This flowering placemat set is a coordinated set of four round cotton placemats with pearl, blush, dusty-blue, and lilac color bands, sixteen dimensional flower scallops around each edge, and four matching buttoned flower napkin rings. The construction is designed specifically for the named project rather than adapted from a generic template.
Each of four placemats begins with twelve half double crochets and expands through thirteen joined rounds to a firm 14-inch circle. The four colors rotate in a different order on each mat, sixteen flower scallops finish every edge, and matching short buttoned bands become napkin rings.
Why You’ll Love This Project
The joined rounds, color bands, flower scallops, napkin ring assembly create a distinct placemat set with clear checkpoints, practical structure, and strong handmade texture.
Materials
- Approximately 420 yards pearl worsted-weight cotton yarn
- Approximately 220 yards blush cotton yarn
- Approximately 220 yards dusty-blue cotton yarn
- Approximately 220 yards lilac cotton yarn
- Eight small washable wooden buttons
- Four locking stitch markers
- 4 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 1–5 measure approximately 6 inches across in half double crochet; 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: Color-band join: complete the final yarn-over with the next color. Flower scallop: work [sl st, 3 dc, picot, 3 dc, sl st] in one marked space. Napkin-ring flower: five small petal clusters around a magic ring.
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 First Round Placemat
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- Motif Round 1: With pearl, make a magic ring and work 12 hdc into it. Join. (12 sts)
- Round 2: Work 2 hdc in each stitch around. (24 sts)
- Rounds 3–10: Increase 12 stitches per round by adding one more hdc between increases on each successive round.
- Rotate pearl, blush, dusty blue, and lilac in two-round color bands; end Round 10 with 120 stitches.
Add the Flowering Edge
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- Round 11: Work [sc in next 6 stitches, ch 3, skip 1] sixteen times, adjusting the final section evenly.
- Round 12: Work one flower scallop in every chain-3 space.
- Round 13: Slip stitch around each petal and place one picot at the center of every scallop.
- Block the placemat to 14 inches, pinning all sixteen flowers.
Make a Coordinated Set of Four
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- Repeat the thirteen rounds three more times for four placemats total.
- Begin Placemat 2 with blush, Placemat 3 with dusty blue, and Placemat 4 with lilac, rotating the remaining bands in the same order.
- Use pearl for the final slip-stitch outline on all four pieces so the set feels coordinated.
Crochet Four Flower Napkin Rings
Count carefully and compare the work with the finished measurements.
- For each band, ch 19, hdc in the second chain and across for three rows, then make a chain-4 button loop at one end.
- Sew one small wooden button at the opposite end.
- Make one five-petal flower in the placemat’s starting color and sew it over the button end; repeat for four rings.
- Block all pieces, check every button, and trim tails only when completely dry.
Assembly and Shaping
Follow the project-specific assembly sequence for four piece flowering placemat set. 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 four placemats approximately 14 inches in diameter plus four matching napkin rings.
- 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 all four placemats match exactly?
Yes. Use the same band order on every mat while keeping the pearl outline consistent.
Can I omit the napkin rings?
Yes. The placemats form a complete set on their own.
How do I keep each circle flat?
Count every round, space twelve increases evenly, and block each placemat to the same diameter.
Conclusion
The finished flowering placemat set showcases joined rounds, color bands, flower scallops, napkin ring assembly in a construction that matches the project from foundation through finishing.
Printable Crochet Pattern Card
Project: Flowering Placemat Set
Skill level: Easy Intermediate Hook: 4 mm Yarn: Worsted
Finished size: Four placemats approximately 14 inches in diameter plus four matching napkin rings
Card Materials
- Approximately 420 yards pearl worsted-weight cotton yarn
- Approximately 220 yards blush cotton yarn
- Approximately 220 yards dusty-blue cotton yarn
- Approximately 220 yards lilac cotton yarn
- Eight small washable wooden buttons
- Four locking stitch markers
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Blocking mats and rustproof pins
Card Instructions
- Crochet the First Round Placemat: Motif Round 1: With pearl, make a magic ring and work 12 hdc into it. Join. (12 sts) Round 2: Work 2 hdc in each stitch around. (24 sts) Rounds 3–10: Increase 12 stitches per round by adding one more hdc between increases on each successive round. Rotate pearl, blush, dusty blue, and lilac in two-round color bands; end Round 10 with 120 stit
- Add the Flowering Edge: Round 11: Work [sc in next 6 stitches, ch 3, skip 1] sixteen times, adjusting the final section evenly. Round 12: Work one flower scallop in every chain-3 space. Round 13: Slip stitch around each petal and place one picot at the center of every scallop. Block the placemat to 14 inches, pinning all sixteen flowers.
- Make a Coordinated Set of Four: Repeat the thirteen rounds three more times for four placemats total. Begin Placemat 2 with blush, Placemat 3 with dusty blue, and Placemat 4 with lilac, rotating the remaining bands in the same order. Use pearl for the final slip-stitch outline on all four pieces so the set feels coordinated.
- Crochet Four Flower Napkin Rings: For each band, ch 19, hdc in the second chain and across for three rows, then make a chain-4 button loop at one end. Sew one small wooden button at the opposite end. Make one five-petal flower in the placemat’s starting color and sew it over the button end; repeat for four rings. Block all pieces, check every button, and trim tails only when completely dry.
Finish: Check every count, weave in all ends, block to measurement, and inspect each join.
