Spring is right around the corner and it’s the perfect time to update your home decor. Free crochet placemat patterns are an easy way to breathe new life into an old dining room. Bold designs and fresh color palettes are sure to impress dinner guests and family members alike!
How do you crochet a placemat? If you have never crocheted a placemat before, then you might be a little intimidated. Not to worry, the majority of free crochet placemat patterns are very basic and straightforward. Even beginner crocheters should be comfortable completing most of the patterns on this list. All you need to know is how to crochet the basic stitches and how to crochet in rows or in the round.
What is a good yarn to use for crochet placemats? You’ll notice that a lot of the patterns on this list call for a cotton or cotton blend yarn. This is because it is sturdy and it won’t melt if you put a hot dish on top (like acrylic yarn can). The other obvious benefit is that it’s usually machine washable, so you can throw the placemats in the wash if they get any food on them.
What crocheted placemat patterns are trending right now? If you are looking for modern designs that will elevate your dining room decor, then you are in the right place. We’ve got all the hot styles for you – geometric, mismatched sets, bright colors, pastel colors, boho styles, farmhouse styles, and more. Whatever your home decor scheme is, you are sure to find a few crochet placemat patterns that will fit right in!
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Modern and Trendy Free Crochet Placemat Patterns
1. Sprig of Thyme Placemat
Behold the Sprig of Thyme Placemat in all it’s classy elegance. Bulky weight yarn helps you save time while also enhancing the natural texture of the mini bean stitch. This is a relaxing and repetitive project that’s perfect for an evening of quality time with your latest TV show or podcast binge.
Designer: Knit On Designs
Yarn: Bernat Maker Home Dec (Bulky Weight #5)
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2. Bright Heart Placemat
This placemat was designed for Christmas with a gingerbread color scheme. The design isn’t overly festive, though, and it could easily be adapted for use any time of the year with a fresh color combination. How about a Valentine’s Day placemat or a spring placemat? It is crocheted using just basic stitches.
Designer: DROPS Design
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Muskat (DK Weight #3)
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3. Cotton Hexagon Placemats
You can crochet these trendy, geometric placemats using just double and treble crochet stitches. There’s no fancy colorwork or special stitches, so you can feel free to let your mind wander to other things – like what to make for dinner. I think you’ll find that the mindlessness of the design is almost meditative in nature. It’s crochet bliss!
Designer: Only As Brave
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim (Worsted Weight #4)
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4. Spiral Charger
The best part about free crochet placemat patterns is that you can create something you’d never be able to find at the store. These spiral placemats are splendidly unique and utterly stylish. The pattern calls for linked double crochet stitches and reverse single crochet stitches. Choose two colors with great contrast for the best result.
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim (Worsted Weight #4)
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5. Crossed Stitch Placemat
Crossed half double crochet stitches produce a nice and dense placemat with no holes. The stitchwork is easy without being too boring or basic, so I think you’ll find that this pattern is very enjoyable to crochet. I like the idea of making a mismatched set of these using a different main color for each one.
Designer: HandmadebyRaine
Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)
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6. Swirl Placemat
Planned color pooling with single crochet stitches creates the lovely argyle effect in this stunning Swirl Placemat. Pooling can be a little difficult at first but once you get the hang of it you will love it. It’s so fun to watch the colorwork unfold as your work grows! Finish it off with a 3 color spiral border and crochet the matching napkin rings and coasters for a complete set.
Designer: Adriana R Baiocco for Circulo
Yarn: Circulo Yarns Anne Brilho and Circulo Yarns Amigurumi and
Circulo Yarns Barroco Multicolor Premium (Fingering Weight #1)
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7. Santorini Table Set
The unique mosaic colorwork technique uses single and double crochet stitches to create squared spirals reminiscent of Greek architecture. It’s one of my favorite ways to do crochet colorwork because there’s no changing colors in the middle of a row. I especially like how the two color placemats alternate the main and accent colors for every other placemat.
Designer: Adriana R Baiocco for Circulo
Yarn: Circulo Yarns Natural Cotton Maxcolor 4/4 (Worsted Weight #4)
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8. Gingham Sunflower Placemat
These farmhouse style placemats are sure to be the talk of the table. Sunflowers and gingham are both really popular right now so you can be sure that putting the two together is a winning combination. The pattern calls for single crochet stitches and the tapestry crochet colorwork technique.
Designer: Nana’s Crafty Home
Yarn: Red Heart With Love Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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9. Granny’s Scrappy Placemat
Tiny one round squares join forces to create Granny’s Scrappy Placemat. As the name suggests, this is a great project for using up bits of scrap yarn you may have leftover from other projects. Once you’ve completed all your squares, don’t break out the sewing needle. You’ll be using a continuous crochet join for this design.
Designer: EyeLoveKnots
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim (Worsted Weight #4)
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10. Nova Placemat
If you are looking for free crochet placemat patterns to match your boho home decor, then look no further than the Nova Placemat. With just double crochet and bobble stitches you can create modern table accessories that can be enjoyed for years to come. There’s even a matching coaster pattern!
Designer: This Pixie Creates
Yarn: Yarn Bee Comfy Classic (Aran Weight #4)
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11. Moss Stitch Table Mat
The moss stitch is a pretty and practical addition to any crochet stitch repertoire. It’s a must learn crochet stitch for beginners and a much loved crochet stitch for experienced crocheters. All you need to know is how to single crochet and chain stitch. Try it out with the Moss Stitch Table Mat and two colors of your choice.
Designer: Nordic Hook
Yarn: (Sport Weight #3)
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12. Lunar Lunch Placemat
Notice anything missing in the Lunar Lunch Placemat? How about the seam and the increases? Learn the secrets to crocheting a seamless circle with no visible increases using single crochet stitches in a continuous spiral. Finish it off by tying on a round of fringe and then stiffen with spray starch if desired.
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim (Worsted Weight #4)
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13. Sunflower Placemat
Can’t get enough sunflowers in your life? Bring the sunshine inside so you can enjoy it even on rainy days with this stunning Sunflower Placemat. A basic single crochet circle is framed with a double layer of bright yellow flower petals made with half double, double and treble crochet stitches.
Designer: Nana’s Crafty Home
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton! (Aran Weight #4)
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14. Cable Stitch Placemats
A basic half double crochet mat is completely transformed with two bold columns of cable stitches. They can be intimidating to beginner crocheters, but it’s definitely worth it to learn how to crochet cable stitches. I mean, just look at how much they add to this design! Classic red is a great color choice for Christmas, but I’m sure that this design would look great in any color.
Designer: SeeLoveShare
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Party (Aran Weight #4)
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15. Secret Garden Round Placemat
A combination of crochet stitches gives this cute placemat a splash of romantic, vintage charm. It’s kind of like a doily but more substantial (and less fussy than working with crochet thread). The pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches along with cluster and cross stitches. Wouldn’t these be amazing for a wedding reception?
Designer: Kirsten Holloway Designs
Yarn: Knit Picks Shine Sport (Sport Weight #3)
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16. Säde Placemats
Säde is Finnish for “ray”. What a fitting name for a round placemat that resembles the sun! The pattern uses the filet crochet technique (a combination of double crochet and chain stitches) to create the sunburst design using the contrast between the solid and lace stitches. This design is sure to impress!
Designer: Heidi Heinrichs
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Muskat (DK Weight #3)
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17. Gingham Bunny Placemat
Get ready for a big Easter feast with this beautiful bunny placemat. The gingham border is ridiculously adorable and totally on trend too. The pattern uses a combination of tapestry and intarsia colorwork. It’s all single crochet stitches, so it’s easier than you might think. And the best part is that you have plenty of time to make these before the big day!
Designer: Nana’s Crafty Home
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! (Aran Weight #4)
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18. Sisal and Cotton Placemats
Take a trip to your local hardware store to get the sisal twine you need to crochet the first layer of these placemats. Then take a trip to the craft store to get the cotton yarn for the second layer (or just raid your yarn stash!). The pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches. Gloves are recommended for working with the rough sisal twine.
Designer: The Granville Stitchery
Yarn: Twisted Sisal Twine and
Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim (Worsted Weight #4)
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19. Summer Picnic Placemat
Daydream of carefree days spent in sunny weather with these gorgeous Summer Picnic Placemats. This design uses basic stitches (single and double crochet) to their fullest potential. I think it’s safe to say that the final result is anything but basic! My favorite part is the floral motif in the center.
Designer: My Accessory Box
Yarn: (Worsted Weight #4)
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20. Green Apple Placemat
A fresh spring color palette and a modular construction give this geometric design a modern feel. This piece was designed for Easter but it doesn’t hit you over the head with bunnies and eggs, so it can easily be enjoyed any time of the year. The pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches.
Designer: designbybori
Yarn: Scheepjes Catona (Sport Weight #3)
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21. Beach Glass Placemats
Cotton yarn is a popular choice for free crochet placemat patterns because of its sturdiness and heat resistance. A cake of cotton yarn is even better because you get a mix of colors that are sure to go together. The Beach Glass Placemats use the moss stitch (alternating single crochet and chain stitches) to soften the color changes.
Designer: Left in Knots
Yarn: Caron Cotton Cakes (Worsted Weight #4)
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22. Picot Fan Placemat
The classics are classics for a reason, but that doesn’t mean that you’re stuck with them forever. The Picot Fan Placemat is a fresh take on the classic oval lace design. A bright green yarn provides a pop of color for the table only to be rivaled by all the freshly prepared food you heap on top of it.
Designer: Jennifer Edwards
Yarn: Peaches & Creme Solids (Worsted Weight #4)
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23. Coastal Placemat
These cute Coastal Placemats are ready for your beach house (or just pretend that you have a beach house haha). Clusters of double crochet stitches radiate outwards in a bright and cheery color palette. The number of double crochets in each cluster increases as you work your way out to increase the stitch count and grow the circle.
Designer: Fiber Flux
Yarn: Bernat Maker Home Dec (Bulky Weight #5)
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24. Betty’s Harlequin Placemat
Follow along with the video tutorials to learn how to crochet the harlequin stitch. It’s a dramatic stitch that packs a big visual impact and it looks especially amazing when you incorporate some color changes. This makes it perfect for a playful placemat that will brighten up your kitchen table a bit.
Designer: Sewrella
Yarn: Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)
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25. Spiked Placemat
Combine horizontal stripes with vertical ridges and you’ve got yourself a design that’s visually appealing in all dimensions. This fun and easy crochet placemat pattern uses just basic crochet stitches, but the result is anything but basic. Dinner guests are sure to “ooh” and “ahh” over these adorable placemats!
Designer: Willow Yarns Design Team
Yarn: Willow Yarns Sudsy (Aran Weight #4)
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Wow! Who knew there were so many amazing crochet placemat patterns out there? Did you have a favorite pattern from this list? Or have you tried any other free crochet placemat patterns that you really liked? Let’s chat in the comments below!
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Amanda