch 1, (tr, ch 1) 7 times in next shell, *sc in next ch space, ch 1, (tr, ch 1) 7 times in next shell; repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 10: (Sl st, ch 1, sc) in first ch space, (ch 3, sc in next ch space) 7 times, *sc in next ch space, (ch 3, sc in next ch space) 7 times; repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Floral Embellishments
Rose (Make 6)
Rnd 1: With pink, ch 4, 9 dc in 4th ch from hook, join with sl st in top of ch-4. (10 dc made)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in first stitch, ch 2, skip next stitch, (sc in next stitch, ch 2, skip next stitch) around, join with sl st in first sc. (5 ch-2 spaces)
Rnd 4: For petals, (sl st, ch 2, 4 dc, ch 2, sl st) in each ch-2 space around, join with sl st in first sl st.
Rnd 5: Working behind petals and only in skipped stitches of Rnd 2, ch 1, sc in first stitch, ch 4, (sc in next stitch, ch 4) around, join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 6: For petals, (sl st, ch 2, 6 dc, ch 2, sl st) in each ch-4 space around, join with sl st in first sl st.
Rnd 7: Working behind petals into ch spaces of Rnd 5, ch 2, (insert hook between 3rd and 4th dc of next petal, sc in ch space, ch 4) around, join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 8: For petals, (sl st, ch 2, 8 dc, ch 2, sl st) in each ch-4 space around, join. Fasten off.
Daffodil (Make 6)
Rnd 1: With yellow, ch 6, sl st in first ch to form a ring, ch 1, (sc in ring, ch 3) 6 times, join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 2: For petals, work (sc, ch 3, 2 tr cluster, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, 2 tr cluster, ch 3, sc) in each ch space around, join.
Posy (Make 14)
With rose, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, sl st) in 3rd ch from hook (first petal made; all petals will be worked in the same ch as First Petal); (ch 2, dc, ch 2, sl st) 4 more times in the same ch as First Petal was worked in. Fasten off. (5 petals)
Butterfly (Make 4)
Rnd 1: With lavender, ch 6, sl st in first ch to form a ring, ch 1, (sc in ring, ch 3) 8 times, join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 2: (Sl st, ch 3, 4 dc) in first ch space, (sl st in next sc, 5 dc in next ch space) around, join with sl st in first sl st. Fasten off. (8 wings made)
Fold 10” strand of black thread in half; fold the butterfly in half, matching wings to form 2 sides with 4 wings each. Wrap folded thread around the center of the butterfly; pull ends through the fold and tie in a knot. Trim black thread, leaving 1” ends for antennae.
Finishing Touches
1: Spray Candle Mat with starch. Shape and allow to dry.
2: Glue roses, daffodils, posies, and butterflies to Candle Mat as shown in the photo or as desired.