This round placemat looks like a big daisy. A cream spiral center is framed with a green lace ring, and white petals with golden bases circle the edge. It is a quick project that brightens any breakfast table or coffee corner.
Materials
Worsted weight cotton yarn in cream, about 120 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in green, about 40 g
Worsted weight cotton yarn in golden yellow, about 20 g
Crochet hook 4.0 mm
Tapestry needle
Finished Size
About 40 cm (16 inches) across
Stitches Used (US Terms)
ch chain, sl st slip stitch, sc single crochet, hdc half double crochet, dc double crochet, tr treble crochet
Cream Center
Chain 4 and join.
Round 1: Chain 1 and work 8 single crochet in the ring. Work in a spiral from now on.
Round 2: Work 2 single crochet in each stitch. You have 16 stitches.
Rounds 3 to 14: Increase 8 stitches evenly in each round until the circle measures about 22 cm across.
Green Lace Ring
Round 1: With green, chain 4, skip 1, and double crochet in the next stitch, chain 1. Repeat around.
Round 2: Chain 6, skip 1 space, and single crochet in the next. Repeat around.
Round 3: In each loop, work 7 single crochet.
Petals (make 20)
Base: With yellow, chain 4, join, and work 8 single crochet.
Petal: With cream, chain 12. Work single crochet, half double crochet, 2 double crochet, 4 treble crochet, 2 double crochet, and half double crochet along the chain, 3 single crochet at the tip, then back down the other side. Sew it to the yellow base.
Assembly
Sew the petals evenly around the green ring, with the yellow bases touching the lace.
Final Thoughts
Make a set of four for a cheerful spring table. Try pink petals with a white center for a sweet variation.