Crochet Dining Table Mats: A Blend of Elegance and Practicality
Crochet dining table mats are a charming and practical addition to any dining space. Not only do they add a touch of warmth and homely elegance to your table setting, but they also protect your table surface from heat and scratches. The intricately woven patterns and soft textures of crochet mats create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, perfect for family gatherings or intimate dinners.
With a wide range of colors and designs to choose from, you can easily find the perfect crochet mat to complement your dining room decor and showcase your personal style. So why not treat yourself to a set of these lovely mats and elevate your dining experience with a touch of handmade beauty?Abbreviations
Below are commonly used abbreviations in crochet:
- st. - Stitch(es)
- ch. - Chain
- sc. - Single Crochet
- dc. - Double Crochet
- rpt. - Repeat
- sl st. - Slip Stitch
- DNT. - Do Not Turn.
- vst. - (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in same st or space.
- shell. - (2dc, 1ch, 2dc)
- fpdc. - Front Post Treble Crochet
- fpsc. - Front Post Double Crochet
- Base of ch. - Work in first stitch
Approx finished size: 19.5 x 14 Inches
Materials
For great results, it is always best to use the recommended yarn:
- 70 grams of Paintbox Simple DK in color 1
- 25 grams of Paintbox Simple DK in color 2
- OR an equivalent yarn:
- 2.46oz of Worsted Weight #3 in color 1
- 0.90oz of Worsted Weight #3 in color 2
Tools Required:
5.50mm Clover Crochet Hook
Instructions
With color 1 ch43, vst in 4th ch from hook, * skip 2ch, shell in next ch, skip 2ch, vst in next ch, * rpt from * to * to last 3ch, skip 2ch, 1dc in last ch. Turn. (7vst, 6 shells, 1dc + ch3) See abbreviations for vst and shell st.
Row 2 – ch3, vst in ch1 space on vst, * shell in ch1 space on shell, vst in ch1 space on vst, * rpt from * to * to end, 1dc in top of ch3. Turn.
Rpt Row 2 until 31 rows have been worked in all from beginning. Turn.
Edging
Skipping all ch1 spaces, ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each dc to end, 3sc in corner, work 2sc in each row end down first side of mat, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each ch along the starting ch edge, 3sc in corner, 2sc in each row end up the second side of mat, 1sc in the corner, sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Turn.
2nd Row – Join color 2, ch3, (2dc, ch1, 3dc) in base of ch3, (corner made)
* skip 1sc, 1dc in next sc, skip 1sc, work shell in next sc, *
rpt from * to * 14 more times, skip 1sc, 1dc in next sc, skip 1sc, work (3dc, ch1, 3dc) in centre sc of 3sc on corner,
rpt from * to * 9 more times, skip 1sc, 1dc in next sc, skip 2sc, (3dc, ch1, 3dc) in centre sc of 3sc on corner,rpt from * to * 15 more times, skip 1sc, 1dc in next sc, skip 1sc, (3dc, ch1, 3dc) in centre sc of 3sc on corner,
rpt from * to * 9 more times, skip 1sc, 1dc in next sc, skip 1sc, sl st to the top of ch3 on the beginning of the row. DNT.
3rd Row – sl st to first ch1 space, ch3, (2dc, ch1, 3dc) in base of ch3, * fpdc (see abbreviations) around next dc, shell in next shell, * (working 3dc, ch1, 3dc in corners) rpt from * to * around mat to the last dc, work fpdc around dc, sl st to top of ch3 at the beginning of the row. — Fasten off.
4th Row – Join color 1 to top of ch3 on corner. ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * work 1sc in the dc’s on shell, (1sc, ch1, 1sc) in ch1 space, fpsc around single dc, * rpt from * to * to end, sl st to the first sc on the beginning of the row. Fasten off.
Finishing Touches
Weave in all loose ends and trim off.