Crochet Santa Placemat

The Crochet Santa Placemat is a delightful addition to your holiday décor. With its festive design featuring jolly Santas, it brings a touch of whimsy to your dining table during the Christmas season. This charming placemat is not only practical for catching any spills or crumbs but also adds a cheerful and cozy atmosphere to your home. Crafted with love and attention to detail, this handmade piece shows off the beauty of crochet artistry. Whether used for a special dinner or as a decorative element in your home, the Crochet Santa Placemat is sure to bring smiles and warmth to all who gather around your table.

MATERIALS:

Clover Amour Crochet Hook G (4 mm)

any worsted weight yarn in colors red, white and green

Patchwork Scissors

yarn needle

hot glue gun

red pom-poms or fake holly berries (you can find these at any craft store)

NOTES:

final placemat is 12” x 10”

1 leaf is 3.5” long

TUTORIAL (PLACEMAT):

Alternate colors every 3 rows!

With red, ch 42

Row 1: 1 hdc in the third ch from the hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn.

Row 2-27: 1 hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn.

Finish off, weave in all ends.

With red, attach in any stitch along the edge and ch 1. Sc evenly all the way around the entire piece, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join with a sl st to the first sc.

TUTORIAL (HOLLY):

You are going to make 4 leaves total.

With green, ch 11

Round 1: 1 sc in the second ch from your hook, 1 sc in the next ch, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 chs, 1 dc in each of the next 2 chs, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 chs, 1 sc in the next ch. [1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc] in the last ch. Now working along the other side of the initial foundation ch, 1 sc in the next ch, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 chs, 1 dc in each of the next 2 chs, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 chs, 1 sc in each of the next 2 chs, ch 1, sl st into the first sc of the round.

Round 2: Ch 1, sk first st (same st where you joined Round 1). *1 sc in the next st, ch 3, sl st in the first ch (picot made), 1 sc in the next st, sl st in the next st*, repeat from * 2 more times. [1 sc, ch 3, sl st in the first ch, 1 sc] in the next st. Sl st in the next st, *1 sc in the next st, ch 3, sl st in the first ch (picot made), 1 sc in the next st, sl st in the next st*, repeat from * 2 more times.

Finish off. Instead of weaving in the ends, use the excess strands to sew them in place on the corners of the placemat.

Now glue on your berries.

I recommend 2-4 for each side!