Crochet Springtime Placemat

Create a beautiful placemat perfect for springtime using the art of crocheting. This DIY project involves using colorful yarn to crochet a lovely design that will brighten up any table setting. The placemat can be customized to match your home decor or to reflect the vibrant colors of the season. Crocheting allows for endless possibilities in terms of patterns and textures, so you can get creative and make a unique piece that is both functional and decorative. The process of crocheting is not only enjoyable but also allows you to practice mindfulness and focus on the present moment. Once you have completed your placemat, you can proudly display it during your springtime gatherings and impress your guests with your handmade creation.

Materials:

— 2 1/2 oz. 4-ply worsted weight acrylic (you can use cotton if you'd prefer)
— J hook

Size: 13 1/2" across

Notes:

— I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your hook
— the ch 2 at the beginning of Rnds 5 — 10, do not count as a stitch
— beginning cluster: ch 2, yo, insert hook in space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru last 3 loops.
— cluster: yo, insert hook in space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru last 4 loops.

Directions:

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (make the 1st chain a little loose), 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, ch 2. (sc, ch 2) in next dc around. Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 3: Sl st into the ch-2 space, beginning cluster in same ch-2 space, ch 2. (cluster, ch 2) in next ch-2 space around. Join with a sl st to top of beginning cluster.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as joining. 2 sc in each cluster and ch-2 space around. Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc in same st as joining. Dc in each sc around. Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

Rnd 6: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 3 dc. *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc. Repeat from * around. Join as before.

Rnd 7: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 4 dc. *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc. Repeat from * around. Join as before.

Rnd 8: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 5 dc. *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc. Repeat from * around. Join as before.

Rnd 9: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 6 dc. *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc. Repeat from * around. Join as before.

Rnd 10: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 7 dc. *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 7 dc. Repeat from * around. Join as before.

Rnd 11: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 8 dc. *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 8 dc. Repeat from * around. Join as before.

Rnd 12: Beginning cluster in same st as joining, ch 3, skip next 2 dc. *cluster in next dc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to top of beginning cluster.

Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 3 sc in ch-3 space. *sc in top of cluster, 3 sc in ch-3 space. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, ch 3, skip next sc. *sc in next sc, ch 3, skip next sc. Repeat from * around. Join as before. End off.