Free Crochet Pattern: Pecan Grove Placemat
Placemats are one of my favorite ways to add a little bit of warmth to the everyday parts of our life. While we have a formal dining space with a large(ish) table, we eat most of our meals at a little table in the kitchen, and placemats are on the table at every meal. They live on the table full-time – even between meals – which not only lets me keep the space dedicated to meal time, but its a great way to add color and style to a room where we spend lots of our time. I have a variety of placemats I rotate through, but the latest addition to the rotation is the Pecan Grove placemat. This rectangle crochet placemat combines simple crochet stitches to create a piece of table décor that is sure to make everyday meals feel special and unique.
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Pecan Grove Placemat
The Pecan Grove Placemat combines some of my favorite stitches and techniques. Fist, there are two distinct types of sections in this pattern, which gives the placemat a bit of visual intrigue. One section has alternating single and half double crochet stitches, which creates a really subtle texture, while the other section stands out by having well-defined lines created by placing stitches in only the front loop. Secondly, this pattern uses size 4 cotton yarn, which has incredible stitch definition, so all of your skills shine through when you use this beautiful rectangle crochet placemat on your table.
Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just enjoying a family meal, the Pecan Grove Placemat will make your table look warm and inviting.
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Skill Level
Easy
Materials
210 yards, size 4 medium weight cotton yarn. I used 2 skeins of I Love This Cotton <3.5 oz/100 gm><180 yds/165 m> in the Khaki colorway to make 1 placemat.
US size H/8 crochet hook (5.00 mm)
Scissors, yarn needle
Stitch markers
Gague
14.5 stitches x 14 rows = 4″ square
Pattern used for gauge: rows of alternating sc and hdc
Finished Size
Approximately 16″ x 12″
Stitch Abbreviations
US Crochet Terminology
ch(s) – chain(s)
FLO – front loop only
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
The ch 1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch.
Stitch markers can be used to assist with stitch placement.
Special Stitches
Single Crochet Front Loop Only (scFLO)
Single Crochet Front Loop Only (scFLO) – single crochet in the front loop of the indicated stitch
How to make this Rectangle Crochet Placemat
Part 1: Body
Ch 56
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, [hdc in next ch, sc in next ch] 27 times, turn <28 sc, 27 hdc>.
Row 2: ch 1, hdc in 1st st, [sc in next st, hdc in next st] 27 times, turn <28 hdc, 27 sc>.
Row 3: ch 1, sc in 1st st, [hdc in next st, sc in next st] 27 times, turn <28 sc, 27 hdc>.
Row 4: ch 1, hdc in 1st st, [sc in next st, hdc in next st] 27 times, turn <28 hdc, 27 sc>.
Rows 5 – 10: repeat Rows 3 – 4 3 times
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Row 11: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn <55 sc>.
Row 12: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn <55 sc>.
Row 13: ch 1, scFLO in 1st st and in each st across, turn <55 scFLO>.
Row 14: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn <55 sc>.
Row 15: ch 1, scFLO in 1st st and in each st across, turn <55 scFLO>.
Row 16: ch 1, sc in 1st st and in each st across, turn <55 sc>.
Rows 17 – 26: repeat Rows 3 – 4 5 times
Rows 27 – 32: repeat Rows 11 – 16
Rows 33 – 42: repeat Rows 3 – 4 5 times
At the end of Row 42, do not turn and do not fasten off. Proceed to border.
Part 2: Border
Rotate 90 degrees.
Left: ch 1, 1 sc in end of each row, rotate 90 degrees, <42 sc>.
Bottom: 2 sc in bottom of 1st ch, 1 sc in each of next 53 chs, 2 sc in last ch, rotate 90 degrees <57 sc>.
Right: 1 sc in end of each row, rotate 90 degrees, <42 sc>.
Top: 2 sc in bottom of 1st st, 1 sc in each of next 53 sts, 2 sc in last st, sl st in top of sc to join <57 sc>.
Fasten off. Weave in ends and block to desired dimensions.
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Other Placemat Patterns
The Pecan Grove Placemat is the second placemat in a four-part series! Check out the other placemats in the series.
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