Thursday, August 2, 2012

~ sunshine placemat ~


Materials:
- 2 1/2 oz. 4-ply worsted weight acrylic yarn (I used Red Heart Team Spirit)
- J hook

Size:  15" across 
           - Rnds 1 & 2 = 2 1/2" across

Notes:
- I crochet tight so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook
- the ch 2 at the beginning of Rnds 1 & 2 do not count as a st

Directions:
Rnd 1:  Ch 3, 12 dc in the 3rd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.  (12 dc)

Rnd 2:  Ch 2, 2 dc in each dc around.  Join as before.  (24 dc)

Rnd 3:  Ch 3, 2 dc in same st as joining, skip next dc.  *3 dc in next dc, skip next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 4:  Sl st into next dc, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same st as joining, skip next 2 dc.  *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next dc, skip next 2 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 5:  Sl st over to ch-2 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space, ch 1.  *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 6:  Sl st over to ch-2 space, ch 1, sc in same space, ch 3, sc in next ch-1 space, ch 3.  *sc in next ch-2 space, ch 3, sc in next ch-1 space, ch 3.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc. 

Rnd 7:  Sl st into ch-3 space, ch 1, sc in same space, ch 4.  *sc in next ch-3 space, ch 4.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 8:  Ch 1, sc in same sc as joining, ch 1, 2 sc in ch-4 space, ch 1, sc in next sc, ch 1.  *2 sc in ch-4 space, ch 1, sc in next sc, ch 1.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 9:  Ch 4, dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 1.  *dc in next sc, ch 1, dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 1.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4.

Rnd 10:  Ch 4, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1.  *dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 11:  Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc.  *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 12:  Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space.  *dc in next dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2dc) in next ch-2 space.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 13:  Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space.  *2 dc in next dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 14:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in each dc around with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each ch-2 space.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off. 

  
***Debi Y's pattern***
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25 comments:

  1. Debi! I love this! Thanks for the wonderful pattern! You are my Sunshine!

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  2. Oooh Dear Debi, This placemat is like sunshine..:)) I like all summer things so much. This is really nice and Whatever I see on your blog I want to have the same thing and I try to make it..:))
    Happy Summer Days..:))

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    1. Thanks so much Beck - I'm glad you like it. Happy days to you too. :)

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  3. Oh how nice...It does look like "sunshine" looks really soft also!
    Thanks for sharing your pattern...I think I might give this a go soon!
    Shari")

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  4. Pretty placemat; very cheery. Thank you for sharing your pattern. Hope you have a great day. Heather

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  5. BEAUTIFUL! Thanks, Debi, for sharing your lovely patterns. I will definitely be making some of these.

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  6. I really like this.

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  7. wow Debi ,wonderful pattern ! thanks for sharing :)

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  8. That's awesome! At first I thought the inner circle was lower to the bottom of the placemat because of the plate. Optical illusion. :o)

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  9. Thank you so much Debi for this pattern I can't wait to try it. I love how yours came out so vibrant.

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  10. A lovely cheery placemat indeed. Wishing you a wonderful day. Happy August! Tammy

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  11. Oh my Gosh Mrs.Debi...love the colors ....this is so beautiful.Love it.Happy crocheting !

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  12. Now that is one cheerful spot to come to at breakfast time. I love it Debi!
    Susanne :)

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  13. Oh my, what a beautiful placemat !! Thank you so much for sharing your pattern. {HUGS}

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  14. Very pretty Debi, sunshine in any spot of the house right?

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  15. Debi, how pretty this is. What a wonderful way to start the day with breakfast and this stunning, cheerful mat. Love it, thanks for the pattern. Always appreciate your generosity! Am currently working on your square in a square. Such a great pattern.

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  16. So Lovely Debi! I love the bright colors and thank you for sharing the pattern with us.
    Eileen :)

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  17. Another beautiful design. Thank you for sharing.

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  18. Hi Debi, Wow, that doily is actually spreading sunshine. Love it. Thanks for your kind comments, I really appreciate the fact that you take time out to write to me. I am glad you liked the idea of Raksha Bandhan. Actually this is the first time that my brother and I are in two different states and we could not celebrate it together, so I am feeling a bit sad. But hooray for Indian post, because that's how I sent my rakhi to him.
    Have a nice weekend.
    Love.

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  19. I just finished this pattern tonight and it was so easy to follow and turned out wonderfully. When I update my blog tomorrow I will make sure I give you a shout out... Thanks for posting this

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    1. Thanks Lea - and you're welcome. I'll be sure to check out your blog. :)

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  20. Thank you so SO much for making these patterns printable!! I just learned how to crochet, and I LOVE all of your patterns. They're gorgeous!

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