Octet of green placemats

[Afghaniac]

The first one was so much fun to make that I made eight, and thought I'd show how they will actually be used for a summer lunch. The cute paper napkins are from my favorite boutique that just opened up around the corner from my house -- Dollar Tree.

 

The pattern is downright addictive.

[sahm2g1b]

Love them! What pattern is this? I would love to make some as Christmas gifts.

[Monique39]

Very nice!

[mattenylou]

You've set a beautiful table, so pretty and perfect for a summer meal. I made that doily years ago and just re-found the pattern after you posted this the other day.

 

What a great gift set this would be... Lucky for us to have Dollar Tree so close by, those napkins are a perfect match to go along with your place mats, nice!

[Skoggy]

Beautiful! Please tell us the pattern

[Apak]

Wow! Sitting by this table I wouldn't know what to enjoy more - the food or the placemats?:clap:clap They are so great!

 

I wonder what kind of thread did you use?

[Afghaniac]

Hah, you're onto me! Maybe I can distract guests from food they might not like with the tablescape!

 

I used Bernat Handicrafter worsted weight cotton. The color is Kiwi. I'm making some in yellow now.

 

Wow! Sitting by this table I wouldn't know what to enjoy more - the food or the placemats?:clap:clap They are so great!

 

I wonder what kind of thread did you use?

[Afghaniac]

The pattern is on the color of an old Better Homes & Gardens hardcover book called "White Crochet." Their mats, needless to say, are white. I've found I can almost make them without the pattern after crocheting so many! It's an easy pattern.

 

Love them! What pattern is this? I would love to make some as Christmas gifts.

[Afghaniac]

The pattern is on the cover of a fairly old hardcover book called "White Crochet," by Better Homes & Gardens. You can probably get it on amazon or ebay.

 

Love them! What pattern is this? I would love to make some as Christmas gifts.

[cshort]

A very pretty table. The placemats are beautiful and I have the same favorite boutique:lol

[Peggy85225]

Love the place-mats and frequent that boutique often as I can. I've actually seen those napkins but never imagined they would look as pretty as they do on your table with the beautiful place-mats.

[Afghaniac]

Here's the book, which starts at one cent on amazon used books.

 

[RoseRed]

The table looks wonderful!

[skatters]

Kay -- I LOVE these. Truly really absolutely love them. And I am not normally a big fan of green! They are perfect.

 

And I love your new boutique!

[jolena]

I love your placemats. Your table is absolutely gorgeous!!!

[kraftynkrazy]

So pretty! I love this!

[pineapplequeen]

So pretty!!!

[RachelG]

Oh wow those are so elegant!!!!!!!

[HappyOldCro]

Lovely and cheerful, gotta luv those dollar tree boutiques too!!!

[Afghaniac]

Thanks for the nice words. It was fun to use mats I'd made myself for our canasta lunch.

[Real Deal]

I'll bet your friends loved your table! And you could say with modesty "I made these myself!" What a nice feel!

[Janie]

Absolutely gorgeous placemats and you set a beautiful table, to boot!

[CrochetAmore]

Love those placemats! They are exactly what I've been looking for to use with my table. I have a small folding table so most placemats are too big, these look like they might be just right. I took a look on my local library's website and they have this book, so I put it on hold! I will pick it up tomorrow and get started.

[Afghaniac]

Love those placemats! They are exactly what I've been looking for to use with my table. I have a small folding table so most placemats are too big, these look like they might be just right. I took a look on my local library's website and they have this book, so I put it on hold! I will pick it up tomorrow and get started.

 

I'm so pleased to have been even a little help to you, because I've really enjoyed using several of the great patterns that you've shared. In fact, I'm just finishing up a second sampler afghan in which your 12-inch squares play starring roles. When I get it together --soon, I hope-- I'll post a photo. Many, many thanks! And I hope you enjoy making and using the mats as much as I have. I think they're about 15 inches in diameter, and an expert designer like you could probably size them down with a little redesign.

[PetraDae]

Lovely!