Yuletide Whirls Granny Placemats

A twirl of Christmas cheer for your table 

I've been so busy with crocheting orders, planning and organising our own Christmas I haven't actually stopped to enjoy it. So I've made these gorgeous table placemats, one as a gift and one as an actual mat for our tabletop Scandinavian Christmas tree to sit on. These were like being wrapped up in a moment of Christmas magic. I hope you find a little bit of magic in making these too.

Designer: Ellie Bamber @Twilivra

Yarn: Ricorumi Spin Spin 1 in Christmas and 1 in Red (approx. 1 ball per placemat)

Hook: 3.5mm

Difficulty: Easy / Beginner friendly

Finished Size: 30cm (12in) diameter

Gauge: Not critical for this pattern

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• tr - treble crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• sp - space

Instructions

Round 1: Make a magic ring, ch 3 (counts as first tr), 2 tr into ring, ch 1. 3 tr into ring, ch 1 repeat 3 more times, join with sl st to top of starting ch 3. (12 tr + 4 ch 1 spaces)

Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as tr), 2 tr in next ch 1 sp, ch 1. 3 tr in next ch 1 sp, ch 1 repeat around, join with sl st.

Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as tr), 3 tr in next ch 1 sp, ch 1. 3 tr in next ch 1 sp, ch 1 repeat around, join with sl st. Continue increasing in this pattern until the circle reaches 30cm diameter.

Tip: let your hands work slowly, and don’t worry if your circle takes a few extra rounds to feel just right.

Scalloped Edge (optional):

Ch 1, sc in same st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st, repeat around for a pretty scalloped finish.