Free Crochet Placemat Pattern with a Great Modern, Rustic Texture
If you’ve been dreaming of a handmade placemat that blends cozy texture with a modern rustic look, you’re going to love the Pomander Placemat! This free crochet placemat pattern is the perfect match to my Pomander Table Runner and Mug Rugs—ideal for everyday use or dressing up your table for guests.
With its rich texture and easy stitch combo (hello, extended half double crochet and crossed double crochets!), it brings warmth and charm to any setting.
Whether you’re making a full table set or just want a quick project with a big visual impact, this placemat is a winner.
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✨ The Inspiration Behind the Pomander Placemat
Last summer, we moved into a beautiful old stone farmhouse in the countryside. And as you can imagine, between unpacking boxes and tackling DIY jobs that never seem to end, I was craving a little “homey” magic—something handmade that made our space feel warm, inviting, and ours.
That’s when I circled back to one of my all-time favorite stitch combos from the Pomander Scarf—extended half double crochets and crossed double crochets. It’s one of those combinations that just works: simple, textured, and so satisfying to make. I knew immediately it would be perfect for a cozy-yet-stylish placemat design.
When I paired that stitch combo with the rich, rustic colours of WeCrochet’s Dishie Cotton, everything clicked into place.
🧶 Yarn Details – Why I Chose WeCrochet Dishie Cotton
For this project, I used WeCrochet’s Dishie Cotton, and let me tell you, it was meant to be. The color range is absolutely gorgeous—think warm earth tones, mossy greens, terracottas, and soft neutrals—perfect for the country farmhouse vibe I was going for in my new kitchen.
But it’s not just about the colors. Dishie Cotton has that lovely balance between softness and structure, which makes it ideal for placemats. Here’s why cotton is such a great choice for tableware:
- Heat resistance – Won’t melt or warp under hot plates or mugs (looking at you, acrylic! 👀)
- Durability – Stands up to everyday use and frequent washing
- Absorbency – Great for catching drips and spills without becoming soggy or floppy
- Texture – Shows off stitches beautifully, especially ones with great definition like the Pomander stitch combo
So if you’re planning to actually use your placemats (not just admire them from a distance), cotton is absolutely the way to go.
🧡 Where to Get the Pattern
This pattern is free right here on the blog—just scroll to the bottom of the post to find the full written instructions.
But if you’d like a printable, ad-free PDF version, you can grab it in my shops below:
Having the PDF means you can crochet offline, scribble notes, and not have to scroll to find the next row. 😉
🎥 Need Help with the Stitches? I’ve Got You!
If you’re new to the stitches used in this placemat or just need a refresher, I’ve got you covered. These two tutorials will walk you through the basics of the extended half double crochet (ehdc) and the crossed double crochet (X stitch):
- Watch the Extended Half Double Crochet Tutorial
- Watch the Crossed Double Crochet Tutorial
Special stitches:
Cross Stitch (X st)– this is worked across 2 stitches. *sk one st, dc into next st. Working into missed st and behind the dc you have just made, dc in the missed st.*
You can find my tutorial for the X st at https://youtu.be/fT5lUQ0rI1M
Crossed half double crochet (X-HDC): This is worked exactly the same as the cross stitch except instead of work dc’s you work hdc’s.
Extended half double crochet (ehdc) – YO, insert hook into next st, YO and pull through, YO and pull through one loop on your hook, YO and pull through 3 hoops on hook.
Right handed video tutorial – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsSkrMB0-0A
Left handed video tutorial – https://youtu.be/QI_XnE6zDwE
These stitches are perfect for confident beginners wanting to progress from the basic stitches. And once you get the rhythm, they’re almost meditative to work. You’ll find yourself reaching for them in all kinds of future projects!
🧺 The Pomander Home Collection
If you’re new to the Pomander collection, here’s a quick peek at the other patterns that use the same stitch combo:
- Pomander Table Runner – pairs beautifully with this placemat
- Pomander Mug Rugs – small but mighty in charm
Plus I have three accessory patterns that. use this stitch also:
- Pomander Scarf – the original, textured beauty
- Pomander Beanie – warm, unisex, and easy to love
- Pomander Cowl – perfect for fall and winter accessorising!
Mix and match these patterns to create a cohesive, handmade vibe throughout your home—or gift a full matching set!
🧵 Free Crochet Placemat Pattern
** This is a free pattern on the SunflowerCottageCrochet.com blog. If you are reading this anywhere else it is stolen content. Please do not copy and paste any part of it or print this pattern out. Please bookmark this page and use the website to work up your pattern. This helps my small business greatly as it provides a little bit of ad revenue which will in turn will allow me to continue to create free content for you!**
Materials needed:
- Any 4 weight cotton yarn of your choosing – I used approximately 259 yards yards of Dishie Worsted Weight cotton.
- 5mm hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
- Stitch Markers optional to mark first or last stitch of the row.
Gauge:
Not important for this project. However, for reference my gauge was 8 sts and 4 rows of repeat in 4”
Sizing:
Approximately 17” wide by 13” tall unblocked
Abbreviations used:
Ch(s)–chain(s)
St(s)–stitch(es)
rep–repeat
XS – Cross stitch
sc–single crochet
ss–slip stitch
sk — skip
ehdc — extended half double crochet
fhdc — Foundation half double crochet
*to* — repeat between the * and *
FO — fasten off
YO — yarn over
Pattern Notes:
- Written in US terms.
- Placemat is worked side to side.
- There is no right and wrong side to this pattern.
The Pomander Placemat pattern:
Row 1 Ch 51 and hdc in second ch from hook and each ch across. (50) OR Fhdc 50 (50)
Row 2: Turn, Alt dc in first st, X st across next 48 sts, dc in last st. (1 atl dc, 1dc, 24 X st)
Row 3: Turn, Alt dc in first st, ehdc in each of the next 49 sts. (1 alt dc, 49 ehdc)
Row 4: Rep row 3.
Rows 5-37: Rep rows 2-4.
Row 38: Rep row 2.
Row 39: Turn, ch1, hdc in first st and each st across. (50)
Edging:
Round 1: Ch1, turn, sc in each st to the corner. Work [sc, ch2, sc] in the corner stitch, turn your work and work sc evenly down the side of your placemat until you reach the next corner.
[sc, ch2, sc] in the corner stitch. Turn your work and work a sc into each st across to the last corner.
[sc, ch2, sc] in the corner stitch. Turn your work and sc evenly up the side of your placemat until you reach the corner that you started in. [sc, ch2] and then ss to the first sc to join.
Rounds 2-3: Ch1, do not turn. Work a sc into the top of each sc around making sure to work [sc, ch2, sc] into each ch2 space. SS to join.
FO and weave in ends.
