Crochet Shells & Swirls Doily Placemat
The Crochet Shells & Swirls Doily Placemat is a charming addition to any dining table, perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your meals. With its intricate patterns of shells and swirls, this handmade placemat brings a delightful and cozy feel to your home decor. Created with care and attention to detail, it not only protects your table but also adds a unique and personal touch to your dining experience. Whether used for everyday meals or special occasions, the Crochet Shells & Swirls Doily Placemat is sure to impress your guests and make every meal feel extra special.
Written Pattern:
Size: The doily measures approx. 35 cm (13.8 inches) in diameter.
Skill Level: Easy (advanced beginner)
Materials Used:
- Sport weight yarn, size 2 — fine. I used Nako Fiore 25% linen, 35% cotton, 40% bamboo viscose yarn. 55 grams (165 meters approx.) of yarn needed for this pattern.
- 3mm crochet hook.
- Yarn needle or Latch hook for weaving in ends. Or, you can use a crochet hook.
Abbreviations (US terms):
- sk — skip
- sp./sps. — space / spaces
- st./sts — stitch / stitches
- ch — chain
- sl st. — slip stitch
- sc — single crochet
- dc — double crochet
- trc — treble crochet
- ( )* — repeat instructions between the brackets the number of times indicated.
Instructions:
Note that the doily might curl up at some points of making it. Don't worry, it will flatten back down when further rounds are done!
Start with ch5, sl st. in first ch to form a ring. Or, you can make a magic (adjustable) loop.
Round 1: ch4 (counts as 1dc + ch1),
(1dc, ch1)* repeat 11 times in ring.
Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch4.
(12dc sts; 12 ch1 sps.)
Round 2: sl st. in next ch1 sp., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in same ch1 sp., ch2,
(sk next st., 2dc in next ch1 sp., ch2)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.
(24dc sts; 12 ch2 sps.)
Round 3: sl st. in next st., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2,
(sk next st., 1dc in next st., 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.
(36dc sts; 12 ch2 sps.)
Round 4: sl st. in next st., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in next st., 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2,
(sk next st., 1dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.
(48dc sts; 12 ch2 sps.)
Round 5: sl st. in next st., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2,
(sk next st., 1dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.
(60dc sts; 12 ch2 sps.)
Round 6: sl st. in next st., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2,
(sk next st., 1dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.
(72dc sts; 12 ch2 sps.)
Round 7: sl st. in next st., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2,
(sk next st., 1dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.
(84dc sts; 12 ch2 sps.)
Round 8: sl st. in next st., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2,
(sk next st., 1dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.
(96dc sts; 12 ch2 sps.)
Round 9: sl st. in next st., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in next 6 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2,
(sk next st., 1dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.
(108dc sts; 12 ch2 sps.)
Round 10: sl st. in next st., ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in next 7 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2,
(sk next st., 1dc in next 8 sts, 2dc in next ch2 sp., ch2)* repeat 11 times around.
Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.
(120dc sts; 12 ch2 sps.)
Round 11: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same st.,
1sc in each st, 2sc in each ch2 sp. around.
Join with a sl st. in first sc st. at the beginning of the round.
(144sc sts)
Round 12: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same st., sk next 2 sts, (3dc, ch1, 3dc) in next st.,
(sk next 2 sts, 1sc in next st., sk next 2 sts, (3dc, ch1, 3dc) in next st.)* repeat 23 times around.
Join with a sl st. in first sc st. at the beginning of round.
Round 13: ch6 (counts as 1dc + ch3), 1dc in same st., ch3, sk next 3 sts, 1sc in next ch1 sp., ch3,
(sk next 3 sts, (1dc, ch3, 1dc) in next st., ch3, sk next 3 sts, 1sc in next ch1 sp., ch3)* repeat 23 times around.
Join with sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch6.
Round 14: sl st. in next ch3 sp., ch3 (counts as 1dc), (3dc, ch1, 4dc) in same ch3 sp., sk next st., 1sc in next ch3 sp., ch3, sk next st., 1sc in next ch3 sp.,
(sk next st., (4dc, ch1, 4dc) in next ch3 sp., sk next st.,1sc in next ch3 sp., ch3, sk next st., 1sc in next ch3 sp.)* repeat 23 times around.
Join with a sl st. in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.
Round 15: sl st. in next 3 sts, sl st. in next ch1 sp., ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same ch1 sp., ch3, sk next 5 sts, (1dc, ch3, 1dc) in next ch3 sp., ch3,
(sk next 5 sts, 1sc in next ch1 sp., ch3, sk next 5 sts, (1dc, ch3, 1dc) in next ch3 sp., ch3)* repeat 23 times around.
Join with a sl st. in first sc st. at the beginning of round.
Round 16: ch1 (doesn't count as a st.), 1sc in same st., sk next ch3, sk next st., 10trc in next ch3 sp.,
(sk next st., sk next ch3, 1sc in next st., sk next ch3, sk next st., 10trc in next ch3 sp.)* repeat 23 times around.
Join with a sl st. in first sc st. at the beginning of round, ch1.
Fasten off, weave in all ends.
