Ava Placemat

Ava Placemat by Aimee Lynne Designs

Project Overview

The Ava Placemat is a downloadable crochet pattern designed by Aimee Lynne Designs that brings an elegant, handmade accent to your table setting. This intermediate-level project creates a circular placemat measuring 14.5 inches in diameter, perfectly sized to accommodate plates up to 10 inches. The pattern is designed to make four matching placemats, making it ideal for creating a coordinated table setting or as gifts for multiple place settings.

What You Will Create

This pattern produces a decorative round placemat suitable for protecting your table surface while adding a handcrafted touch to your dining décor. The finished placemat works beautifully as a functional and aesthetic table accessory that can complement various interior design styles.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

The Ava Placemat utilizes several fundamental crochet stitches and techniques appropriate for an intermediate crocheter:

• Chain stitch (ch) — the foundation stitch used to begin the pattern
• Slip stitch (slst) — used for joining rounds and creating seamless transitions
• Single crochet (sc) — a basic short stitch for structure and detail
• Half double crochet (hdc) — a medium-height stitch providing balanced coverage
• Back post half double crochet (bphdc) — a textured stitch that works around the post of previous stitches to create dimensional effects
• Double crochet (dc) — a taller stitch for coverage and drape
• Treble crochet (tr) — the tallest stitch used in this pattern, creating an open, airy fabric
• Picot detail — a decorative embellishment created with a chain-2 and slip stitch combination for added visual interest

Pattern Construction and Gauge

The pattern is worked in rounds, building outward from the center to create the circular shape. The gauge is established at 4 inches by 4 inches equaling 15 treble stitches by 5 rounds, which helps ensure your finished placemat reaches the intended dimensions. The pattern uses a two-toned color approach, incorporating 2 skeins each of 2 different colors for visual contrast and design interest.

Yarn and Materials

This pattern calls for worsted weight yarn (also known as #4 weight), specifically using Yarn Bee Breathe Deep. Each placemat requires 2.5 ounces (70 grams) of yarn. For making all four placemats as designed, you will need 4 skeins total of the yarn specified, with each skein containing 3.5 ounces and 216 yards. The pattern is flexible regarding yarn choice, allowing you to substitute other worsted weight yarns in your preferred colors.

The recommended hook size is a Boye G/4.25mm crochet hook. The pattern notes that using a larger hook will create a wider placemat, giving you the flexibility to customize the finished size to your preferences or to accommodate larger plates.

Customization Options

The Ava Placemat pattern offers built-in flexibility for customization. If you prefer a larger placemat to fit bigger plates or to achieve a different aesthetic, simply use a hook size larger than the recommended G/4.25mm. This adjustment will proportionally increase the overall diameter of the finished placemat while maintaining the stitch pattern integrity.

Skill Level and Pattern Format

Rated as an intermediate project, the Ava Placemat is suitable for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are comfortable working with multiple stitch types and round-based construction. The pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF document, allowing you to print it for reference while working or keep it digitally accessible on your device.