Bright and refreshing, the Citrus Mix Placemat features cheerful crochet motifs of grapefruit, orange, lemon, and lime slices accented with small green leaves, all joined with delicate Irish mesh. This motif-based design brings a fresh, summery look to your table while showcasing classic lace techniques.

The pattern includes a photo tutorial, written instructions and a video tutorial for the first few rounds of citrus slice motif and for the joining.

Construction: Individual citrus slice and leaf motifs are worked separately and joined with Irish crochet mesh. Alternatively, the motifs can be joined with the mattress stitch for a simpler finish.

Skill level: Advanced.

Size: 33 x 54 cm / 13 x 21.25”. The actual size will depend on yarn weight, hook, gauge and composition.

Yarn:

• Scheepjes Catona, fine weight #2 yarn (100% cotton, 125 m (137 yds)/50 g (1.8 oz)) for motifs.
• Scheepjes Maxi Sugar Rush, size 10 crochet thread, (100% mercerised cotton, 280 m (306 yds)/50 g (1.8 oz)) for joining.

Crochet Hooks:

• 3 mm (US Size D/3) crochet hook for motifs
• 1.25 mm crochet hook for joining

Notions: stitch marker, yarn needle, ball point pins, thick blocking mat at least 50 x 40 cm / 20” x 16” (or several thinner blocking mats of the same size layered for thickness).

Gauge: 10 rounds in pattern with 3 mm (US Size D/3) crochet hook = 10 cm / 4”.

Techniques used: basic crochet stitches, front post stitches, working in a back loop only, Irish mesh.