Striped Crossed Stitch Placemat – Free Crochet Pattern

This pattern was designed by Joanita Theron of Creative Crochet Workshop, exclusively for The Stitchin’ Mommy

A pretty placemat (or tablecloth) hooked in stripes with soft pastel colors.

Striped Crossed Stitch Placemat

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Materials:

• Hook 3.50 mm
• 4 x 50 grams 100% cotton yarn in pink, blue, purple and cream
• Scissors & Yarn Needle

Abbreviations:

I use US Crochet stitch terminology

CH – chain
SC – single crochet
DC – double crochet
ST(S) – stitch(es)

Gauge:

22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches (10 cm x 10 cm)

Finished Size:

32 cm x 38 cm

Notes:

This pattern is worked in multiples of 16 + 1 for the turning CHAIN

Instructions:

CH 65

ROW 1: CH 1, work 1 SC into the 2nd CH from hook. Work 1 SC into each CH  until end, TURN  (64 STS)

ROW 2: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC), SKIP next ST, work 1 DC into next ST, work 1 DC into SKIPPED ST (cross st created). *SKIP next ST, work 1 DC into next ST, work 1 DC into SKIPPED ST. Repeat from * until last ST, work 1 DC into last ST. (64 STS)

ROW 3: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC), SKIP next ST, work 1 DC into next ST, work 1 DC into SKIPPED ST (cross st created). *SKIP next ST, work 1 DC into next ST, work 1 DC into SKIPPED ST. Repeat from * until end of row, work 1 DC into top of 3rd CH. (64 STS)

*CHANGE COLOR

ROW 4: CH1, work 1 SC into each ST until end, TURN (64 STS)

ROW 5: repeat ROW 2

ROW 6: repeat ROW 3*

REPEAT from * to *  10 more times or until desired length reached.

Fasten off and weave in ends

 

BORDER: Join yarn into a corner ST, CH 3, work 3 DC into same ST, SKIP 3 STS. *SL ST into next ST, CH 3, work 3 DC into same ST, SKIP 3 STS. Repeat from * until end of row – continue working down the sides – work 1 ‘SHELL’ over 2 rows.

Repeat from * along bottom row and up the other side.

Fasten off and weave in ends

Bonus – Flower Coaster

Materials:

• Hook 3.50 mm
• Small amounts of 100% cotton yarn in pink, blue, purple and cream
• Scissors & Yarn Needle

Abbreviations:

SC – single crochet
DC – double crochet

Finished Size:

10 cm x 10 cm

Notes:

This pattern is worked in multiples of 16 + 1 for the turning CHAIN

Instructions:

Make a magic ring

RND 1: Work 6 SC into ring, SL ST into first SC

RND 2: CH 1, work 2 SC into each SC until end, SL ST into first SC (12 SC)

CHANGE COLOR

RND 3: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC), work 1 DC into same ST. Work 2 DC into each ST until end, SL ST into top of 3rd of 3 CH (24 DC)

CHANGE COLOR

RND 4: CH 3 (counts as 1 DC), work 2 DC into same ST. *SKIP 1 ST, work 3 DC into next ST. Repeat until end. SL ST into top of 3rd of 3 CH

CHANGE COLOR

RND 5: Join yarn with SC into middle DC of 3 DC cluster of precious row, CH 1, work 1 DC into the skipped ST of round 4. *CH 1, work 1 SC into 2nd ST of 3 DC cluster, CH 1, work 1 DC into SKIPPED ST of RND 4. Repeat from * until end, SL ST into first SC worked.

RND 6: *Work 1 SC into next 1 CH space, work 1 HDC, 1 DC, 1 HDC into next DC, work 1 SC into next 1 CH space, work a SL ST into next SC. Repeat from * until end. SL ST into first SC.

Fasten off and weave in ends

 

I love to crochet! To design and make patterns for both young and old is an absolute life’s passion. My daughter is my greatest inspiration! I love to try and learn new techniques, and although patience is not my strongest virtue, I have found that committing to a project and having the pleasure of a finished item, is one of life’s greatest and most satisfying pleasures. I believe that anyone can learn a new craft. I try to design and make my projects so that even a novice can do them. “Crochet is an art and crocheters it’s artists. Each crafted item is unique and own to its crafter” Find Joanita on her Blog and Facebook page!