Mandala Placemat by Knitting with Chopsticks

Mandala Placemat

Crochet
December 2018
Sport (12 wpi) ?
3.0 mm
219 - 273 yards (200 - 250 m)
37 cm diameter
UK
English
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The Manadala crochet placemat pattern may look intricate, but it’s actually a fun beginner pattern using only basic stitches. This printable PDF will show you how to make your own using anywhere from one to 26 different colors.

Add some color to your home decor with this fun crochet placemat pattern. The delicate open stitchwork will instantly dress up any table and impress your guests, especially when they find out you made them yourself. These placemats also make a wonderful wedding or housewarming gift.

PATTERN DETAILS
• 37 diameter (tested as the ideal placemat diameter)
• Advanced beginner
• Elegant, open stitches
• Worked in the round
• Use 1 to 26 colors
• Techniques used / Special stitches: magic circle and puff stitch.
• UK crochet notations
• Illustrated step-by-step photos

MATERIALS
• 3 mm / US 3 crochet hook
• Sport weight yarn (Schachenmayer Catania Original or equivalent):
- 2 50g skeins total (approx 250m) per placemat
- 1 to 26 colors. 10 colors depicted.
• Tapestry needle
• T-pins for blocking