Lavender Lemonade Placemat

Lavender Lemonade Placemat by Meggie of make with meggie

Project Overview

The Lavender Lemonade Placemat is a summery crochet table accessory designed by Meggie Oxley of make with meggie. This downloadable PDF pattern combines the elegance of floral design with playful citrus elements, creating a decorative placemat perfect for outdoor dining. The design was inspired by the designer's desire to work with sustainable materials during warm weather months, resulting in a piece that brings both style and personality to any table setting.

What is Being Made

This pattern creates a single placemat featuring a sophisticated combination of lavender flower motifs and lemon design elements. The finished piece is designed to add visual interest and a summery aesthetic to your patio or dining table while providing functional table protection.

Crochet Techniques Used

The Lavender Lemonade Placemat is constructed using the corner to corner crochet technique, a popular method for creating structured, geometric designs. This technique involves building the piece diagonally from corner to corner, allowing for precise color placement and pattern control. The pattern utilizes tiles made of 3 double crochet stitches (US) as the foundational building blocks throughout the design.

Stitches and Construction Details

• Double crochet (dc) stitches form the basis of the tile construction
• Multiple color changes are incorporated throughout the pattern to create the lavender and lemon design elements
• The corner to corner method allows for clean transitions between colored sections

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The designer worked with Paintbox Yarns Recycled Cotton for this pattern, making it an eco-conscious choice for crafters. The pattern accommodates DK and worsted weight yarns, offering flexibility in material selection. The use of recycled cotton yarn makes this placemat suitable for warm weather use and provides a sustainable option for environmentally-conscious makers.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty. While the corner to corner technique itself is approachable, the numerous color changes throughout the design require attention to detail and some experience with managing multiple yarn colors. This project is well-suited for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to tackle more complex color work.

Pattern Format and Designer Information

The Lavender Lemonade Placemat is available as a downloadable PDF pattern. This right-handed version is designed by Meggie Oxley. The pattern permits crafters to sell finished items made from the design, provided that proper pattern credit is given and linked when possible, and that original photographs of handmade work are used in product listings.