This floral round doily placemat pattern is a round doily-style placemat with a raspberry-pink flower center, concentric petal texture, an airy openwork ring, and an olive-green border of sixteen pointed leaf fans. The construction is designed specifically for the named project rather than adapted from a generic template.
The placemat begins with twelve double crochets in a center ring and expands through fourteen joined rounds. Raspberry petal clusters form the flower center, open chain arches lighten the outer circle, and sixteen olive leaf fans create a crisp botanical edge.
Why You’ll Love This Project
The joined rounds, petal clusters, openwork arches, leaf-fan border create a distinct placemat with clear checkpoints, practical structure, and strong handmade texture.
Materials
- Approximately 360 yards raspberry-pink sport-weight cotton yarn
- Approximately 140 yards olive-green sport-weight cotton yarn
- One locking stitch marker
- Sixteen rustproof blocking pins
- 3.25 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Blocking mats and rustproof pins
Gauge, Measurements, and Planning
Make a generous swatch in the main stitch. The target gauge is rounds 1–6 measure approximately 7 inches across after blocking; change hook size if needed before beginning the full runner.
Make and wash a gauge swatch before beginning. Measure only after the swatch is completely dry. If the stitch width differs, change hook size rather than pulling the working yarn tighter. Keep a written count at the end of every section so the finished edges remain balanced and the assembly points line up.
Abbreviations and Special Stitches
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- hdc: half double crochet
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- BLO: back loop only
- yo: yarn over
Special stitch guidance: Petal cluster: close four partial double crochets together in one stitch. Open arch: chain 5 and single crochet in the next marked space. Leaf fan: work sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc in one arch and finish with a chain-2 point.
Before You Begin
- Maintain the stated 12-stitch construction count at every checkpoint.
- Beginning chains count only where explicitly stated.
- Block components before final assembly or border work.
- Use US crochet terminology throughout.
Instructions
Crochet the Raspberry Flower Center
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- Motif Round 1: With raspberry, make a magic ring and work 12 dc into it. Join. (12 sts)
- Round 2: Work 2 dc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
- Round 3: Repeat [petal cluster in next stitch, ch 1] around. (24 positions)
- Rounds 4–5: Expand evenly to 48 stitches while keeping twelve raised petal groups centered.
Build the Solid Placemat Body
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- Round 6: Repeat [3 dc, 2 dc in next stitch] around. (60 sts)
- Rounds 7–9: Increase twelve stitches per round, spacing increases evenly. End Round 9 with 96 stitches.
- Keep the circle flat and move the marker at every join.
Open the Outer Lace Ring
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- Round 10: Repeat [sc in next 6 stitches, ch 5, skip 2] around to create sixteen arches.
- Round 11: Work [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in every arch.
- Round 12: Join neighboring shell groups with chain-5 arches and verify sixteen equal sections.
Add Sixteen Olive Leaf Fans
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- Join olive in any arch and work one pointed leaf fan in each of the sixteen arches.
- Round 14: Outline every leaf with slip stitch and place a chain-2 point at the center.
- Wet-block to a 15-inch circle, pinning every olive leaf point evenly.
Assembly and Shaping
Follow the project-specific assembly sequence for round flower doily placemat. Pin or mark every component before joining and keep the finished layout balanced.
Lay every component on a flat surface before joining. Match the marked centers first, then divide each remaining edge into equal sections. Work through both layers with consistent tension and pause after each section to check that the fabric lies flat. This measured approach prevents twisting and keeps decorative details facing the intended direction.
Finishing
- Weave every tail through matching stitches and reverse direction once.
- Inspect all joins, motif anchors, and border corners.
- Block to 15 inches in diameter.
- Allow the runner to dry completely before styling.
For a polished result, weave each tail through several same-color stitches, reverse direction once, and trim only after the fabric has been gently stretched. Block to the listed dimensions without flattening textured stitches. Inspect joins, borders, straps, and decorative pieces before the project is used or gifted.
Helpful Tips
- Use locking markers at every construction checkpoint.
- Record row and motif counts as you work.
- Keep joins and color changes relaxed enough to lie flat.
- Photograph the complete layout before final assembly.
Good lighting and a contrasting stitch marker make counting much easier. If a section looks uneven, compare the current count with the previous checkpoint before continuing. Fixing one missed stitch early is faster than compensating later, and it preserves the measurements used by the assembly instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use one color?
Yes. A single solid cotton keeps the texture visible and simplifies finishing.
Why is the placemat ruffling?
Too many increases or loose chain arches cause ruffling; verify each round count and block firmly.
Can I make matching coasters?
Stop after Round 6 and finish with one olive single-crochet round.
Conclusion
The finished floral round doily placemat pattern showcases joined rounds, petal clusters, openwork arches, leaf-fan border in a construction that matches the project from foundation through finishing.
Printable Crochet Pattern Card
Project: Floral Round Doily Placemat Pattern
Skill level: Intermediate Hook: 3.25 mm Yarn: Sport
Finished size: Approximately 15 inches in diameter
Card Materials
- Approximately 360 yards raspberry-pink sport-weight cotton yarn
- Approximately 140 yards olive-green sport-weight cotton yarn
- One locking stitch marker
- Sixteen rustproof blocking pins
- 3.25 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Blocking mats and rustproof pins
Card Instructions
- Crochet the Raspberry Flower Center: Motif Round 1: With raspberry, make a magic ring and work 12 dc into it. Join. (12 sts) Round 2: Work 2 dc in each stitch around. (24 sts) Round 3: Repeat [petal cluster in next stitch, ch 1] around. (24 positions) Rounds 4–5: Expand evenly to 48 stitches while keeping twelve raised petal groups centered.
- Build the Solid Placemat Body: Round 6: Repeat [3 dc, 2 dc in next stitch] around. (60 sts) Rounds 7–9: Increase twelve stitches per round, spacing increases evenly. End Round 9 with 96 stitches. Keep the circle flat and move the marker at every join.
- Open the Outer Lace Ring: Round 10: Repeat [sc in next 6 stitches, ch 5, skip 2] around to create sixteen arches. Round 11: Work [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in every arch. Round 12: Join neighboring shell groups with chain-5 arches and verify sixteen equal sections.
- Add Sixteen Olive Leaf Fans: Join olive in any arch and work one pointed leaf fan in each of the sixteen arches. Round 14: Outline every leaf with slip stitch and place a chain-2 point at the center. Wet-block to a 15-inch circle, pinning every olive leaf point evenly.
Finish: Check every count, weave in all ends, block to measurement, and inspect each join.
