Columnists > Connie Decker Brown > ArticlesNovember 22, 2005

Crocheted Birdhouse Placemats

By Connie Decker Brown
I design and make so many placemats that I have a template on my computer! When I decide on a theme for a new placemat, I play around with it on the computer. When I'm happy with what I've created, I print it out and crochet from the chart. If you haven't crocheted from a chart before, it's really quite easy ' especially when using my template!

Level: Intermediate, only because there are so many color changes

Beginners: Double crochet is the only stitch used in this pattern. Give changing yarn colors a try!

Supplies:

  • 1 skein background color per placemat
  • Scraps of 3 different colors for the birdhouses & posts
  • Crochet hook size H

Directions:

Chain 51

Reading up and down the chart, double crochet each row as marked on the chart.

*Remember ' when doing double crochet, the first two chains of the first row are considered the first dc*

Have fun!

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By Connie Brown (Guest Post) 11/23/2005

I simply used a Microsoft Excel Worksheet, then used cotton yarn for easy washability.

By susan (Guest Post) 11/23/2005

What program did you use to make your templates? I never thought about doing this--what an amazing idea!

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11/22/2005

What type of thread did you use for the placemats?

Thank You!
Toehead

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