Gratitude Table Mat

Elisa DeSena

3 months ago

Hi there, pumpkin! Yes, another pumpkin season is quickly approaching! What better way to get started with your September than by using the gorgeous hues of this spectacular season to create a lovely project! This project is perfect for you if you enjoy making your own fall decorations! Allow me to present the Gratitude Table Mat. This oval-shaped home accent will undoubtedly give your place a wonderful atmosphere. The best thing about this piece is that you can alter the pattern to represent the fruit or vegetable of your choice by changing the contrasting colors. This simply means that this mat can be made for any season!

NOTES:

Read the pattern carefully before starting.
Ch 1 and Ch 2 do NOT count as a stitch.
[ ] work instructions within brackets as many times as directed
* * repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations.
When you see a number after a stitch, it means working that stitch in the next number of stitches. For example, “DC 10” means DC into the next 10 stitches.
When you see a number before a stitch, it means to work that number of stitches in the same stitch. For example, “2DC” means place 2 DC into the same stitch.
Total stitches are indicated at the end of each round.
I recommend using a stitch marker to mark the 1^st stitch of the repeat pattern (group). Remember to move the stitch marker as you progress.
This pattern uses US crochet terms.
Gauge: 15 sts X 8 rounds = 4 inch
Skill level: intermediate
Finished measurement: approximately 17 in (length) X 14 in (height)

MATERIALS:

Clover Amour Crochet Hook H (5.0 mm)
Clover Jumbo Tapestry Needle (Bent Point)
Clover Patchwork Mini Scissors
Clover Quick Locking Stitch Markers (small)
Tape Measure (currently 40% off on our website!!!)
any worsted weight cotton yarn
- 4 Colors: MC – Ecru, CC1 – Orange, CC2 – Green, CC3 – Brown)

ABBREVIATIONS:

Ch(s): chain(s)
DC: double crochet
Rep: repeat
SC: single crochet
Sk: skip
Slst(s): slip stitch(es)
St(s): stitch(es)
RS: right side
WS: wrong side
MC: main color
CC: contrasting color
Bo (bobble stitch): Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch or space, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over pull through 2 loops, (yarn over, insert hook in same stitch or space, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops) 4 times (6 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all 6 loops on hook.
SC3tog: Single Crochet 3 Stitches Together: Insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook in the middle of bobble stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, and insert hook in the next stitch, yarn over and pull through all loops on hook.
HSlst: Half Double Crochet Slip Stitch: Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over, and pull through the stitch and the 2 loops on hook.

TABLEMAT PATTERN:

Foundation chain: With MC, ch 15.
- Round 1 (RS): DC into 3rd ch from the hook, DC 11, 6DC in the last chain. DO NOT turn, continue working on the opposite side of the foundation chain. DC 11, 5DC in the last ch, slst in the 1^st st to join. 34 sts
- Round 2: Ch 2, 2DC, DC 11, 2DC in each of the next 6 sts, DC 11, 2DC in each of the next 5 sts, slst in the 1^st st to join. 46 sts
- Round 3: Ch 2, 2DC, DC 12, rep [2DC, DC] six times, DC 11, rep [2DC, DC] five times, slst in the 1^st st to join. 58 sts
- Round 4: Ch 2, 2DC, DC 13, rep [2DC, DC 2] six times, DC 11, rep [2DC, DC 2] five times, slst in the 1^st st to join. 70 sts
- Round 5: Ch 2, 2DC, DC 14, rep [2DC, DC 3] six times, DC 11, rep [2DC, DC 3] five times, slst in the 1st st to join. 82 sts
- Round 6: Ch 2, 2DC, DC 15, rep [2DC, DC 4] six times, DC 11, rep [2DC, DC 4] five times, slst in the 1st st to join. 94 sts
- Round 7: Ch 2, 2DC, DC 16, rep [2DC, DC 5] six times, DC 11, rep [2DC, DC 5] five times, slst in the 1^st st to join. 106 sts
- Round 8: Ch 2, 2DC, DC 17, rep [2DC, DC 6] six times, DC 11, rep [2DC, DC 6] five times, slst in the 1^st st to join. 118 sts
- Round 9: Ch 2, 2DC, DC 18, rep [2DC, DC 7] six times, DC 11, rep [2DC, DC 7] five times, slst in the 1^st st to join. 130 sts
- Round 10: Ch 2, 2DC, DC 19, rep [2DC, DC 8] six times, DC 11, rep [2DC, DC 8] five times, slst in the 1^st st to join. 142 sts
- Round 11: Ch 2, 2DC, DC 20, rep [2DC, DC 9] six times, DC 11, rep [2DC, DC 9] five times, slst in the 1^st st to join. 154 sts

- - Note: If you want your mat to get longer and wider, increase the number of rounds you crochet (continue with the sequence pattern for each round.) Just remember that like circles you add one additional DC between the 2DC for each round.
- Round 12: Ch 1, *SC, ch 2, sk 1 st*; rep from * to * around, slst in the 1^st st to join. Fasten off.
With WS facing out, attach CC1 in the 1^st st.
- Round 13 (WS): Ch 1, *SC, Bo in the ch-2-sp*; rep from * to * around, slst in the 1st st to join. Fasten off. 166 sts
With RS facing out, attach CC2 in the 1^st st.
- Round 14 (RS): Ch 1, *SC3tog, ch 1*; rep from * to * around, slst in the 1st st to join. Fasten off. 166 sts

- - Note: Ch 1 in between stitches counts as a stitch.
Attach CC3 in the 1^st st.
- Round 15 (RS): Ch 2, 2DC, DC 21, rep [2DC, DC 10] six times, DC 11, rep [2DC, DC 10] five times, slst in the 1^st st to join. 166 sts
- Round 16: Ch 1, HSlst in each st around, slst in the 1st st to join. 166 sts

Fasten off and weave in all ends. You are all done!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions regarding this pattern. I would love to see your Gratitude Table Mat version! Please tag me @stringsandcuddles and use these hashtags to share: #stringsandcuddles, #stringsandcuddlesdesigns, #gratitudetablemat

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