Festivities Placemat

"The Festivities Placemat is a beautiful crochet Christmas tablemat made in Tunisian crochet for that special time of the year spent with your loved ones and friends. Let them be impressed by your fine dining served on a beautifully decorated table! The crochet Christmas placemat is worked diagonally from bottom left corner alternating white with stripes of red and green up to top right corner. To create this beautiful crochet Christmas placemat you will need to master (or already know) these stitches and techniques: Chain, Tunisian crochet technique (alternating forward and return passes), Tunisian full stitch (tfs), increase under back horizontal bar (M1, increase st), blocking."

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If you enjoyed crocheting the Festivities Placemat pattern, we have some fantastic recommendations for your next project. For those who appreciate intricate designs and enjoy a challenge, we suggest trying your hand at the Floral Dream Doily pattern. This delicate doily features beautiful floral motifs and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to any table setting.

If you're looking for a quick and easy project that still has a festive flair, consider crocheting the Jolly Jingle Coasters. These charming coasters are ideal for the holiday season and make a lovely gift for friends and family. They are also a great way to use up leftover yarn from other projects.

For those who want to create a versatile piece that can be used year-round, we recommend the Boho Chic Mandala Rug pattern. This colorful mandala rug is a fun and stylish addition to any room in your home. It's a great project for crocheters of all skill levels and can be customized to match your decor.

No matter which project you choose, we're confident that you'll enjoy the process of creating something beautiful with your crochet skills. Happy crafting!

Crochet HookE/4 or 3.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(1) Super Fine (27-32 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge18 sts x 17 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4)” over tfs stitch pattern measured diagonally (direction of work)

Finished Size44.5 cm x 34.5 cm (approx. 17.5” x 13.5”)

Materials List

• Hobbii Rainbow 8/4 (100% Cotton | fingering weight | 50 g (1.76 oz) = 170 m (186 yds)), (#02) Natural White 1 skein (A), (#64) Dark Powder Rose 1 skein (B), (#85) Dark Mint 1 skein (C)
• Tunisian crochet hook size 3.5 mm (US size E/4) with cable (at least 25.5 cm (10”)) or size to obtain the gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Laundry starch (optional)