Crochet Sunflower Placemat

Introduction

Brighten up your dining table with the charming Crochet Sunflower Placemat! This delightful piece not only adds a touch of sunshine to your meal times but also brings a cozy and inviting vibe to your home decor. The intricate details of the sunflower design make it a lovely addition to any table setting, perfect for enjoying your morning coffee or gathering with loved ones for a meal. The sunny hues and handmade feel of this placemat will surely bring a smile to your face every time you sit down to eat.

Skill Level

Easy

Materials

• Crochet hook – H/5.00
• Yarn – Med (4) Acrylic
• Yarn Options: Vanna's Choice, Red Heart Super Saver, I Love This Yarn
• Colors: C1 - Brown, C2 - Gold, C3 - Off White
• Yarn needle

Stitches Used

• Chain (ch)
• Slip Stitch (slst)
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double Crochet (dc)
• Change to (chgto)

Size

As per the pattern instructions.

Notes

When changing colors, ch3 after the color change. Rounds are joined to the ch3, slst to the next sp.

Pattern Instructions

RND 1: With Color, Ch 5, join in a circle, ch3, 11 dc in the circle, join, ch3 (12 dc)

RND 2: 2 dc in each dc around, join, ch3 (24 dc)

RND 3: 2 dc in each dc around, join, (48 dc)

RND 5: Chgto C3, join yarn to the top of the first petal, ch3, 2dc, ch2

*3dc, ch2 in the top of the next petal*

Repeat from * to * 14 times, join to the ch3 with a slst.

RND 6: 2dc in the 1^st ch2 sp, ch3,

*3 dc in the next ch2 sp, ch 3*

Repeat from * to * 15 times, join to the ch3, slst to the ch3 sp, ch 3 (16 groups of 3dc, ch3)

RND 7: 2dc in the 1^st ch2 sp, ch4,

*3 dc in the next ch3 sp, ch 4*

Repeat from * to * 15 times, join to the ch3, slst to the ch4 sp, ch 3 (16 groups of 3dc, ch4)

RND 8: 2dc in the 1^st ch2 sp, ch5,

*3 dc in the next ch4 sp, ch 5*

Repeat from * to * 15 times, join to the ch4, slst to the ch5 sp, ch 3 (16 groups of 3dc, ch4)

RND 9: 4 dc in the 1^st ch5 sp, ch1, sc in the 2^nd dc of the next group, ch1,

*5 dc in the next ch5 sp, ch1, sc in the 2^nd dc of the next group, ch1*

Repeat from * to * around. Join, tie off, and weave in your ends.

If the placemat is curling, you can go up a hook size, and you can also block it if needed.