{"id":1988,"date":"2025-11-12T03:50:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-12T03:50:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/?p=1988"},"modified":"2025-11-12T03:50:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T03:50:17","slug":"the-lace-dahlia-coaster-placemat-a-layered-crochet-flower-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.phumikhmer5.com\/?p=1988","title":{"rendered":"The “Lace Dahlia” Coaster & Placemat: A Layered Crochet Flower Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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<\/strong>\u2014a beautiful, multi-layered design that mimics the intricate petals of a dahlia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2019s perfect for using up cotton yarn scraps and makes a gorgeous gift or wedding favor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grab your mercerized cotton yarn, and let’s bring some everlasting blooms to your kitchen table!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why You\u2019ll Love Crocheting This Set:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Two Sizes, One Pattern:<\/strong> Instructions included for both a Coaster (approx. 5 inches) and an elegant Placemat (approx. 12 inches).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Layered Texture:<\/strong> The design uses shells and a tight foundation to create a beautiful, durable, and dimensional petal structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Quick & Satisfying:<\/strong> The Coaster size works up in less than an hour, making it an ideal last-minute project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Ideal for Cotton:<\/strong> Mercerized cotton yarn gives the best stitch definition and is machine washable, making it perfect for table use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Materials & Notions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • Yarn:<\/strong>\n
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      • Coaster:<\/strong> Approx. 30 yards of Worsted Weight (#4) or Aran Weight cotton yarn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Placemat:<\/strong> Approx. 250\u2013300 yards of Worsted Weight (#4) cotton yarn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Hook:<\/strong> Size H\/8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Notions:<\/strong> Tapestry Needle (for weaving ends), Scissors, Stitch Marker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Sizing:<\/strong>\n
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        • Coaster: Approx. 5 inches \/ 12.5 cm diameter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Placemat: Approx. 12 inches \/ 30 cm diameter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Essential Crochet Abbreviations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
          Abbreviation<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
          ch<\/strong><\/td>chain<\/td><\/tr>
          st(s)<\/strong><\/td>stitch(es)<\/td><\/tr>
          sl st<\/strong><\/td>slip stitch<\/td><\/tr>
          sc<\/strong><\/td>single crochet<\/td><\/tr>
          dc<\/strong><\/td>double crochet<\/td><\/tr>
          tr<\/strong><\/td>treble crochet (yarn over 2 times)<\/td><\/tr>
          rep<\/strong><\/td>repeat<\/td><\/tr>
          sk<\/strong><\/td>skip<\/td><\/tr>
          Picot<\/strong><\/td>Ch 3, sl st into the 1st ch (or into the top of the st you just worked).<\/td><\/tr>
          Shell<\/strong><\/td>Work 7 dc into the same stitch or space.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          Gauge<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • The finished Coaster should measure approximately 5 inches (12.5 cm) across the points of the final scallops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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            The Lace Dahlia Coaster Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            Setup:<\/strong> Begin with a magic ring or Ch 4, sl st to join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

            R1 (Solid Center):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            1. Ch 3 (counts as dc). Work 11 dc into the ring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            2. Join with sl st to the top of the starting ch-3. (12 sts)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

              R2 (Increase):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              1. Ch 3. Dc in the same st (inc). Work [inc] in every st around.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              2. Join with sl st to the top of the starting ch-3. (24 sts)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                R3 (Petal Foundation):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                1. Ch 1, sc in the same st. Sc in the next st.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                2. Ch 4, sk 2 sts, sc in the next st, sc in the next st.<\/em> Rep from * to * 5 more times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                3. End with Ch 4. Join with sl st to the first sc. (6 Ch-4 loops, 12 sc)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                  R4 (First Layer Petals):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  1. Sl st into the next sc. Sl st into the first Ch-4 space. Ch 3. Work Shell (7 dc)<\/strong> into the Ch-4 space.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  2. Sc in the space between the next two sc stitches (the valley between the loops). Work Shell (7 dc)<\/strong> into the next Ch-4 space.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  3. Rep from * to * 5 more times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  4. Join with sl st to the top of the starting ch-3. (6 Shells, 6 SC anchors)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                    R5 (Second Layer Foundation):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    1. Ch 1. Sc into the 4th dc of the first shell (the center stitch).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    2. Ch 5. Sc into the next SC anchor. Ch 5. Sc into the 4th dc of the next shell.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    3. Rep from * to * 5 more times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                    4. End with Ch 5. Join with sl st to the first sc. (12 Ch-5 loops)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                      R6 (Lace Petals\/Scallops):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      1. Sl st into the first Ch-5 loop. Ch 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      2. Work the following sequence into the Ch-5 loop: (sc 1, dc 1, tr 1, Picot, tr 1, dc 1, sc 1)<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      3. Work (sc 1, dc 1, tr 1, Picot, tr 1, dc 1, sc 1)<\/code> into the next Ch-5 loop.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      4. Rep from * to * 10 more times (working into every Ch-5 loop).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                      5. Join with sl st to the first sc. (12 Lace Scallops)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                        Final Step:<\/strong> Fasten off and weave in ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                        The Lace Dahlia Placemat Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                        The Placemat starts exactly the same as the Coaster (R1 through R6), then continues with the extension rounds below to reach the larger diameter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        Continuation Rounds (After Coaster R6):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        R7 (New Foundation\/Spacer):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                        1. Ch 1. Sc into the top of the Picot of the first scallop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        2. Ch 6. Sc into the top of the Picot of the next scallop.<\/em> Rep from * to * 11 more times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                        3. End with Ch 6. Join with sl st to the first sc. (12 Ch-6 loops)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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                          R8 (Cluster\/Shell Round):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                          1. 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)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          2. Work 4-DC V-Shell (4 dc, ch 1, 4 dc<\/code>) into the next Ch-6 space.<\/em> Rep from * to * 11 more times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                          3. Join with sl st to the top of the starting ch-3. (12 V-Shells)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                            R9 (Offset Cluster\/Shells):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                            1. 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).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            2. Work 4-DC V-Shell (4 dc, ch 1, 4 dc<\/code>) into the Ch-1 space of the next V-Shell.<\/em> Rep from * to * 11 more times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                            3. Join with sl st to the top of the starting ch-3. (12 V-Shells)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                              R10 \u2013 R14 (or until desired size):<\/strong> Repeat R9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              Sizing Note:<\/em><\/strong> 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.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

                              R15 (Final Scallop Foundation – Must be an even row count):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                              1. Ch 1, sc in the same st. Sc in the next 3 sts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              2. Ch 5, sk the join between the V-Shells. Sc in the first 4 sts of the next V-Shell.<\/em> Rep from * to * around.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                              3. End with Ch 5. Join with sl st to the first sc. (12 Ch-5 loops)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                R16 (Final Scallops):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                1. Sl st into the first Ch-5 loop. Ch 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                2. Work the following sequence into the Ch-5 loop: (sc 1, dc 1, tr 1, Picot, tr 1, dc 1, sc 1)<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                3. Work (sc 1, dc 1, tr 1, Picot, tr 1, dc 1, sc 1)<\/code> into the next Ch-5 loop.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                4. Rep from * to * 10 more times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                5. Join with sl st to the first sc. (12 Lace Scallops)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                  Final Step:<\/strong> Fasten off and weave in ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                                  Finishing Your Lace Dahlia Set<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                                  1. Weave Ends:<\/strong> Securely weave in all yarn tails using a tapestry needle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                  2. Blocking:<\/strong> Blocking is highly recommended<\/strong> to set the shape of the flower petals and open up the delicate lace points.\n
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                                    • Dampen the finished piece thoroughly (submerge in cool water and squeeze gently\u2014do not wring).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Lay the piece flat on a blocking mat or towel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Use stainless steel T-pins to pin out the scalloped edges, ensuring all 12 points are equally defined and stretched to the desired shape.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                                    • Allow to dry completely (may take 24\u201348 hours).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                                      Your Lace Dahlia Coaster & Placemat Set<\/strong> is now ready\u2014an elegant, quick DIY project that brings sophisticated floral beauty to any table!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                                      Video tutorial:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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