Raffia Placemat Crochet Pattern
We are loving this new raffia yarn from Rico and just fell in love with these placemats – they're perfect for summer, and can be made by even a crochet beginner! Mix and match your colours to suit your table.
Pattern by Rico Designs from Creative Paper Raffia Homedeco and Accessories
You will need
How to make
You will also need:
Three balls of Rico Creative Paper
Abbreviations
beg – beginning
Ch – chain
cont – continue
dec – decrease
dc – double crochet
in – inch
inc – increase
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
rnd – round
rs – right side
sl-st – slip stitch
st – stitch
ws – wrong side
Tension: 11 sts and 11 rnds to 10 cm (4 in) over rnds of dc using 6 mm hook or the size required to give the correct tension. Check your tension – if fewer stitches use thinner hook, if more stitches use thicker hook. It is essential to work to the stated tension to ensure the correct size of garment.
The yarn amounts stated are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Where only one figure is given this applies to all sizes. Where the figure 0 appears, no sts, times or rows are worked for this size. After casting off one stitch will remain on the right hand needle which is not included in the instructions that follow.
The placemat is worked in rnds in a continuous spiral. Foundation chain. Make 3 ch and join with sl-st to first ch to make a ring.
Rnd 1. 12 dc in ring.
Rnd 2. 2 dc in each dc to end. 24 sts.
Rnd 3. 1 dc in each dc to end.
Rnd 4. *1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * to end. 36 sts.
Rnd 5. 1 dc in each dc to end.
Rnd 6. *1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * to end. 54 sts.
Rnds 7-9. 1 dc in each dc to end.
Rnd 10. *1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * to end. 72 sts.
Rnds 11-12. 1 dc in each dc to end.
Rnd 13. *1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * to end. 108 sts.
Rnds 14-18. 1 dc in each dc to end.
Rnd 19. *1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * to end. 144 sts
Rnd 20. 1 dc in each dc to end.
Rnd 21. 1 dc in each dc to last dc, 1 sl-st in last dc.
Fasten off.
Weave in any loose ends. Lightly spray the place mat with water or cover with a damp cloth, pull into shape while damp and leave to dry. See ball band for washing and further care instructions.