The Grateful Star Mat is a small hexagonal tapestry crochet project, designed as a simple and approachable introduction to colourwork.

Worked in the round using just two colours, this pattern builds gradually and uses only basic stitches, making it a manageable way to try tapestry crochet for the first time. It’s also a quick project - most mats can be completed in around or under two hours.

The finished mat is both practical and decorative, working well as a coaster, plant mat, or small handmade gift.

Finished Size

Approximately 25 cm across between opposite corners of the hexagon.

Yarn

DK weight cotton yarn
Sample shown using:
Yarnsmiths Cotton DK (100% cotton, 50g / 106m per ball)

• Two colours required (MC and CC)
• Small amounts of each colour used
• One ball of each colour is enough to make at least two mats

Other DK cotton yarns can be used. You could also substitute with a lighter (4-ply) or heavier yarn to adjust the finished size.

Hook

3.5 mm crochet hook (or size appropriate for your yarn and tension)
For tapestry crochet, a slightly smaller hook than usual is recommended to help keep stitches neat and minimise colour show-through.

Techniques and Stitches Used

• Tapestry crochet (carrying yarn across stitches)
• Working in the round
• Colour changes

Stitches used:

• sc (US) / dc (UK)
• hdc (US) / htr (UK)
• dc (US) / tr (UK)
• ch, sl st
• rsc (US) / rdc (UK) - aka crab stitch

Pattern Details

• Available in both UK and US crochet terms
• Clear round-by-round instructions

Video Tutorial

A full step-by-step video tutorial is available, showing how to crochet the Grateful Star Mat from start to finish:
https://youtu.be/WYv6fjr4YYc
The video follows the pattern and is designed to be easy to crochet along with at your own pace.

Additional Notes

Cotton yarn is recommended, particularly if you plan to use the mat for hot items, as it will help protect the surface underneath.
Blocking is also recommended to help the hexagon shape sit neatly and to sharpen the corners.

Pattern Access

This is a free pattern available on my blog:
→ https://catherinecrochets.com/grateful-star-free-tapestry-crochet-mat-pattern/
If you enjoy this pattern, you may also like to explore more of my tapestry crochet designs here:
→ https://catherinecrochets.com/my-patterns/

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