Beautiful Round Placemat – Free Crochet Pattern

Round Crochet Placemat

Round placemats are a delightful addition to any table setting, bringing both functionality and aesthetic appeal. These circular mats not only serve to protect the table surface from heat, spills, and scratches but also contribute to the overall visual charm of the dining experience.

Their shape also encourages creative table arrangements. Unlike rectangular mats that may dictate a specific layout, round placemats offer more fluidity in table settings. Additionally, they complement round plates and dishes perfectly, enhancing the overall symmetry and balance of the table arrangement.

After designing a rectangular crochet placemat pattern (pictured above), I wanted to create a round placemat crochet pattern and I’m excited to share this design with you!

Made in continuous rounds and with a variety of crochet stitches, this table mat is perfect for everyday use at any time of the year or to bring out on special occasions such as during the holiday season. Crochet placemats are fun projects and make great gifts for family members and friends.

While they are a great way to add a touch of personality to your dining room, these crocheted placemats aren’t restricted to the dinner table. They can also be used as decorative accents on side tables, coffee tables, or even as decorative doilies beneath vases or centerpieces.

You can use any size 4 (medium) yarn (also known as worsted weight yarn) to create these circular placemats. You can make a set in one solid color or use a mix of different colors. It’s a surprisingly quick project and a simple crochet round placemat pattern that makes a mat that’s a perfect circle.

This crochet round placemat pattern creates a circular placemat with a diameter of approximately 14″ (meaning they measure 14″ across). The average size of round placemats is a diameter of 13″ – 15.”

Take your dining table to the next level with these homemade round placemats and then make this beautiful crochet table runner (pictured above) for a magazine-worthy look!

These round crochet placemats are a delightful fusion of artistry and functionality, offering a handmade touch to the dining experience while adding warmth and character to the table setting. Their versatility and customizable nature make them a favorite among crafters and are a perfect way to add a personal touch to their home decor.

Use the Table of Contents below to jump to any section of the pattern or keep scrolling down to view all the details, the video tutorial and the written instructions.

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Pattern Details (Size, Yarn, Hook & Notes) 

Skill Level

Easy to Intermediate

Size

The pattern creates a round placemat with a diameter of approx. 14”.

Materials

Yarn: Any size 4 (medium) yarn. You will need approx. 150 yds for each placemat. 

I used Impeccable yarn by Loops & Threads in the colors “Green Lagoon,” “Misty Blue” and “Plum.” This yarn is size 4 (medium) and 100% acrylic. A skein is 285 yds / 260 m and 4.5 oz / 127.5 g. I used just over half a skein for each placemat. 

Crochet Hook Size: H/8 (5.00 mm).

Other Materials: Yarn needle, scissors and a measuring tape. 

Terminology

This pattern is written for right-handed crochet using standard US terminology. If you’re more familiar with UK terms, here’s my US to UK Conversion Chart. 

Abbreviations

• ch/chs = chain/chains
• st/sts = stitch/stitches
• sp/sps = space/spaces
• YO = yarn over
• sl st = slip stitch 
• ch-2 sp = chain two space
• dc = double crochet
• dc2tog = double crochet two together
• tr2tog = triple/treble crochet two together
• tr3tog = triple/treble crochet three together

Gauge

Exact sizing is not important. For reference, after Round 3, work should measure 5” across.

Stitch Explanations

This pattern includes dc2tog, tr2tog and tr3tog stitches. In this pattern, these stitches are always made in the same stitch or space (they are not made as decreases). If these stitches are new to you, here’s how to make them:

Double Crochet Two Together (dc2tog)

YO. Insert your hook into the designated sp. YO and pull through a loop (3 loops on your hook). YO and pull the yarn through 2 loops on your hook (2 loops on your hook). YO and insert your hook into the same sp. YO and pull through a loop (4 loops on your hook). YO and pull the yarn through 2 loops on your hook (3 loops on your hook). YO and pull the yarn through the 3 loops on your hook. This completed dc2tog counts as 1 st.

Triple/Treble Crochet Two Together (tr2tog)

YO twice. Insert your hook into the designated st or sp. YO and pull through a loop (4 loops on your hook). YO and pull the yarn through 2 loops on your hook (3 loops on your hook). YO and pull the yarn through 2 loops on your hook (2 loops on your hook). YO twice and insert your hook into the same st or sp. YO and pull through a loop (5 loops on your hook). YO and pull the yarn through 2 loops on your hook (4 loops on your hook). YO and pull the yarn through 2 loops on your hook (3 loops on your hook). YO and pull the yarn through the 3 loops on your hook. This completed tr2tog counts as 1 st. 

Triple/Treble Crochet Three Together (tr3tog)

YO twice. Insert your hook into the designated st or sp. YO and pull through a loop (4 loops on your hook). YO and pull the yarn through 2 loops on your hook (3 loops on your hook). YO and pull the yarn through 2 loops on your hook (2 loops on your hook). YO twice and insert your hook into the same st or sp. YO and pull through a loop (5 loops on your hook). YO and pull the yarn through 2 loops on your hook (4 loops on your hook). YO and pull the yarn through 2 loops on your hook (3 loops on your hook). YO twice and insert your hook into the same st or sp. YO and pull through a loop (6 loops on your hook). YO and pull the yarn through 2 loops on your hook (5 loops on your hook). YO and pull the yarn through 2 loops on your hook (4 loops on your hook). YO and pull the yarn through the 4 loops on your hook. This completed tr3tog counts as 1 st. 

Pattern Notes

• The pattern is made in the round. Never turn at the start/end of a round.
• Chains never count as stitches. 
• When making a dc2tog, tr2tog, tr3tog, always make it in the same stitch or space (they are not decreases in this pattern). 
• When there are instructions in brackets, it means to make all the stitches in the same stitch or space. For example: “In the same (the first) sp, (dc, ch 2, dc2tog)” means that in the same (the first) space: (double crochet, chain 2 and double crochet two together), all in the same space. 
• It’s okay for your work to curl as you make it. After you finish the pattern, the only part that should curl is the final round, which creates a slight lip.

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Video Tutorial

Watch the step-by-step video tutorial below or keep scrolling down for the written instructions.

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How to Crochet the Round Placemat (Pattern Instructions)

Start: Make a Magic Circle.

Round 1: Ch 1. Make 12 dc into the Magic Circle. (12 sts. Reminder: chains never count as sts). Pull the Magic Circle tight to close. Sl st into the top of the first dc to join. 

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Round 2: Ch 3. Reminder: never turn. 

In the first st (the st attached to the chs), tr2tog. 

*Ch 2. In the next st, tr3tog.* 

Repeat from * to * around. (12 sts). 

Ch 2. Sl st into the top of the first tr2tog to join.

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Round 3: Sl st into the first ch-2 sp. Ch 2. 

In the same (the first) ch-2 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc2tog). 

*Ch 2. In the next ch-2 sp, (dc2tog, ch 2, dc2tog).* 

Repeat from * to * around. (24 sts). 

Ch 2. Sl st into the top of the first dc to join.

After Round 3, work should measure 5” across. Exact sizing is not important. 

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Round 4: Sl st into the first ch-2 sp. Ch 3. 

In the same (the first) ch-2 sp, tr2tog. 

*Ch 2. In the next ch-2 sp, tr3tog.* 

Repeat from * to * around. (24 sts). 

Ch 2. Sl st into the top of the first tr2tog to join.

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Round 5: Sl st into the first ch-2 sp. Ch 2. 

In the same (the first) ch-2 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc2tog). 

Ch 2. In the next ch-2 sp, dc2tog. 

*Ch 2. In the next ch-2 sp, (dc2tog, ch 2, dc2tog).

Ch 2. In the next ch-2 sp, dc2tog.* 

Repeat from * to * around. (36 sts). 

Ch 2. Sl st into the top of the first dc to join.

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Round 6: Sl st into the first ch-2 sp. Ch 3. 

In the same (the first) ch-2 sp, tr2tog. 

*Ch 2. In the next ch-2 sp, tr3tog.* 

Repeat from * to * around. (36 sts). 

Ch 2. Sl st into the top of the first tr2tog to join.

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Round 7: Sl st into the first ch-2 sp. Ch 2.

In the same (the first) ch-2 sp, (dc, ch 2, dc2tog). 

Ch 2. In the next ch-2 sp, dc2tog. 

Ch 2. In the next ch-2 sp, dc2tog. 

*Ch 2. In the next ch-2 sp, (dc2tog, ch 2, dc2tog).

Ch 2. In the next ch-2 sp, dc2tog.

Ch 2. In the next ch-2 sp, dc2tog.* 

Repeat from * to * around. (48 sts). 

Ch 2. Sl st into the top of the first dc to join.

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Round 8: Sl st into the first ch-2 sp. Ch 3. 

In the same (the first) ch-2 sp, tr2tog. 

*Ch 2. In the next ch-2 sp, tr3tog.* 

Repeat from * to * around. (48 sts). 

Ch 2. Sl st into the top of the first tr2tog to join.

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Round 9: Sl st into the first ch-2 sp. Ch 1. 

In the same (first) ch-2 sp, make 3 dc in the same sp. Sl st into the same sp. 

*In the next ch-2 sp, make 3 dc in the same sp. Sl st into the same sp.*

Repeat from * to * around. (48 x 3 dc sts = 144 dc sts). 

Sl st into the top of the first dc to join.

Fasten off and weave in all loose ends. 

And now you have a new round placemat! 

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