Crochet Spring Garden Placemat

The Crochet Spring Garden Placemat is a delightful addition to any dining table. With its intricate floral design and vibrant colors, it brings a touch of the outdoors inside. This charming placemat is not only practical for catching spills and crumbs but also serves as a lovely decor piece. Whether you're hosting a garden party or simply want to add a whimsical touch to your daily meals, the Crochet Spring Garden Placemat is sure to bring a smile to your face. Handmade with love and care, it adds a personal touch to your home and makes every meal feel special.

Materials Needed
Worsted weight cotton yarn in a variegated color
Worsted weight cotton yarn in a contrasting solid color
Size G/6 or 4.25mm aluminum crochet hook
Yarn needle for stitching pieces together and for weaving in ends

Yarn Thickness: 3mm
Gauge: 5dc=1"
Finished Size: 18"x13"
Skill Level: Intermediate

Instructions
RND 1: Make 2 solid color and 8 variegated color. Ch4, join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch3. 11 dc in ring. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 2: Ch3, dc in same st as slst. Ch3. Sk next st. *2dc in next st. Ch3. Sk next st. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 3: Slst in next dc then into the next ch3 sp. Ch3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc in same sp. 3dc, ch2, 3dc in each ch3 sp around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 4: Ch3. (Sk 1 st. Hdc in next st. 2hdc, ch2, 2hdc in next ch2 sp. Hdc in next st. Ch1. Sk next st. Hdc in next st.) *Hdc in next st. Rep bet () once. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to 2nd ch of ch3.

Finishing Step 1: Sew motifs together as shown in picture working with right sides facing each other. Whip stitch the back lps only together. Put the 2 solid color motifs in the center then surround them with the variegated color motifs.

STEP 2: With solid color, work 1 round of sc around whole placemat. Work 1 sc in each st, ch1 sp and ch2 sp at the joints. Work 2 sc in each of the other ch2 sps that are not at the joints. When you get back to where you started. Join w/slst to to ch1. Fasten off and weave all ends into back of work.