Afternoon tea just got a lovely handmade upgrade. We’re excited to share our newest free crochet pattern: Lace-Look Cotton Placemats. It’s a delicate, vintage-inspired design. It is made modern with crisp cotton yarn and timeless texture.
These placemats are perfect for setting a charming table outdoors. Whether it’s a sunny brunch on the patio, tea under the rose arbor, or a cozy garden lunch with friends. Light and lacy, yet practical and durable, they bring a graceful touch to any summer setting.
🍃 The Perfect Blend of Beauty & Function
The lace-look design mimics the elegance of heirloom doilies. It is made with sturdy cotton yarn. So it’s not just beautiful — it’s made to be used. Each placemat is crafted with airy stitches. It has a gentle structure. This creates a soft frame for your favorite teacups, plates, and treats.
☕ Why You’ll Love This Pattern:
- Classic lace style with a fresh, modern twist
- Cotton yarn makes them durable, washable, and perfect for everyday use
- Great for gifting – ideal for garden parties, bridal showers, or housewarmings
- Customizable – make a full matching set or mix colors for a fun tea party vibe
- Beginner-friendly lacework – just enough challenge to keep it interesting
These placemats are functional table protectors. They are also beautiful decor pieces. They set the tone for a relaxing outdoor meal. Add a vase of flowers and your favorite teacup, and you’ve got a setting worthy of a summer magazine spread.
Share Your Garden Table with Us
We’d love to see your place mats in action! Snap a photo of your afternoon tea setup. Tag us on Instagram @krazykabbage or use the hashtag #AfternoonTea. This way, we can admire your beautiful makes.
Here’s to stitching beauty into everyday moments — one place mat at a time.
Afternoon Tea Place Mats Free Crochet Pattern
These place mats are perfect for setting a charming table outdoors. They are suitable for a sunny brunch on the patio. You can also use them for tea under the rose arbor or a cozy garden lunch with friends. Light and lacy, yet practical and durable, they bring a graceful touch to any summer setting.
You are welcome to sell the items you make with this pattern. Please mention me, Krazy Kabbage, in your sales listing. Also, provide a link to my website www.krazykabbage.com.
I Love This Cotton (medium weight; 100% cotton)
You will need crochet hook size H – 5.0mm
Gauge: 12 single crochet x 15 rows = 4″.
This pattern uses US terminology.
Stitches and Terms Used: Chain (ch), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), slip stitch (sl st), magic ring (mr)
Start here
Start with a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 6, [sc in ring, ch 4] 3 times. Sl st to join in 2nd ch.
Rnd 2: Sl st in first space and ch 5. [Dc in same space and ch 2] twice. Dc in same space. *[Dc in next space and ch 2] 3 times. Dc in same space. Repeat from * twice. Sl st to join in 3rd ch.
Rnd 3: Sl st in first ch 2 space and ch 3. 2 dc in same space. 6dc in next space. [3 dc in each of next 2 ch 2 spaces, 6 dc in next] 3 times. 3 dc in last ch 2 space. Sl st to join in 3rd ch.
Rnd 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in same stitch. *Ch 2, skip 3, sc in 4th. Corner: [Ch 4, skip 1, sc in next] twice. Ch 2, skip 3, 5 dc in next. Repeat from * around. End final repeat with 2 dc in slip stitch. Sl stitch in 3rd ch to join.
Rnd 5: Ch 4. Dc in first dc, ch 1, *dc in next dc, ch 2, sc in ch 4 space, ch 4, sc in next ch 4 space, ch 2. [dc in dc, ch 1] 4 times. Repeat from * around. On last repeat [dc in dc, ch 1] twice only. Sl st in 3rd ch to join.
Rnd 6: Ch 5. Dc in first dc, ch 2, dc in next dc. *Corner: in ch 4 space: [dc ch 2, dc ch 2, dc ch 2, dc]. Shell: dc ch 2 across shell (5 dc) – do not ch 2 between shells. Rep from * around. Sl st to join in 3rd ch.
Rnd 7: Sl st in first ch 2 space. Ch 3. 2 dc in same space. 3 dc in each of next 2 ch 2 spaces. *Corner: 6 dc in ch 2 space. 3dc in each ch 2 space. Rep from * around. sl st to join in 3rd ch.
Rnd 8: Ch 3, 2 dc in same stitch. *Ch 2, skip 3, sc in next, ch 4, skip 3, sc in next, ch 2, skip 3. Corner shell: 8 dc in next. Rep from * around. Side shells: 5 dc. At end of round 2 dc in slip stitch. Sl stitch in 3rd ch to join.
Rnd 9: Ch 4. Dc in first dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 2, *sc in ch 4 space, ch 2, [dc, ch 1] across shell, ch 2 after last dc. Rep from * around. At end of round, [dc ch 1] twice to complete first/last shell. Sl st to join in 3rd ch.
Rnd 10: Ch 5. Dc in first dc, ch 2, dc in next dc. *Dc ch 2 across shells. Do not ch 2 between shells. Rep from * around. Sl st to join in 3rd ch.
Rnd 11: Sl st in first ch 2 space. Ch 3. 2 dc in same space. 3 dc in each of next 2 ch 2 spaces. *Corner: 6 dc in ch 2 space. 3dc in each ch 2 space. Rep from * around. sl st to join in 3rd ch.
Rnd 12: Ch 3, 2 dc in same stitch. *Ch 2, skip 3, sc in next. Ch 4, skip 3, sc in next. Ch 2, skip 3. 5 dc in next. Ch 2, skip 3, sc in next. Corner: [Ch 4, skip 1, sc in next] twice. Ch 2, skip 3, 5 dc in next. Repeat from * around. On last repeat 2 dc in slip stitch. Sl stitch in 3rd ch to join.
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