This stunning crochet lace placemat is a stunning sage-green round lace placemat with a sixteen-section radial center, two airy diamond-lattice rings, and broad fan scallops around the edge. The construction is designed specifically for the named project rather than adapted from a generic template.
Sixteen double crochets establish the center and remain the basis of sixteen radial sections. Solid fans widen the center, two diamond-lattice rings create lightness, and sixteen seven-stitch fans form a scalloped lace edge.
Why You’ll Love This Project
The joined rounds, radial lace, chain arches, fan scallops create a distinct placemat with clear checkpoints, practical structure, and strong handmade texture.
Materials
- Approximately 420 yards sage-green sport-weight mercerized cotton yarn
- One locking stitch marker
- Thirty-two rustproof blocking pins
- A spray bottle for blocking
- 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 1–7 measure approximately 8 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: Radial fan: work [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in one marked space. Diamond lattice: chain 5 and single crochet in the next arch. Edge fan: work seven double crochets in one chain space.
Before You Begin
- Maintain the stated 16-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
Establish Sixteen Sage Sections
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- Motif Round 1: Make a magic ring and work 16 dc into it. Join. (16 sts)
- Round 2: Work [dc, ch 1] twice in each stitch. (32 dc and 32 spaces)
- Rounds 3–5: Increase within sixteen marked radial sections, keeping each section visually centered.
Shape the Radial Lace Center
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- Round 6: Work one radial fan in every second marked space and chain 2 between fans.
- Round 7: Expand each fan to [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] while maintaining sixteen equal sections.
- Round 8: Single crochet in fan centers and chain 5 between them. (16 arches)
Build Two Diamond-Lattice Rings
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- Rounds 9–11: Work staggered chain-5 arches, anchoring each new arch at the midpoint of the arch below.
- Round 12: Work [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in each outer arch.
- Round 13: Chain 3 between fan centers to prepare sixteen evenly spaced edge fans.
Finish with Broad Fan Scallops
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- Round 14: Work seven double crochets in each marked chain space and slip stitch between fans.
- Round 15: Outline each fan with single crochet and add a chain-3 picot above its center stitch.
- Block to 15 inches, pinning every fan center and every lattice point.
Assembly and Shaping
Follow the project-specific assembly sequence for round sage lace 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 crochet thread?
Yes, but use a smaller hook and add complete lattice rings to reach placemat size.
Why does the lace look uneven?
Block all sixteen sections to matching radial lines and pin every outer fan.
Can this become a doily?
Yes. The same pattern works decoratively when made in finer cotton.
Conclusion
The finished stunning crochet lace placemat showcases joined rounds, radial lace, chain arches, fan scallops in a construction that matches the project from foundation through finishing.
Printable Crochet Pattern Card
Project: Stunning Crochet Lace Placemat
Skill level: Intermediate Hook: 3.25 mm Yarn: Sport
Finished size: Approximately 15 inches in diameter
Card Materials
- Approximately 420 yards sage-green sport-weight mercerized cotton yarn
- One locking stitch marker
- Thirty-two rustproof blocking pins
- A spray bottle for blocking
- 3.25 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Blocking mats and rustproof pins
Card Instructions
- Establish Sixteen Sage Sections: Motif Round 1: Make a magic ring and work 16 dc into it. Join. (16 sts) Round 2: Work [dc, ch 1] twice in each stitch. (32 dc and 32 spaces) Rounds 3–5: Increase within sixteen marked radial sections, keeping each section visually centered.
- Shape the Radial Lace Center: Round 6: Work one radial fan in every second marked space and chain 2 between fans. Round 7: Expand each fan to [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] while maintaining sixteen equal sections. Round 8: Single crochet in fan centers and chain 5 between them. (16 arches)
- Build Two Diamond-Lattice Rings: Rounds 9–11: Work staggered chain-5 arches, anchoring each new arch at the midpoint of the arch below. Round 12: Work [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in each outer arch. Round 13: Chain 3 between fan centers to prepare sixteen evenly spaced edge fans.
- Finish with Broad Fan Scallops: Round 14: Work seven double crochets in each marked chain space and slip stitch between fans. Round 15: Outline each fan with single crochet and add a chain-3 picot above its center stitch. Block to 15 inches, pinning every fan center and every lattice point.
Finish: Check every count, weave in all ends, block to measurement, and inspect each join.
