Raffia Placemat Crochet Pattern
We are loving this new raffia yarn from Rico and just fell in love with these placemats – they're perfect for summer, and can be made by even a crochet beginner! Mix and match your colours to suit your table.
Pattern by Rico Designs from Creative Paper Raffia Homedeco and Accessories
You will need
How to make
You Will Need
* 3x Rico Creative Paper Balls
* 6mm Crochet Hook
* Scissors
* Yarn Needle
* Stitch Marker
Abbreviations
beg – beginning
Ch – chain
cont – continue
dec – decrease
dc – double crochet
in – inch
inc – increase
rem – remaining
rep – repeat
rnd – round
rs – right side
sl-st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
ws – wrong side
Pattern Notes
The pattern is written using UK crochet terms.
Tension: 11 sts and 11 rnds to 10 cm (4 in) over rnds of dc using 6 mm hook or the size required to give the correct tension. Check your tension – if fewer stitches use thinner hook, if more stitches use thicker hook. It is essential to work to the stated tension to ensure the correct size of placemat.
Using a 6mm hook, ch3, join with a slst to the first ch to make a ring.
Rnd 1: 12 dc into ring. (12dc)
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around. (24dc)
Rnd 3: 1dc in each st around. (24dc)
Rnd 4: *1dc, 2 dc in next* rep around. (36dc)
Rnd 5: 1dc in each st around. (36dc)
Rnd 6: *1dc, 2 dc in next* rep around. (54dc)
Rnds 7-9: 1dc in each st around. (54dc)
Rnd 10: *2dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (72dc)
Rnds 11-12: 1dc in each st around.
Rnd 13: *1dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (108dc)
Rnds 14-18: 1dc in each st around. (108dc)
Rnd 19: *2dc, 2dc in next* rep around. (144dc)
Rnd 20: 1dc in each st around. (144dc)
Rnd 21: 1dc in each st around apart fro last st, 1 slst in last dc. (143dc, 1slst)
Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
Lightly spray the place mat with water or cover with a damp cloth, pull into shape while damp and leave to dry. See ball band for washing and further care instructions.
