Yarny Notes

June 2025! Half the year is already over and here at Yarny Notes I am continuing to play catch up with all the events that I am a part of.

Have you been following the #globalcrochetcollaboration ? No? Let me quickly recap:) 9 crochet designers from around the world have come together to bring you 3 free crochet patterns every month! We love to give back to the community, as a thank you, for supporting us and encouraging us when we bring out our patterns !

You can check all the free patterns that have been published so far, from my blog. Check for posts titled “Global Crochet Collaboration”

This month we have had Gemma of Concretegemscrochet publish her Ocean Coral Scarf!

Starting this week , you have yours truly presenting the Garden Fresh Placemat as the free crochet pattern for week 2 of this month!

I wanted a simple pattern that gives some texture and that can be completed in a weekend! I recently laid my hands on this beautiful Summer Bloom cotton and the yarn totally guided me as to what it wanted to become!

I combined the Variegated with a solid cotton in celery green colour , also from Ganga Yarns, This yarn is called Cotton Delight! Just right for this project! No affiliation with the yarn company , just happy with the products!

The Summer Bloom yarn is slightly thinner than the Cotton Delight but it did not make a difference to this project!

If you are not in India , the alternate yarns would be Paintbox Cotton, Lion Brand 24/7 cotton to name a couple or any 4 ply / 3 ply cotton yarn.

I would normally choose 4 mm for this yarn but as I was travelling I only had 3.5mm hook with me and I decided to use that.

Let’s get to the pattern without muct further ado!

Garden Fresh Placemat

Materials Needed

Yarn : Summer Bloom by Ganga Acrowools and Cotton Delight by Ganga Acrowools (both yarns are needed) 45-50 gms each is required. Yarn comes in 100 gm balls with the yardage as follows :- Summer Bloom – 210 m/ 230 yds per 100 gms and Cotton Delight – 169 m/ 185 yds per 100 gms . I used 83 yds of MC and 105 yds of CC for one placemat.

Hook : 3.5 mm

Tape Measure

Blocking mat and Blocking pins

Yarn Needles

Gauge : 1 pattern repeat = 2″ tall by 2″ wide refer notes for the pattern repeat gauge

Finished size : 15.5″ long by 13.5″ wide after blocking

Stitches and Abbreviations:

Notes:

1: TrC is worked as follows – yo twice, insert hook in st indicated, yo pull up a loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops) 3 times.

2: When you work the Trc , you will work by inserting the hook from behind the piece and into the stitch that is three rows below.

3: Work Pattern Repeat for Gauge as follows :

The above 4 rows measure 2″ tall by 2″ wide. Gauge is not important for this project but if your gauge varies then remember your finished project will vary in size from the sample project.

4: Stitch count is given at the end of every row.

5: Chainless dc is used instead of the beginning ch3 . This is worked as follows:- ch1 , sc in the first st, sc in the side loop of the sc just made.

6: Change of colour is done on the last st of the even numbered rows as follows : work the last dc of the row until the last step, yo with the next colour and complete the stitch. Drop the first colour to the back. Do not cut the dropped yarn, pull it up behind the first st to anchor it when you turn to make the first st.

7: Each pattern repeat consists of 4 rows. Each pattern repeat starts on the right side and ends on the wrong side.

8: All even numbered rows are the wrong side.

Instructions

Set up Rows

Row 1: Using MC, ch52, 1 sc in the back bump of the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in the back bump of each of the next 50 ch. Turn – 51 sc.

Row 2: Cdc, *ch1, sk next st, dc in the next st, repeat from * until the end of the row change colour (refer notes on how to change yarn colour) to CC. Turn – 26 dc, 25 ch1 sp.

Start Pattern

Row 3: Ch1 ( does not count as st), sc in the same st, 1 sc in each st and ch1 sp. Turn – 51 sc.

Refer to notes for placement of the Trc.

Just uploaded a short video to help with the visualisation of the Trc stitch placement.

Row 4: Cdc, *1 trc in the skipped st 3 rows below, dc in the next st, repeat from * till the end of the row, change colour to MC. Turn – 26 dc, 25 trc.

Row 5: Ch1 (does not count as st), sc in the first st, sc in each st until the end of row. Turn -51 sc

Row 6: Cdc, *ch1, sk next st, dc in the next st, repeat from * until the end of the row change colour to CC. Turn – 26 dc, 25 ch1 sp.

Rows 3- 6 form one Pattern Repeat.

Repeat Rows 3 – 6 Eight more times.

Repeat Rows 3 and 4 once more. At the end of this repeat, change colour to MC and fasten off CC.

Repeat Row 5 once, do not cut yarn , continue to work the edging.

Edging

Round 1: Working down the rows, Ch1, make 2 sc around the leg of each dc at the edge of the rows till you reach the starting chain, work 3 sc in the corner ch, 1 sc across the foundation chain, 3 sc in the second corner, 2 sc around the leg of each dc at the edge of the rows, 3 sc in the 3rd corner, 1 sc across the top row, 3 sc in the last st of the 4th corner, sl st and join to the first sc. Fasten off MC. Weave in the ends and block!

The reverse side of the placemat is beautiful too!

Here you have it a quick and easy project that is just right for Summer!

And if you are hard pressed for time, you can try the coaster version.

Just start with chain 22 and follow the instructions. My coaster has 3 pattern repeats and measures 5.5″ square. I used approx 13 yds of CC and 10 yds of MC for one coaster.

As you can see the right and the wrong side are equally enjoyable!

Stay tuned for the update on this post for the next free pattern from the Global Crochet Collaboration !

The next free crochet pattern for this month comes from Farrah of The Crochet Fix

“Sweet crochet coasters featuring a central textured daisy motif. These coasters whip up quickly and are a practical, relaxing and satisfying project.” – says the designer and I agree with her! These are the cutest coasters and so easy to whip up a set !

Click the image below to go straight to her blog where you can find this free pattern!

Before I close this month’s post , here is a collage of all the free patterns this month!

Lots more free patterns are coming your way next month!

Happy crafting!

Stay safe and stay healthy!