Instructions

1. Row 1

   Pattern Notes

2. Row 2

   Placemat is worked from the stem outward.

3. Row 3

   Work in continuous rounds.

4. Row 4

   Do not join rounds unless otherwise stated.

5. Row 5

   Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

6. Row 6

   Block lightly for best shape.

7. Row 7

   Pattern Instructions

8. Row 8

   (Worked in continuous rounds)

9. Row 9

   STEM

10. Row 10

    Ch 12.

11. Row 11

    Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. [11]

12. Row 12

    Do not fasten off.

13. Row 13

    ROUND 1 (Base of leaf)

14. Row 14

    Work around the opposite side of the foundation chain.

15. Row 15

    (2 sc, 3 hdc, 3 dc, 3 tr, 3 dtr, 3 tr, 3 dc, 3 hdc, 2 sc) all in the end stitch. [28]

16. Row 16

    ROUND 2

17. Row 17

    (inc, sc in 3, inc, hdc in 5, inc, dc in 5, inc, tr in 5, inc, dtr in 5, inc, tr in 5, inc, dc in 5, inc, hdc in 5, inc, sc in 3) [40]

18. Row 18

    ROUND 3

19. Row 19

    (inc, sc in 4, inc, hdc in 6, inc, dc in 6, inc, tr in 6, inc, dtr in 6, inc, tr in 6, inc, dc in 6, inc, hdc in 6, inc, sc in 4) [52]

20. Row 20

    ROUND 4

21. Row 21

    (inc, sc in 5, inc, hdc in 7, inc, dc in 7, inc, tr in 7, inc, dtr in 7, inc, tr in 7, inc, dc in 7, inc, hdc in 7, inc, sc in 5) [64]

22. Row 22

    ROUND 5

23. Row 23

    (inc, sc in 6, inc, hdc in 8, inc, dc in 8, inc, tr in 8, inc, dtr in 8, inc, tr in 8, inc, dc in 8, inc, hdc in 8, inc, sc in 6) [76]

24. Row 24

    ROUND 6

25. Row 25

    (inc, sc in 7, inc, hdc in 9, inc, dc in 9, inc, tr in 9, inc, dtr in 9, inc, tr in 9, inc, dc in 9, inc, hdc in 9, inc, sc in 7) [88]

26. Row 26

    ROUND 7

27. Row 27

    (inc, sc in 8, inc, hdc in 10, inc, dc in 10, inc, tr in 10, inc, dtr in 10, inc, tr in 10, inc, dc in 10, inc, hdc in 10, inc, sc in 8) [100]

28. Row 28

    Repeat Round 7 until your leaf reaches the desired size (approx. 48 cm / 19 in long from stem to tip). Fasten off and weave in ends.

29. Row 29

    Vein Detail (Surface Slip Stitch)

30. Row 30

    Use a tapestry needle with matching yarn.

31. Row 31

    Starting at the base (stem), insert needle at center.

32. Row 32

    Work slip stitches along the center line to the tip.

33. Row 33

    Add side veins by working slip stitches diagonally from the center outwards, as shown in the diagram.

34. Row 34

    Tips & Care Instructions

35. Row 35

    Blocking: Blocking helps open the stitches and define the leaf shape.

36. Row 36

    Customization: You can make a larger or smaller placemat by adding or skipping repeat rounds. Works beautifully in solid colors or tonal greens.

37. Row 37

    Care: Hand wash gently and lay flat to dry.