DIY Autumn Placemats: Free Crochet Pattern

I found this beautiful autumn-colored yarn in JoAnn’s the other day. It’s Lily Sugar ‘N Cream yarn in Autumn Leaves Ombre. I immediately went to work on my crochet Autumn Placemats Free Crochet Pattern. These double crochet placemats are worked in the round with two strands of yarn without turning and are finished with a reverse crochet stitch edge. They make a beautiful addition to an autumn-inspired table setting. For a variation in color, replace one strand of yarn with a solid autumn color. Pick from shades of red, brown, oranges, brown, and green.

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SKILL LEVEL

Beginner

MATERIALS

• Lily Sugar ‘N Cream Yarn, 14 Ounce Cone, Autumn Leaves Ombre, 2 cones
• Crochet hook, size I (5.5mm)
• yarn needle, large eye blunt
• small scissors

GAUGE

7 rounds = 4 inches

ABBREVIATIONS

• Begin (beg)
• Chain (ch)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Reverse single crochet (rsc)
• Round (Rnd)
• Skip (sk)
• Slip (sl)
• Stitch (st)(sts)
• Yarn over (yo)

PATTERN STITCH

Double crochet: yo, insert hook into st, yo, draw up a loop, yo, draw yarn thru two loops, yo, draw yarn thru last two loops on hook. Reverse single crochet: insert hook into previous st, yo, draw up a loop thru st, yo, draw yarn thru both loops.

PATTERN NOTES

1. Pattern is worked in the round without turning.
2. See the tutorial How to Make A Magic Ring or Magic Circle.
3. See the video tutorial on reverse single crochet.
4. Pattern is worked with two stands of yarn.
5. Use 100% cotton yarn, worsted weight 4.
6. This pattern is written in American Standard crochet terms.

CARE

Wash in cold water on delicate setting. Do not bleach. Do not put it in the dryer. Do not iron. Do not dry clean. Lay items flat on a towel to dry. Smooth into shape if needed. Wash colors separately. Colors may run.

BLOCKING

Use a blocking surface and a spray bottle filled with tap water. Pin fabric in place. Spray with water until the fabric is saturated. Leave fabric undistributed until completely dry, usually overnight or up to 24 hours.

MEASUREMENTS

15″ diameter

Autumn Placemats Tutorial

Free Crochet Pattern

Make 4 placemats.

With 2 strands tog, make a magic ring; Work 12 dc in circle, pull tight, join with sl st to first dc.

RND 1: 2 dc in each st around, join with sl st to first dc (24).

RND 2: ch 2, *1 dc in first st, 2 dc in next st*, rep from *, join with sl st to first dc (36).

RND 3: ch 2, ^1 dc in next two sts, 2 dc in next st*, rep from *, join with sl st to first dc (48).

RND 4: ch 2, ^1 dc in next three sts, 2 dc in next st*, rep from *, join with sl st to first dc (60).

RND 5: ch 2, ^1 dc in next four sts, 2 dc in next st*, rep from *, join with sl st to first dc (72).

RND 6: ch 2, ^1 dc in next five sts, 2 dc in next st*, rep from *, join with sl st to first dc (84).

RND 7: ch 2, ^1 dc in next six sts, 2 dc in next st*, rep from *, join with sl st to first dc (96).

RND 8: ch 2, ^1 dc in next seven sts, 2 dc in next st*, rep from *, join with sl st to first dc (108).

RND 9: ch 2, ^1 dc in next eight sts, 2 dc in next st*, rep from *, join with sl st to first dc (120).

RND 10: ch 2, ^1 dc in next nine sts, 2 dc in next st*, rep from *, join with sl st to first dc (132). Do not fasten off.

EDGING: ch 1, rsc in previous st and in each st around, join with sl st to first rsc. Fasten off. Weave in loose ends.