Charming Crochet Heart Placemat
This lovely crochet heart placemat is a perfect addition to your dining decor, ideal for serving breakfast in bed or as a thoughtful gift to someone special. The vibrant coral color paired with a delicate white scalloped edge creates an inviting atmosphere that will charm anyone who sees it.
Charming Crochet Heart Placemat
Materials:
- Yarn: Medium weight cotton yarn, 2 skeins; 1 skein in coral and 1 skein in white.
- Hook: Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook.
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
Gauge:
To check your gauge, make a small square (4"x4") using the coral yarn. It should measure approximately 12 double crochets and 8 rows to reach 4 inches. Adjust your hook size if necessary.
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- sp: space
Instructions:
Heart Shape:
- With coral yarn, make a magic circle.
- Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), then make 11 dc inside the magic circle. Join with a sl st to the top of the first ch 3. (12 dc total)
- Round 2: Ch 3, dc in the same stitch, 2 dc in each of the next 11 dc (24 dc). Join with a sl st.
- Round 3: Ch 3, (dc in the next dc, ch 1) repeat around, join with a sl st. (12 ch-1 spaces)
Starting the Scalloped Edge:
- Switch to white yarn. Round 4: Ch 1, sc in the first ch-1 sp, *ch 3, sc in the next ch-1 sp; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first sc.
Creating the Lacy Edge:
- Round 5: Ch 1, sc in the first ch-3 sp, *(ch 3, sc in the next sc) repeat from * around. Join.
- Round 6: Ch 1, (sc in the next sc, ch 5) repeat around, join.
Finishing Up:
- Fasten off and weave in all loose ends with a tapestry needle.
- To block your placemat: Wet it gently and lay it flat on a towel, reshaping it into a heart.
Optional Variations:
- Use different colors for the heart and border to match your table decor.
- For extra texture, you can change to a shell stitch on the edge.
This handmade placemat beautifully combines function and style, perfect for bringing warmth to any table setting. Enjoy your cozy coffee moments with this delightful crochet project!