Crochet Placemats: 7 Free Designs to Try

This is a curated roundup of seven free crochet placemat designs from their original designers and publishers. KnotToYarn did not design or test these projects. Use the direct links for complete instructions, current materials, gauge, and access terms.

1. Classic Granny Square Circle Placemat

Designer: Jessica of Jess Crafting

This is the circular option in the collection. The original project uses a granny-square-inspired construction in thread or lace yarn, making it a useful choice when you want a finer, decorative placemat rather than a thick rectangular table setting.

Open the original Classic Granny Square Circle Placemat pattern at Jess Crafting

2. Secret Garden Round Placemat

Designer: Kirsten Holloway
Listed level: Easy / intermediate

The Secret Garden Round Placemat has floral scalloped rounds and is offered in 7.5-, 12-, and 16.25-inch sizes. Choose it if you want a coordinated set with several diameter options from one original source.

Open the original Secret Garden Round Placemat pattern at Kirsten Holloway

3. Reversible Rainbow Placemats

Designer: Gemma Williams of Concrete Gems
Listed level: Advanced beginner

This is the only explicitly reversible pattern in this roundup. It uses overlay mosaic crochet and an envelope border, so it is a better fit for a maker who wants a two-sided finish and is ready to follow a more involved colorwork construction. The source currently uses a free account or email access flow.

Open the original Reversible Rainbow Placemats pattern at Concrete Gems

4. Diamond Shells Lace Placemat

Designer: Krissy of Krissy’s Over the Mountain Crochet
Listed level: Beginner

The Diamond Shells Lace Placemat is a cotton project listed at 18 by 11 inches. It is a good option for a rectangular placemat with an openwork surface and an accessible skill level. The free blog version is available from the designer; the source also offers a paid PDF with charts and extension information.

Open the original Diamond Shells Lace Placemat pattern at Krissy’s Over the Mountain Crochet

5. Spring Gingham Crochet Placemats

Designer: RaeLynn of Itchin’ for Some Stitchin’
Listed level: Intermediate

This placemat uses three cotton colors to create a gingham effect. The source lists a finished size of 19.25 by 13.5 inches. Choose it when the color pattern is the central design feature and you are comfortable managing multiple yarn colors.

Open the original Spring Gingham Crochet Placemats pattern at Itchin’ for Some Stitchin’

6. Bright Chevron Placemat

Designer: Tamara Kelly of Moogly

The Bright Chevron Placemat is listed at 18 by 13 inches and uses two active yarn loops. The original source includes a linked stitch video, making it a good choice if you want a chevron project and prefer a visual reference from the designer.

Open the original Bright Chevron Placemat pattern at Moogly

7. Primrose and Proper Rectangle Placemat

Designer: Kirsten Holloway
Listed level: Easy

The Primrose and Proper Rectangle Placemat offers four widths from 12 to 18 inches. Its lacy third-loop half double crochet panels make it a practical option for a maker who wants a rectangular placemat but needs flexibility in the final width.

Open the original Primrose and Proper Rectangle Placemat pattern at Kirsten Holloway

How to Choose a Placemat

• Choose a round design for a circular place setting or centerpiece base.
• Choose Reversible Rainbow only if you want a two-sided mosaic project.
• Choose Diamond Shells or Primrose and Proper for rectangular lace texture.
• Choose Spring Gingham or Bright Chevron when colorwork is the main appeal.

Use the original source to confirm yarn, hook, gauge, care, and finished size. Do not assume that a yarn substitution or a different hook will produce the same dimensions.