Crochet Table Mat

Crochet table mats are a cute and practical way to add a touch of warmth to your home decor! They come in all sorts of colors and patterns, making them versatile for any style or season. Whether you're sipping a morning cup of coffee or hosting a dinner party, a charming crochet table mat can instantly elevate your table setting. Plus, they make wonderful handmade gifts for loved ones, adding a personal touch to any occasion. So, why not brighten up your dining area with a lovely crochet table mat and bring a cozy vibe to your home?

Materials and Preparation:

To create this beautiful crochet table mat, you’ll need the following materials:

Yarn: 100% cotton yarn (Nature Cotton Yarn is used in the tutorial)

Colors: Beige and Dark Red

Hook Size: 2.5 mm crochet hook

Additional Tools: Scissors, tapestry needle (for weaving ends)

Yarn Weight: Medium or DK weight yarn

Optional: Gauge swatch is not necessary for this project, but it's a good habit if you’d like to check your tension.

Abbreviations and Notes:

Before starting the pattern, familiarize yourself with these abbreviations:

• CH: Chain
• DC: Double Crochet
• SC: Single Crochet
• SL ST: Slip Stitch
• SP: Space

Important Notes:

• This pattern grows with each row, so pay close attention to increases.
• Each row increases by an extra DC in every set, making the mat expand evenly.
• Color changes for alternating rows add texture and detail.
• Keep a loose tension to avoid puckering or distortion.

Gauge, Approximate Size, and Pattern Notes:

Gauge: Not critical for this project but follow tutorial tension for best results.

Finished Dimensions: Approximately 11 inches in diameter after completing all rows.

Pattern Notes:

This mat uses «V-stitch» and «fan stitch» techniques for decorative effect.

Each row builds from the foundation chain outwards in a circular format.

Step-by-Step Pattern:

Foundation Base (Row 1):

Using beige yarn, begin with a slip knot.

Work 7 CH.

Join the last chain to the first using a SL ST to form a ring.

CH 4 (counts as first DC and CH-1 SP), then create a DC in the ring.

CH 1, then work another DC into the ring. Repeat until the ring has 12 DC (including the CH-4).

Close the round with a SL ST into the third chain to complete the row.

Row 2:

CH 2 (counts as the first DC).

In the same space, work another DC to start the increase.

CH 1, then work 2 DC into the next DC top (skip the chain spaces from the previous row).

Repeat the pattern—CH 1, 2 DC into each DC top—until the end.

Complete the row with SL ST into the second chain.

Row 3:

CH 2, work 1 DC into the next DC top.

Work 2 DC into the following DC top (increase).

Repeat this pattern:

CH 1

Work single DCs, followed by 2 DC increases in the last DC of each cluster.

Continue around, increasing in every cluster's last DC.

Close with SL ST into the second chain.

Row 4:

CH 2, work 1 DC in the next DC top.

Work 1 DC in the following DC top, then increase with 2 DC in the next DC.

Repeat the pattern:

CH 1,

2 individual DCs, followed by an increase (2 DC in the same stitch).

Finish the row and join with SL ST.

Continue Rows 5-8:

Follow the same formula. Each row increases by one additional DC per cluster.

For Row 5: Work clusters of 5 DCs with increases.

For Row 6: Work clusters of 6 DCs with increases, and so forth.

Creating the Decorative V-Stitches (Row 9):

Switch to Dark Red yarn with a slip knot.

Join the yarn to the top of any V-stitch with a SL ST.

CH 3 (counts as first DC), then work 4 DC into the same space (total 5 DC).

SC into the next chain-1 space.

Repeat across:

Work 5 DCs into each V-stitch

Work SC into each chain-1 space between clusters.

Finish the row and join with SL ST.

Second V-Stitch Row (Row 10):

Switch back to beige yarn with a slip knot.

Attach yarn in SC space from the previous row.

CH 5, work a DC into the same space (forms a V-stitch).

CH 1, skip to the next SC and work more V-stitches (DC, CH 2, DC) in each SC space.

Finish the row and join with SL ST.

Repeat Fan Rows (Row 11+):

Use Dark Red yarn.

Work fan stitches (5 DC in each V-stitch space) across the row.

Alternate yarn for subsequent rows (beige for next V-stitch row, red for next fan row).

Final Touches:

Complete with 2 more rows of alternating V-stitch and fan stitches to extend.

Fasten off and weave in all loose ends with a tapestry needle.

Block gently if needed to achieve the desired dimensions.