Free crochet pattern
Small Floor Mat
USA Format
Abbreviations
WS. Wrong Side
RS. Right Side
ch. Chain
sc. Single Crochet
dc. Double Crochet
rpt. Repeat
sl st. Slip Stitch
yo. Yarn Over
dc2tog.
Leaving last loop of each dc on hook,
work 2dc in next stitch,
yo draw through all 3 loops.
Base of ch. Work in first stitch
ch3 counts as first dc
Finished size approx: 22.5 Inches x 27 Inches
Materials
200 grams of Stylecraft Special DK in Color 1
30 grams of Stylecraft Special DK in Color 2
OR
7oz of Worsted Weight #3 in Color 1
1oz of Worsted Weight #3 in Color 2
6.50mm & 5.00mm crochet hooks
GAUGE - 3 dc2tog and 2.5 rows measures approx 1 Inch using 5.00mm hook
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Using 6.50mm hook, ch72 loosely, change to 5.00mm hook, working in back bar of ch, work 1dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc2tog (see abbrev) in each ch to end. Turn. (69, dc2tog, 1dc + ch2)
Pattern Row 1 - ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in dc2tog to last dc and ch2, skip last dc work 1sc in top of ch2. Turn. (70sc)
Pattern Row 2 - ch2, 1dc in base of ch2, dc2tog in each sc to end. Turn.
Rpt Pattern Rows 1 & 2 until 23, dc2tog rows have been worked in all. Turn.
Edging - ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, 1sc in each dc2tog to last dc and ch2, skip last dc, work 3sc in top of ch2, work 66sc evenly down first side of mat, 3sc in corner, 1sc in each ch along cast on edge, 3sc in corner, work 66sc evenly up second side of mat to corner, 1sc in corner, sl st to first sc. Turn.
Starting with ch1, 1sc in base of ch1, work 1sc in each sc around all four sides of mat to end, working 3sc in corners, sl st to first sc on beginning of row. Turn.
Rpt last row in following sequence:-
2 rows in color 1
3 rows in color 2
2 rows in color 1
3 rows in color 2
Fasten off
Flower Motif - Please click here and scroll down page for flower.
Finishing - Weave in all loose ends of yarn and trim off, attach flower motif to a corner.
Hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern for a small floor mat.
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