A crochet placemat is one of the best “next step” projects after a dishcloth. It’s flat, it’s worked in simple rows or rounds, and you can finish one in an evening or two. Make a set of four and your table looks brand new.
This list is for beginners and confident beginners who want a useful home project. You’ll find easy rectangles, round boho mats, a plaid mat, a lemon mat, and hexagons. Every pattern below is free to read on the designer’s site.
Crochet Placemat Free Patterns
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What You’ll Need
- Worsted weight cotton yarn, like Lily Sugar ‘n Cream
- 5 mm (H) crochet hook
- 4.5 mm and 5.5 mm hooks for gauge changes
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Sharp scissors
- Measuring tape
1. Easy Placemat with Tassels
Photo: Jo / Jo to the World Creations
This simple rectangle alternates single crochet with chain-1 spaces for a soft woven look, then adds tassels along the sides. It’s about 18 x 12 inches and is made to lie flat. You can change the width by changing the starting chain, so it’s easy to fit your table.
- Designer: Jo / Jo to the World Creations
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4) acrylic or cotton
- Hook: 4.25 mm (G-6)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
2. Plaid Placemat
Photo: Nicole Riley / Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
This warm red, orange, and brown plaid mat is made mostly with double crochet, then edged with crab stitch for a rope-like border. It’s 18 x 13.5 inches. If you’ve wanted to try plaid, this is a friendly way in, and it looks great on a fall table.
- Designer: Nicole Riley / Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
- Skill level: See pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (Premier Everyday Worsted)
- Hook: 5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
3. Crochet Oval Placemat
Photo: Suzanne / Crafting Each Day
An oval mat with pretty openwork rounds made from v-stitches. It’s about 16 x 13 inches and takes around 130 yards. Make it in one color for a dressy table or two colors for a casual look. Good practice for working in the round without making a circle.
- Designer: Suzanne / Crafting Each Day
- Skill level: Advanced beginner
- Yarn: Worsted (#4), about 130 yards
- Hook: 5 mm (H-8)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
4. Cotton Hexagon Placemats
Photo: Anne / Only As Brave
Simple, solid hexagons in cream cotton with a slight vintage feel. They use only double crochet, treble crochet, chains, and slip stitches. Each mat is about 13.5 x 12 inches. The shape is a fun change from rectangles and still easy for beginners.
- Designer: Anne / Only As Brave
- Skill level: Beginner (Level 1)
- Yarn: Worsted (#4) cotton
- Hook: 4.5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
5. Easy Boho Placemats with Fringe
Photo: Grace / For The Frills
A round boho mat worked in a spiral of single crochet, with fringe around the edge. You hold two strands of yarn together, so it works up thick and fast. It comes in three sizes: coaster, bowl mat, and dinner placemat, so you can make a full matching set.
- Designer: Grace / For The Frills
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Worsted (#4) cotton held double
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
6. Springridge Crochet Place Mat
Photo: Terri Ann Ward / Lulo Stitch Co
A farmhouse-style mat in a neutral jute color. The body is moss stitch and the sides have puff stitch edging. It’s 18 x 12 inches and lies flat and light. A nice pick if you like a simple, natural table.
- Designer: Terri Ann Ward / Lulo Stitch Co
- Skill level: Advanced beginner
- Yarn: Worsted (#4) cotton, about 200 yards
- Hook: 5.5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
7. Nutmeg Nibbles Placemat
A fall mat with a feathered texture that the designer compares to falling leaves. It starts with foundation half double crochet and finishes with crab stitch. It’s about 18 x 12 inches and uses one skein of cotton per mat. There’s a video tutorial linked too.
- Designer: Ashlea / Heart Hook Home
- Skill level: Advanced beginner
- Yarn: See pattern (Yarn Bee Sugarwheel Cotton)
- Hook: 4 mm (G)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
8. Tangerine Placemat
Photo: Sandra Regev / Sandra Stitches
A small cotton mat made from a simple repeat of chains, single crochet, and double crochet. It’s 14 x 9 inches, and the designer notes the same pattern works as a coaster set. Good for a small table or a breakfast tray.
- Designer: Sandra Regev / Sandra Stitches
- Skill level: Intermediate
- Yarn: See pattern (Drops Paris cotton)
- Hook: 5 mm (H-8)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
9. Primrose & Proper Placemat
Photo: Kirsten Holloway / Kirsten Holloway Designs
An elegant, lacy rectangle made from chain spaces between stitch groups. It comes in four widths (12, 14, 16, or 18 inches), all 12 inches tall, so you can size it to your plates. The sample is ecru cotton for a classic look.
- Designer: Kirsten Holloway / Kirsten Holloway Designs
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4) cotton
- Hook: 4.5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
10. Easy Round Placemat
Photo: Susanna / Fosbas Designs
A round mat with a plain textured middle and a popcorn-and-chain edge. It takes only about 70 yards, so it’s a great scrap project. You can use one color or several. The designer says gauge doesn’t matter much here.
- Designer: Susanna / Fosbas Designs
- Skill level: Intermediate (the intro calls it beginner-friendly)
- Yarn: Worsted (#4) cotton, about 70 yards
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
11. Sagebrush Placemat & Coaster Set
Photo: Kristine / Ambassador Crochet
A two-row repeat of single and double crochet, made in sage green cotton. You get a matching coaster pattern on the same page. The mat is 11 x 14.5 inches. If you know chain, single, and double crochet, you can make this.
- Designer: Kristine / Ambassador Crochet
- Skill level: Beginner
- Yarn: Worsted (#4) cotton
- Hook: 5 mm (H-8)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
12. Lemon Farmhouse Placemat
Photo: Krissy / Krissys Over The Mountain Crochet
A cheerful white, yellow, and navy mat with fringe. The bumpy mini bean stitch gives it lots of texture, like a pile of lemons. It’s 14 x 10.5 inches. A fun summer project for a kitchen with farmhouse style.
- Designer: Krissy / Krissys Over The Mountain Crochet
- Skill level: See pattern
- Yarn: See pattern (Red Heart Super Saver)
- Hook: 5 mm (H-8)
- Price: Free
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
13. Two-Tone Cotton Placemat
Photo: Rebecca / Sweet Bee Crochet
The body is extended single crochet in one color, framed by rows of three-dc clusters in a second color. An optional edging adds a third color. It’s about 17 x 12 inches with the edging. Simple, modern, and easy to match to your dishes.
- Designer: Rebecca / Sweet Bee Crochet
- Skill level: See pattern
- Yarn: Worsted (#4) cotton
- Hook: 4 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
14. Easy Crochet Round Placemat
Photo: Nicky / Jewels and Jones
A round boho mat worked in a single crochet spiral with a rope-like reverse single crochet border. It’s a calm, simple make with a video tutorial. Use one color or two. The designer used linen yarn but says cotton works too.
- Designer: Nicky / Jewels and Jones
- Skill level: Beginner-friendly
- Yarn: Light worsted (#3)
- Hook: 4.5 mm
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
15. Crochet Round Placemat
Photo: Jessica Underwood / Stitching Together
A 16-inch round mat with a spider stitch edge that forms soft points. It’s single crochet increases most of the way, then the textured border at the end. The designer says it’s not a first project, so try it once you’re comfortable with rounds.
- Designer: Jessica Underwood / Stitching Together
- Skill level: Easy
- Yarn: Worsted (#4) cotton
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I-9)
- Price: Free written pattern + paid PDF
- Get the pattern: Get the free pattern →
Which One Should You Make?
- First placemat ever? Start with #1 or #11. Simple rows, basic stitches.
- Want it fast? #5 holds two strands together and works up quickly.
- Like round mats? Try #14 first, then #10 or #15 when you want a fancier edge.
- Hosting for the holidays? #2 (plaid) and #7 (fall leaves) look great on a fall table.
- Need a full set? #5 and #11 include coaster sizes so everything matches.
FAQ
What is the best yarn for crochet placemats?
Worsted weight 100% cotton is the top choice. It’s sturdy, washes well, handles warm plates, and doesn’t stretch out of shape. Acrylic also works and comes in more colors, but it can melt under a very hot dish. Most patterns here use about one skein per mat.
How big should a crochet placemat be?
A standard rectangle is about 18 x 12 inches. Round mats are usually 14 to 16 inches across. Measure a plate plus a little room for a fork and glass. Several patterns above, like #9, give multiple widths so you can match your table.
How do I keep my crochet placemat flat?
Keep your tension even, count your stitches every row, and don’t skip the blocking step. Wet the mat, pin it to a mat in the right shape, and let it dry fully. For round mats, extra ruffles mean too many increases, and a cupped shape means too few.
Pick one, make four, and your table is set.
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