A Complete Guide to Crocheting Large Placemats

Crocheting large placemats is not only a fun and enjoyable activity but also a great way to add a personal touch to your dining table decor. These large placemats are perfect for family gatherings, dinner parties, or even everyday use. With endless color and pattern options, you can create a unique and customized look that suits your style and complements your table settings.

With color 1 ch82, 1dc in 4th ch from hook, (RS) 1dc in next ch, * ch2, skip 2ch, 1dc in each of next 2ch, rpt from * to * to last ch, 1dc in last ch. Turn. (18 blocks of 2dc + 2 blocks of 3)

Next Row: ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, ch2, skip 2dc, * working over the ch2 work 1dc in each of the next two foundation ch’s, ch2, skip 2dc, * rpt from * to * to ch3 to turn, 1sc in top ch3. Fasten off. Turn.

1st Pattern Row

ch3, * working over the ch2, work 1dc in each of next two dc on the row below, ch2, skip 2dc, * rpt from * to * to last ch2 space and sc, working over the ch2, work 1dc in each of 2dc on row below, 1dc in sc. Turn.

2nd Pattern Row

ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, ch2, skip next 2dc, * working over the next ch2 work 1dc in each of next two dc on the row below, ch2, skip next 2dc, * rpt from * to * ch3 to turn, 1sc in top of ch3. Fasten off. Turn.

Next Row: ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, * working over the ch2, work 1hdc in each of next two dc on the row below, 1sc in each of next 2dc, * rpt from * to * to last ch2 space and sc, working over the ch2, work 1hdc in each of 2dc on row below, 3sc in sc. DNT.