Bohemian Doily Crochet Placemat
Spring is almost here, and I get so excited every year to refresh my balcony decor with new crochet placemats and coasters! While I could reuse last year’s set, I can never resist a new yarn find—and I love a good excuse to show off some fresh crochet skills.
These boho-style doily placemats are fast, beginner-friendly, and perfect for outdoor entertaining. Whether you’re hosting a post-beach dinner or a quiet morning coffee among your plants and seashells, these neutral, textured mats add the perfect handmade touch.
Why You’ll Love This Pattern
- Fast & Easy: Only 14 rounds from start to finish.
- Beginner Friendly: Uses basic stitches and simple shaping.
- Durable: The cotton/acrylic blend ensures they are easy to clean and hold their shape after washing.
- Versatile: While I used a neutral ombre, these look stunning in solid jewel tones or crisp white.
Pro Tip for Beginners: To ensure your stitch count stays perfect, place a stitch marker in your first slip stitch of each round. It’s the easiest way to avoid adding accidental “extra” stitches—a common mistake that can make your work ruffle!
ABBREVIATIONS (The pattern is in US terms):
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet (UK double crochet)
- dc: double crochet (UK treble crochet)
Pattern Details & Gauge
Before you pick up your hook, make sure to check your gauge. Even though this isn’t a wearable garment, an incorrect gauge can result in a placemat that is either too small for a dinner plate or “gigantic!”
- Final Measurement: Approx. 15 inches in diameter (after blocking).
- Gauge: 16 single crochet (sc) = 4 inches.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Medium (4) weight yarn. I used Caron Cotton Painterly Cakes in the color Fresh Baked Bread (approx. 115 yards per placemat).
- Hook: Size H (5 mm) crochet hook.
- Tools: Stitch markers and a yarn needle for weaving in ends.
Directions for the Bohemian Doily Crochet Placemat
Ch 6 and slip stitch in the first ch to form a ring.
ROUNDS:
1: Ch 3 (counts as the first dc now & throughout), work 11 dc into the ring, slip stitch in the top ch of the beginning ch 3. (12 dc counting the beginning ch 3 as a dc)
2: Ch 3, work 1 dc in the same ch as the slip stitch, work 2 dc in each dc around ending slip stitch in the top ch of the beginning ch 3. (24 dc counting the beginning ch 3 as a dc)
3: Ch 3, work 2 dc in the next dc, *work 1 dc in the next dc, work 2 dc in the next dc; repeat from * around ending slip stitch in the top ch of the beginning ch 3. (36 dc counting the beginning ch 3 as a dc)
4: Ch 5 (counts as the first dc + ch 2), skip the next dc, dc in the next dc, *ch 2, skip 1 dc, dc in the next dc; repeat from * around ending ch 2, skip the last dc, slip stitch in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 5. The piece will curl upwards at the end of this round. (18 dc counting the beginning ch3 as a dc & 18 ch 2 spaces).
5: Ch 3, work 3 dc in the first ch 2 space, *dc in the next dc, work 3 dc in the next ch 2 space; repeat from * around ending slip stitch in the top ch of the beginning ch 3. (72 dc counting the beginning ch 3 as a dc)
6: Ch 4 (counts as the first dc + ch 1), skip the next dc, dc in the next dc, *ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in the next dc; repeat from * around ending ch 1, skip the last dc, slip stitch in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 4. The piece will curl upwards at the end of this round. (36 dc counting the beginning ch3 as a dc & 36 ch 1 spaces)
7: Ch 3, work 2 dc in the first ch 1 space, *dc in the next dc, work 2 dc in the next ch 1 space; repeat from * around ending slip stitch in the top ch of the beginning ch 3. (108 dc counting the beginning ch 3 as a dc)
8 & 9: Ch 3, dc in each dc around ending slip stitch in the top ch of the beginning ch 3.
10: Ch 6 (counts as the first dc + ch 3), skip the next 2 dc, dc in the next dc, *ch 3, skip 2 dc, dc in the next dc; repeat from * around ending ch 3, skip the last 2 dc, slip stitch in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 6. The piece will curl upwards at the end of this round. (36 dc counting the beginning ch3 as a dc & 36 ch 3 spaces).
11: Ch 3, work 3 dc in the first ch 3 space, *dc in the next dc, work 3 dc in the next ch 3 space; repeat from * around ending slip stitch in the top ch of the beginning ch 3. (144 dc counting the beginning ch 3 as a dc)
12: Ch 3, dc in each dc around ending slip stitch in the top ch of the beginning ch 3.
13: Ch 1 and sc in the same ch as the slip stitch, *ch 5, skip 3 dc, sc in the next dc; repeat from * around ending ch 5, skip the last 3 dc, slip stitch in the first sc. (36 sc & 36 ch 5 spaces)
14: Slip stitch in the first ch 5 space, ch 1 and work 1 sc in the same space, work 10 dc in the next ch 5 space, *sc in the next ch 5 space, work 10 dc in the next ch 5 space; repeat from * around ending slip stitch in the first sc and fasten off.
Congratulations on finishing your first placemat! Make as many as your table needs, but whatever you do, don’t skip the blocking. It makes a world of difference in the drape and detail of this specific design. Please share your finished photos with me—I love seeing them styled in your home! Happy Spring!