Crochet Patriotic Placemat

Summertime is the season for patriotic decor. When you start with Memorial Day, take a break for the Fourth of July, and close with Labor Day, you are constantly looking for new ways to decorate your home and celebrate the country. Placemats are a simple, pretty way to dress up your table, and this pattern for Crochet Patriotic Placemats will keep yours looking festive all summer long. Keep the original version, or add your own stars to the blue corner for a classic stars and stripes pattern.

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge18 sts x 15 rows = 4 inches in linen stitch

Finished Size12.5 x 16.5 inches