Our Crochet Rectangle Placemat Tutorial is just what you need! This guide is all about showing you how to make beautiful placemats that will brighten up your dining area. Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, this tutorial will walk you through each step with clear instructions.
Crochet Rectangle Placemat Tutorial
Materials:
- Cotton yarn (Creative 100% Cotton recommended)
- 3.5 millimeter crochet hook
Pattern:
Foundation:
- Start with a slip knot.
- Chain a multiple of 16 plus 4. (For example, 64 chains were made in the video).
Row 1:
- Chain 4 (counts as the first treble crochet).
- Skip one chain, single crochet into the next chain, continue with single crochets in each chain across till the end of the row.
- Chain 1, turn your work.
Row 2:
- Single crochet in each of the first three chain spaces.
- Chain 1, skip a chain space and perform the following in the next spaces:
- Double Crochet
- Chain 1
- Treble Crochet
- Chain 1
- Double Treble Crochet
- Chain 1
- Double Treble Crochet
- Repeat the sequence across the row, ending with a single crochet in each of the last three chain spaces.
- Chain 1, turn your work.
For Row 3:
- Work a single crochet into every stitch and chain space across the entire row.
- Chain 1, turn your work.
Row 4 (this pattern begins to repeat from Row 2):
- Start with chain 6 (counts as your first double treble crochet + one chain space).
- Continue with a double treble crochet in the next appropriate chain space after skipping one.
- Chain 1, skip a chain space and work the sequence:
- Treble Crochet
- Chain 1
- Double Crochet
- Single Crochet in each of the next three spaces
- Continue the pattern until the end of the row.
- Chain 1, turn your work.
Continuation and Finish:
- Repeat the sequence from Row 2 and Row 4 until placemat reaches desired dimensions.
- Finish off by creating a row of single crochets across the last row for a neat edge.
Additional options:
- Change colors as desired, for example, adding a different color to the corners.
- Attach tassels on the corners for decoration (optional).
Conclusion:
- Crochet until the placemat is of desired size.
- Bind off and weave in ends for a clean finish.
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