Crochet Valentine Table Mat
Looking to add a touch of love and warmth to your Valentine's Day decor? Why not try your hand at crocheting a beautiful table mat? This delightful project will not only showcase your creativity but also provide a charming centerpiece for your romantic dinner. Valentine's Day is just around the corner, and what better way to add a touch of love to your home than with a handmade crochet table mat? This delightful project allows you to showcase your creativity and create a unique piece that will impress your loved ones. This DIY project allows you to infuse your personal style into your home decor while creating a beautiful and functional piece.
Materials:
- 2 oz. 4-ply worsted weight acrylic (I used Red Heart Soft)
- I hook
- plastic heart shaped bracelet (bought from the $ store)
Size: 11" x 18"
Notes:
- I crochet tight so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook
- v-st = dc, ch 1, dc
- open shell st = 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc
Directions:
Rnd 1: Join with a sc around top right lobe of heart bracelet. Continue to sc around bracelet until covered. Join with a sl st to 1st sc. Ch 4, turn.
Row 2: *Skip next 2 sc, 2 dc in next sc, ch 2, 2 dc in next sc, ch 1. Repeat from * 4 more times. Skip next 2 sc, dc in next sc. Ch 4, turn.
Row 3: *Open shell st in ch 2 space, ch 1. Repeat from * across. Dc in 3rd ch of ch 4. Ch 4, turn.
Row 4: Open shell st in next open shell st. *ch 1, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, open shell st in next open shell st. Repeat from * across. Ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of ch 4. Ch 4, turn.
Row 5: Open shell st in next open shell st. *ch 1, v-st in next dc, ch 1, open shell st in next open shell st. Repeat from * across. Ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of ch 4. Ch 4, turn.
Row 6: Open shell st in next open shell st. *ch 1, v-st in next v-st, ch 1, open shell st in next open shell st. Repeat from * across. Ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of ch 4. Ch 4, turn.
Row 7: *open shell st in next open shell st, ch 1. Repeat from * across. Dc in 3rd ch of ch 4. Ch 4, turn.
Rows 8 - 11: Repeat Rows 4 - 7.
Rows 12 - 14: Repeat Row 7. At end of Row 14 do not ch 4, ch only 1, turn.
Row 15: Sc in each dc and ch 1 space across with (sc, ch 2, sc) in ch 2 spaces of open shell sts. End off.