Hello, home decor crafters and crochet enthusiasts! Are you searching for a quick, impactful project that adds a touch of floral elegance to your table? I am delighted to share the pattern for the Lace Dahlia Coaster & Placemat Set—a beautiful, multi-layered design that mimics the intricate petals of a dahlia.
Inspired by quick and easy flower home decor tutorials, this pattern is built from the center out, creating a dense core, layered petals, and a delicate, scalloped edge. It’s perfect for using up cotton yarn scraps and makes a gorgeous gift or wedding favor!
Grab your mercerized cotton yarn, and let’s bring some everlasting blooms to your kitchen table!
Why You’ll Love Crocheting This Set:
- Two Sizes, One Pattern: Instructions included for both a Coaster (approx. 5 inches) and an elegant Placemat (approx. 12 inches).
- Layered Texture: The design uses shells and a tight foundation to create a beautiful, durable, and dimensional petal structure.
- Quick & Satisfying: The Coaster size works up in less than an hour, making it an ideal last-minute project.
- Ideal for Cotton: Mercerized cotton yarn gives the best stitch definition and is machine washable, making it perfect for table use.
Materials & Notions
- Yarn:
- Coaster: Approx. 30 yards of Worsted Weight (#4) or Aran Weight cotton yarn.
- Placemat: Approx. 250–300 yards of Worsted Weight (#4) cotton yarn.
- Hook: Size H/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Notions: Tapestry Needle (for weaving ends), Scissors, Stitch Marker.
- Sizing:
- Coaster: Approx. 5 inches / 12.5 cm diameter.
- Placemat: Approx. 12 inches / 30 cm diameter.
Essential Crochet Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Description |
| ch | chain |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| sc | single crochet |
| dc | double crochet |
| tr | treble crochet (yarn over 2 times) |
| rep | repeat |
| sk | skip |
| Picot | Ch 3, sl st into the 1st ch (or into the top of the st you just worked). |
| Shell | Work 7 dc into the same stitch or space. |
Gauge
- The finished Coaster should measure approximately 5 inches (12.5 cm) across the points of the final scallops.
The Lace Dahlia Coaster Pattern
The pattern is worked in joined rounds. The starting chain-3 counts as the first DC in all rounds where DC is the primary stitch.
Setup: Begin with a magic ring or Ch 4, sl st to join.
R1 (Solid Center):
- Ch 3 (counts as dc). Work 11 dc into the ring.
- Join with sl st to the top of the starting ch-3. (12 sts)
R2 (Increase):
- Ch 3. Dc in the same st (inc). Work [inc] in every st around.
- Join with sl st to the top of the starting ch-3. (24 sts)
R3 (Petal Foundation):
- Ch 1, sc in the same st. Sc in the next st.
- Ch 4, sk 2 sts, sc in the next st, sc in the next st. Rep from * to * 5 more times.
- End with Ch 4. Join with sl st to the first sc. (6 Ch-4 loops, 12 sc)
R4 (First Layer Petals):
- Sl st into the next sc. Sl st into the first Ch-4 space. Ch 3. Work Shell (7 dc) into the Ch-4 space.
- Sc in the space between the next two sc stitches (the valley between the loops). Work Shell (7 dc) into the next Ch-4 space.
- Rep from * to * 5 more times.
- Join with sl st to the top of the starting ch-3. (6 Shells, 6 SC anchors)
R5 (Second Layer Foundation):
- Ch 1. Sc into the 4th dc of the first shell (the center stitch).
- Ch 5. Sc into the next SC anchor. Ch 5. Sc into the 4th dc of the next shell.
- Rep from * to * 5 more times.
- End with Ch 5. Join with sl st to the first sc. (12 Ch-5 loops)
R6 (Lace Petals/Scallops):
- Sl st into the first Ch-5 loop. Ch 1.
- Work the following sequence into the Ch-5 loop:
(sc 1, dc 1, tr 1, Picot, tr 1, dc 1, sc 1). - Work
(sc 1, dc 1, tr 1, Picot, tr 1, dc 1, sc 1)into the next Ch-5 loop. - Rep from * to * 10 more times (working into every Ch-5 loop).
- Join with sl st to the first sc. (12 Lace Scallops)
Final Step: Fasten off and weave in ends.
The Lace Dahlia Placemat Pattern
The Placemat starts exactly the same as the Coaster (R1 through R6), then continues with the extension rounds below to reach the larger diameter.
Continuation Rounds (After Coaster R6):
R7 (New Foundation/Spacer):
- Ch 1. Sc into the top of the Picot of the first scallop.
- Ch 6. Sc into the top of the Picot of the next scallop. Rep from * to * 11 more times.
- End with Ch 6. Join with sl st to the first sc. (12 Ch-6 loops)
R8 (Cluster/Shell Round):
- Sl st into the first Ch-6 space. Ch 3. Work 3 dc in the same space. Ch 1. Work 4 dc in the same space. (4-DC V-Shell)
- Work 4-DC V-Shell (
4 dc, ch 1, 4 dc) into the next Ch-6 space. Rep from * to * 11 more times. - Join with sl st to the top of the starting ch-3. (12 V-Shells)
R9 (Offset Cluster/Shells):
- Sl st across to the Ch-1 space of the first V-Shell. Ch 3. Work 3 dc in the same space. Ch 1. Work 4 dc in the same space (4-DC V-Shell).
- Work 4-DC V-Shell (
4 dc, ch 1, 4 dc) into the Ch-1 space of the next V-Shell. Rep from * to * 11 more times. - Join with sl st to the top of the starting ch-3. (12 V-Shells)
R10 – R14 (or until desired size): Repeat R9.
Sizing Note: For a 12-inch placemat, you will likely stop between R13 and R15. Ensure you have an even number of rows in this section so your final edging falls correctly.
R15 (Final Scallop Foundation – Must be an even row count):
- Ch 1, sc in the same st. Sc in the next 3 sts.
- Ch 5, sk the join between the V-Shells. Sc in the first 4 sts of the next V-Shell. Rep from * to * around.
- End with Ch 5. Join with sl st to the first sc. (12 Ch-5 loops)
R16 (Final Scallops):
- Sl st into the first Ch-5 loop. Ch 1.
- Work the following sequence into the Ch-5 loop:
(sc 1, dc 1, tr 1, Picot, tr 1, dc 1, sc 1). - Work
(sc 1, dc 1, tr 1, Picot, tr 1, dc 1, sc 1)into the next Ch-5 loop. - Rep from * to * 10 more times.
- Join with sl st to the first sc. (12 Lace Scallops)
Final Step: Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing Your Lace Dahlia Set
- Weave Ends: Securely weave in all yarn tails using a tapestry needle.
- Blocking: Blocking is highly recommended to set the shape of the flower petals and open up the delicate lace points.
- Dampen the finished piece thoroughly (submerge in cool water and squeeze gently—do not wring).
- Lay the piece flat on a blocking mat or towel.
- Use stainless steel T-pins to pin out the scalloped edges, ensuring all 12 points are equally defined and stretched to the desired shape.
- Allow to dry completely (may take 24–48 hours).
Your Lace Dahlia Coaster & Placemat Set is now ready—an elegant, quick DIY project that brings sophisticated floral beauty to any table!
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