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Waves Placemat

 




I wanted to make something for spring because winter is so long here. I had Loops&Threads Impeccable yarn at home with very fun and bright colours.
I also had some scrap yarn, so I wanted to create something that needed more colours. That's how my Waves Placemat pattern was born.

If you're a beginner, you would probably say: "It's too hard for my crochet level", but guess what! You only need to know single crochet, and how to read a pattern. That's it! Everybody can make this Waves Placemat!

The pattern starts with chains and then continues with single crochet in back loops. Don't be afraid, it's really easy. Here's the link on how to make a single crochet in back loops. https://youtu.be/eQgoS-vIp4c

If you're not sure about the colour changes, don't worry! You don't have to do it, your placemat can be one coloured.

Isn't it fun? It can be the perfect housewarming gift, or it can be a nice patio décor on your table. If you have some green, red and white yarn, it can be a beautiful Christmas present. Or if you have a favorite sport team, you can use their colours to create this expensive looking table mat. So many opportunities with this easy pattern! The best part: You can wash it as many times as you need it!

The pattern is available On Etsy and Ravelry


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