Cookies for Santa Placemat!

As the festive season approaches, there’s a magical excitement in the air, and what better way to welcome the jolly old man in the red suit than with a touch of handmade charm? Imagine your home adorned with the warmth of holiday cheer, and at the center of it all, a delightful “Cookies for Santa” holiday placemat that not only adds a festive flair to your table but also serves as a cozy backdrop for those sweet treats left out for Santa on Christmas Eve. Join us as we dive into the world of crochet and discover the joy of crafting a magical placemat that not only captures the essence of Christmas but also showcases your passion for handmade treasures. So, grab a cup of cocoa, gather your crochet supplies, and let’s embark on a delightful adventure of stitching and storytelling!

MATERIALS:

• Clover Amour Crochet Hook G (4 mm)
• any worsted weight yarn in colors red, white and green
• Patchwork Scissors
• yarn needle
• hot glue gun
• red pom-poms or fake holly berries (you can find these at any craft store)

NOTES:

• final placemat is 12” x 10”
• 1 leaf is 3.5” long

TUTORIAL (PLACEMAT):

• Alternate colors every 3 rows!
• With red, ch 42
• Row 1: 1 hdc in the third ch from the hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn.
• Row 2-27: 1 hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn.
• Finish off, weave in all ends.
• With red, attach in any stitch along the edge and ch 1. Sc evenly all the way around the entire piece, placing 3 sc in each corner. Join with a sl st to the first sc.

TUTORIAL (HOLLY):

• You are going to make 4 leaves total.
• With green, ch 11
• Round 1: 1 sc in the second ch from your hook, 1 sc in the next ch, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 chs, 1 dc in each of the next 2 chs, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 chs, 1 sc in the next ch. [1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc] in the last ch. Now working along the other side of the initial foundation ch, 1 sc in the next ch, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 chs, 1 dc in each of the next 2 chs, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 chs, 1 sc in each of the next 2 chs, ch 1, sl st into the first sc of the round.
• Round 2: Ch 1, sk first st (same st where you joined Round 1). *1 sc in the next st, ch 3, sl st in the first ch (picot made), 1 sc in the next st, sl st in the next st*, repeat from * 2 more times. [1 sc, ch 3, sl st in the first ch, 1 sc] in the next st. Sl st in the next st, *1 sc in the next st, ch 3, sl st in the first ch (picot made), 1 sc in the next st, sl st in the next st*, repeat from * 2 more times.
• Finish off. Instead of weaving in the ends, use the excess strands to sew them in place on the corners of the placemat.
• Now glue on your berries.
  • I recommend 2-4 for each side!

This project is soooooo cute for decorating your dining table, you could gift it to a friend for Christmas, you could make your pet a placemat for their food bowl, or most importantly, leave it out to place cookies and milk on it for Santa! If you have any questions about this tutorial, DM me on Instagram @handsofzeal!

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