INSTRUCTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Crocheted placemats are beautiful and useful household items, and also great as decorations. What will we need? Yarn - I chose the paper yarn Raffiana Nature, it is a quality paper yarn, which is ideal for crocheted home decorations for the apartment.

MATERIALS What do we need?

• Recommended yarn: Raffiana Nature

• Natural twisted paper yarn, which can be used especially for crocheting bags, handbags, hats, and various other accessories.

• Ball: 200 g / 330 m / 100 % paper

• Crochet hook: 3.0 mm

• Sewing and embroidery needle

• Stitch marker

• Scissors

Difficulty Level: Level 1 – Easy, for beginners

US crochet terms:

SlSt – slip stitch

CH/s – chain/s

SC - single crochet

DC - double crochet

SK - skip

T - turn

ST/s - stitch(es)

REP – repeat

This pattern requires familiarity with stitches used and using invisible join when you work in closed rounds.

Special techniques:

• Back loop only (BLO) crocheting

Embrace the Texture: The unique texture of paper yarn is part of its charm. Embrace the slightly different look and feel it brings to your projects.

CROCHET ROUND PLACEMATS RUSTIC LOOK WITH RAFFIANA NATURE YARN - FOUR SIZES

INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTES

1. Remember, the first chain stitch in each row doesn't count as a stitch.
2. We'll be working in closed rows. At the end of each row, close your work with sl st in the first st and chain 3 or ch 1 to start the next row.
3. In the pattern, 3 chain stitches at the beginning of a row replace one single crochet.
4. I recommend starting with a magic ring and working in continuous rounds. Finish each round with a slip stitch into the 3rd chain stitch at the beginning of the round.
5. ( ) - the number in parentheses indicates the number of stitches in the row after completing the entire row.

Placemat size - diameter:

size 1 - big size - 35 cm

size 2 - medium size - 26 cm

size 3 - smaller size - 16 cm

size 4 - small size - 12 cm

Size may vary depending on crochet tension and yarn.

You can crochet the placemat to any size you like.

TIPS AND TRICKS

• Work Gently: Paper yarn can be less forgiving than traditional fiber yarns. Avoid pulling too hard, which can cause it to break or tear.
• Keep it Dry: Paper yarn is generally not water-resistant (unless specifically treated). Avoid getting your project wet. Store your yarn in a dry place.
• Mind Your Tension: Consistent tension is key. Because paper yarn has little to no stretch, uneven tension will be more noticeable in the finished fabric. You might need to adjust your usual tension.
• Listen to the Yarn: Paper yarn often has a unique feel and sound as you work with it. Pay attention to how it's behaving and adjust your technique accordingly.
• Consider Hook Size: You might need to experiment with hook sizes to find what works best for your chosen paper yarn and desired fabric density. A slightly larger hook than you might typically use can sometimes prevent the fabric from being too stiff.

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CROCHET ROUND PLACEMATS RUSTIC LOOK WITH RAFFIANA NATURE YARN - FOUR SIZES

Written Pattern
Hook size 3.0 mm

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• ds = double crochet
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch

Start each R with 3 ch.

• Note: ch3 at beg count as a stitch.
• Note: ch1 at beg doesn’t count as a stitch

Begin with a magic ring and work in closed rounds. Join each round with a slip stitch.

R 1: ch3 (counts as 1 dc), ch2, (dc + ch2) in the magic ring, closed round with a slip stitch in 3rd ch at beg (8 dc + 8 ch2spaces)

R 2: sl st in next st to move in ch2sp, dc3, 3dc in ch2sp, ch1 *4dc in ch2sp, ch1*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the 3rd ch at beg (8 times: 4dc groups and ch1 between them)

R 3: dc3, 1dc in next 3 st, 2dc in ch1sp *1dc next 4 st, 2dc in ch1sp *, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the 3rd ch at beg (48 dc)

R 4: ch1, 1sc BLO in each st around, join with a sl st to the 1st st at beg (48 sc)

R 5: dc3, ch2, sk 1st, *1dc in next st BLO, ch2, sk 1 st *, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the 3rd ch at beg (24x ch2spaces)

R 6: sl st in next st to move in ch2sp, dc3, 2dc in ch2sp, ch1 *3dc in next ch2sp, ch1 *, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the 3rd ch at beg (24 time 3dc groups and ch1 between them // 72 dc)

R 7: dc3, 1dc in next 2 st, 2dc in ch1sp *1dc next 3 st, 2dc in ch1sp *, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the 3rd ch at beg (120 dc)

R 8: ch1, 1sc BLO in each st around, join with a sl st to the 1st st at beg (120 sc)

R 9: dc3, ch3, sk 2 st, *1dc in next st BLO, ch3, sk 2 st *, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the 3rd ch at beg (40 times ch3sp)

R 10: sl st in next st to move in ch3sp, dc3, 2dc in ch3sp, ch1 *3dc in next ch2sp, ch1 *, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the 3rd ch at beg (40 times 3dc groups and ch1 between them)

R 11: note:

alternate 2 dc and 1 dc in ch1space

dc3, 1dc in next 2 st, 2dc in ch1sp, 1dc in next 3st, 1dc in next ch1sp *1dc next 3 st, 2dc in ch1sp, 1dc in next 3st, 1dc in next ch1sp *, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the 3rd ch at beg (180 dc)

R 12: ch1, 1sc BLO in each st around, join with a sl st to the 1st st at beg (180 sc)

R 13: dc3, ch3, sk 2 st, *1dc in next st BLO, ch3, sk 2 st *, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the 3rd ch at beg

R 14: ch1, 4sc in each ch3sp around, join with a sl st to the 1st st at beg (240 sc)

R 15: 1sl st BLO in each st around, join with an invisible join (240 sl st)

Finish off with a invisible join. Weave in the end.

SIZE 2 - MEDIUM SIZE

REPEAT THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROWS R1 - R8 SIZE 1 - LARGE SIZE

Continue crocheting:

R 9: dc3, ch4, sk 3 st, *1dc in next st BLO, ch4, sk 3 st *, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the 3rd ch at beg (30 times ch4sp)

R 10: sl st in next st to move in ch4sp, ch1, 5sc in each ch4sp around, join with a sl st to the 1st 1st at beg (150 sc)

R 11: ch1, 1sc BLO in each st around, join with an invisible join (150 sc)

Weave in the end.

SIZE 3 - SMALLER SIZE

Begin with a magic ring and work in closed rounds. Join each round with a slip stitch.

R 1: ch3 (counts as 1 dc), ch2, (dc + ch2) in the magic ring, closed round with a slip stitch in 3rd ch at beg (8 dc + 8 ch2spaces)

R 2: sl st in next st to move in ch2sp, ch3, 2dc in ch2sp, ch1 *3dc in ch2sp, ch1*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the 3rd ch at beg (8 times: 3dc groups and ch1 between them)

R 3: turn, sl st to move in ch1 sp, dc3 in ch1sp, ch2, skip 1dc, 1dc in next st (middle st), ch2, skip 1dc, *1dc in ch1sp, ch2, sk 1 st, 1dc in next st (middle st), ch2, sk 1 st*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the 3rd ch at beg (16 times ch2spaces)

R 4: sl st to move in ch2sp, ch3, 2dc in ch2sp, ch1 *3dc in next ch2sp, ch1*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the 3rd ch at beg (16 times: 3dc groups and ch2 between them)

R 5: ch3, 1dc in next 2 st, 2dc in ch2sp, *1dc in next 3 st, 2dc in next ch2sp*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the 3rd ch at beg (80 dc)

R6: ch1, 1sc BLO in each st around (80 sc), join with an invisible join.

Weave in the end.

SIZE 4 - SMALL SIZE

Begin with a magic ring and work in closed rounds. Join each round with a slip stitch.

R 1: ch3 (counts as 1 dc), ch2, (dc + ch2) in the magic ring, closed round with a slip stitch in 3rd ch at beg (8 dc + 8 ch2spaces)

R 2: sl st in next st to move in ch2sp, ch3, 2dc in ch2sp, ch1 *3dc in ch2sp, ch1*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the 3rd ch at beg (8 times: 3dc groups and ch1 between them)

R 3: turn, sl st to move in ch1 sp, dc3 in ch1sp, ch2, skip 1dc, 1dc in next st (middle st), ch2, skip 1dc, *1dc in ch1sp, ch2, sk 1 st, 1dc in next st (middle st), ch2, sk 1 st*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the 3rd ch at beg (16 times ch2spaces)

R 4: ch3, *3dc in next ch2sp, 1dc in next st*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the 3rd ch at beg (64 dc)

R 5: ch1, 1sc BLO in each st around, (64 sc) join with an invisible join

Weave in the end.

Finish off with a invisible join. Weave in the end.

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