Elegant Handmade Crochet Table Mat Set

Elegant Handmade Crochet Table Mat Set – Free Pattern & Step-by-Step Guide

Adding a handmade touch to your home decor is always a wonderful idea. This crochet table mat set features an oval main mat and matching circular placemats, perfect for enhancing your dining space. With detailed instructions and stitch explanations, you’ll have everything you need to complete this elegant set.

What You’ll Need:

• Cotton or jute yarn (medium-weight)
• Crochet hook (recommended size: 4mm-5mm)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle

How to Crochet the Main Oval Mat

Step 1: Start with a Foundation Chain

1. Chain 51 stitches (adjust for your desired length).
2. Work a double crochet (DC) into the 3rd chain from the hook and continue DC across.
3. At the last chain, make 5 DCs into the same stitch to turn the row.
4. Work DC along the opposite side of the chain.
5. Place 5 DCs into the last stitch to form the other rounded edge.

Step 2: Build Up the Oval Shape

6. Continue working in the round, increasing at the rounded edges (the 5 DC stitches) on each row.
7. Repeat this for 10-12 rounds, maintaining a smooth oval shape.

Step 3: Decorative Border

8. Once the oval base is complete, switch to a shell stitch border:
   • (Shell Stitch: 5 DC into one stitch, skip 2 stitches, slip stitch in the next, repeat.)
9. Work the shell stitch border around the entire mat.

How to Crochet the Circular Placemats

Step 1: Start with a Magic Ring

1. Make a magic ring and chain 2.
2. Work 12 DC into the ring, then pull it tight.
3. Join with a slip stitch.

Step 2: Increase Rounds

4. Round 2: 2 DC in each stitch (24 total stitches).
5. Round 3: (1 DC in next stitch, 2 DC in the next) – repeat around.
6. Continue increasing rounds using the pattern (2 DC, 1 DC, 1 DC), then (3 DC, 1 DC, 1 DC, 1 DC), and so on.
7. Stop increasing when the placemat reaches the desired size.

Step 3: Add the Decorative Edge

8. Use the shell stitch (same as in the main mat) around the edge for a decorative finish.

Crochet Stitch Guide

Double Crochet (DC)

• Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through (3 loops on hook).
• Yarn over, pull through two loops.
• Yarn over, pull through last two loops.

Magic Ring

• Wrap yarn around fingers, insert hook into loop, yarn over and pull through.
• Chain 2, work stitches into the loop, pull tail to close.

Shell Stitch

• Work 5 DC into the same stitch, skip 2 stitches, slip stitch into next.
• Repeat around the edge.

Final Thoughts

This handmade crochet table mat set brings a touch of elegance and warmth to your dining space. The combination of oval and circular mats makes for a stylish and practical decor piece. Customize the colors and yarn type to match your theme!

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Happy Crocheting! 🧶