How to Create a Charming Crocheted Dish Mat

Create a Charming and Practical Dish Mat

Create a charming and practical dish mat using the art of crocheting. This handmade piece will not only protect your countertops from scratches and spills but also add a touch of warmth and personality to your kitchen decor. By using different colors and stitches, you can customize the dish mat to match your kitchen's color scheme and style.

Crocheting a dish mat is a fun and relaxing project that allows you to unleash your creativity while also creating a useful item for your home. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, making a dish mat is a rewarding and enjoyable project that will bring a handmade touch to your kitchen.

Materials Used

I used:

Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (4 ply, worsted weight). Color is 'Twisted Melon'.

4.5 MM hook.

Gauge

Approximately 20 Rows = 6 inches.

Approximately 22 sts = 6 inches

Note: 2 rows will almost appear to look like 1 row.

Finished Measurements

Approximately 18 1/2 inches x 13 inches.

Special Abbreviations

• ch...chain
• dc...double crochet
• st...stitch
• bl...back loop
• bl's....back loops
• ea....each
• yo...yarn over
• sc....single crochet
• ss....slip stitch

Instructions

Row 1:

Ch 47, dc in 4th ch from hook. Dc in ea st across. Ch 3. Turn

Row 2:

*Yo, insert hook into bl of next st and bl of foundation ch, yo, pull through both bl's, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, yo, pull through last 3 loops on hook.* Repeat from * to * across.

Rows 3-60:

Repeat Row 2 working into the back of ea dc and dc of previous row.

You will be working down the sides of Rows

Row 61:

Ch 1. Turn. *Insert hook into bl of next st and bl of bl of previous rows dc, yo, pull through both bl's and loop on hook. Repeat from * to * across.

Border

Round 1:

Ch 1. Turn, Sc evenly around, place 2 sc in ea corner. Ss to join end.

Round 2:

Ch 1. Turn, Sc evenly around, place extra sc in ea corner as necessary to avoid curling of project. Ss to join end. Fasten Off.