If you love practical crochet projects for the home, this free crochet placemat pattern is a beautiful and functional design you’ll reach for again and again.

The Stacked Petals Kitchen Set is a versatile crochet pattern that includes five sizes, allowing you to create a full matching kitchen set. With this pattern, you can make a crochet placemat, a crochet coaster, and a crochet pot protector, all using the same elegant petal design.

Each piece is worked in the round using cotton yarn and finished with a scalloped shell edging that creates the layered petal look. The textured design adds a handmade touch to your table while still being durable enough for everyday use.

Whether you’re crocheting for your home, preparing handmade gifts, or stocking up for markets, this crochet placemat pattern works up quickly and creates a beautiful, coordinated kitchen set.

A Versatile Crochet Placemat Pattern for a Full Kitchen Set

One of the best parts of this crochet placemat pattern is that it includes multiple sizes, allowing you to create several useful kitchen accessories from one design.

The pattern includes instructions for five sizes:

• Crochet coaster pattern – perfect for hot or cold drinks
• Small crochet pot protector pattern for stacked dishes
• Medium plate protector
• Large pot protector for cookware
• Crochet placemat pattern for everyday table settings

Because each piece uses the same stacked petal stitch design, the entire set coordinates beautifully.

This makes it easy to create matching table decor or gift sets using the same crochet pattern.

Why You’ll Love This Crochet Placemat Pattern

This crochet placemat pattern is designed to be simple, practical, and beautiful.

The petal texture creates eye-catching detail while still working up quickly using beginner-friendly stitches.

Features of this pattern include:

• Matching crochet placemat, coaster, and pot protector patterns
• Beautiful textured petal design
• Quick projects perfect for gifts and markets
• Durable cotton yarn for kitchen use
• Beginner-friendly construction worked in the round

The scalloped shell edging creates the stacked petal effect that gives this crochet placemat its unique look.

Video Tutorial

Watch the tutorial on YouTube

Yarn Requirements

Lily Sugar ‘n Cream (CDN)

Worsted Weight #4

100% Cotton, 120 yds/70.9 g

Shown in Jute, Ecru, Rose Pink & Wine

Yardage Requirements

XS (S, M, L, XL)

12 (28, 40, 55, 95) yds, 2 Balls needed for the entire set

Yarn Substitutes

This pattern is designed using Lily Sugar ‘n Cream(CDN) Yarn (100% cotton, approximately 120 yds/70.9 g) ≈ 1.69 yds per gram. When substituting yarn, choose a yarn with a similar weight and structure rather than matching yardage exactly. Cotton and cotton blend yarns will work best. Adjust the hook size as needed to achieve the final size.

• WeCrochet Dishie Cotton (~190 yds/100 g, 100% cotton) ≈ 1.9 yds per gram
• Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (CDN) (~80 yds/50 g, 100% cotton) ≈ 1.6 yds per gram
• Village Yarn Craft Cotton Yarn (~115 yds/71 g, 100% cotton) ≈ 1.6 yds per gram
• Lion Brand Made With Love (~185 yds/100 g, cotton blend) ≈ 1.85 yds per gram
• Premier Home (CDN) (~131 yds/75 g, cotton poly blend) ≈ 1.75 yds per gram

Crochet Hooks Needed

US J/10 (6 mm)

or sizes needed to obtain gauge

Hook Tray

Additional Supplies

• Yarn Needle
• Scissors
• Measuring Tape
• Cardstock for Tags (CDN)
• Hole Punch (CDN)
• Twine (CDN)

Gauge

7 sts and 3 rows = 2″ in dc using a 6 mm crochet hook.

OR

Crochet one coaster for a practical gauge guide. Finished diameter should measure 4.5″.

Abbrevations

Ch – Chain

Rep – Repeat

RS – Right Side

Rev – Reverse

Sc – Single Crochet

Sk – Skip

Sl st – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s)

St(s) – Stitch(es)

( ) – Work step in parentheses in the indicated stitch

Special Stitches

5 Double Crochet Shell (5 shell): Work 5 double crochet stitches into the same stitch.

7 Double Crochet Shell (7 shell): Work 7 double crochet stitches into the same stitch.

Reverse Slip Stitch (Rev sl st): Insert hook through the indicated stitch from back to front, keep the working yarn to the front of the work, yarn under, and pull through the loop on the hook.

Project Tips

Project Time: Approximately 5 (10, 15, 25, 45) minutes per size. Time may vary based on skill level and crochet speed.

• Watching the video tutorial is recommended, especially for learning the magic ring technique used to begin this project.
• Use stitch markers to mark the first and last stitches of each round if you find it helpful to keep track as you work.
• Rounds are joined using a reverse slip-stitch join, which helps conceal the seam and create a smoother, more professional-looking finish.
• If you adjust the size, ensure your final stitch count allows the scalloped shell edging to repeat evenly around.
• For best results, use 100% cotton yarn, as it offers durability and heat resistance for kitchen use.
• Light-blocking or steaming can help the pieces lie flat and enhance stitch definition, especially for placemats and larger sizes.

FAQ & Terms

Free Crochet Pattern

Each size in the pattern is written separately.

Coaster (XS)

Round 1 (RS):

Magic Ring, ch 2 (not included as a st here and throughout), work 12 dc in the ring, pull ring tight, rev sl st in the first dc to join—12 sts.

Round 2:

Ch 2, work 2 dc in each st around, rev sl st in the first dc to join—24 sts.

Round 3:

Ch 1, 1 sc in first st, sk st, 7 shell next st, sk st, *sc next st, sk st, 7 shell next st, sk st; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join—6 shells. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Small Plate/Pot Protecter (S)

Round 1 (RS):

Magic Ring, ch 2 (not included as a st here and throughout), work 12 dc in the ring, pull ring tight, rev sl st in the first dc to join—12 sts.

Round 2:

Ch 2, work 2 dc in each st around, rev sl st in the first dc to join—24 sts.

Round 3:

Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), * work 1 dc, ch 1 in next st; rep from * around, sl st in the third ch of ch-4 to join—24 sts and 24 ch-1 sps.

Round 4:

Ch 2, work 2 dc in each ch-1 sp around, rev sl st in the first dc to join—48 sts.

Round 5:

Ch 1, 1 sc in first st, sk st, 5 shell next st, sk st, *sc next st, sk st, 5 shell next st, sk st; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join—12 shells. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Medium Plate/Pot Protecter (M)

Round 1 (RS):

Magic Ring, ch 2 (not included as a st here and throughout), work 12 dc in the ring, pull ring tight, rev sl st in the first dc to join—12 sts.

Round 2:

Ch 2, work 2 dc in each st around, rev sl st in the first dc to join—24 sts.

Round 3:

Ch 2, work 1 dc in first st, 2 dc in next st, * 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, rev sl st in the first dc to join—36 sts.

Round 4:

Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), * work 1 dc, ch 1 in next st; rep from * around, sl st in the third ch of ch-4 to join—36 sts and 36 ch-1 sps.

Round 5:

Ch 2, work 2 dc in each ch-1 sp around, rev sl st in the first dc to join—72 sts.

Round 6:

Ch 1, 1 sc in first st, sk 2 sts, 7 shell next st, sk 2 sts, *sc next st, sk 2 sts, 7 shell next st, sk 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join—12 shells. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Large Plate/Pot Protecter (L)

Round 1 (RS):

Magic Ring, ch 2 (not included as a st here and throughout), work 12 dc in the ring, pull ring tight, rev sl st in the first dc to join—12 sts.

Round 2:

Ch 2, work 2 dc in each st around, rev sl st in the first dc to join—24 sts.

Round 3:

Ch 2, work 1 dc in first st, 2 dc in next st, * 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, rev sl st in the first dc to join—36 sts.

Round 4:

Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), * work 1 dc, ch 1 in next st; rep from * around, sl st in the third ch of ch-4 to join—36 sts and 36 ch-1 sps.

Round 5:

Ch 2, work 2 dc in each ch-1 sp around, rev sl st in the first dc to join—72 sts.

Round 6:

Ch 2, work 1 dc in first 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, * 1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, rev sl st in the first dc to join—90 sts.

Round 7:

Ch 1, 1 sc in first st, sk 2 sts, 7 shell next st, sk 2 sts, *sc next st, sk 2 sts, 7 shell next st, sk 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join—15 shells. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Placemat (XL)

Round 1 (RS):

Magic Ring, ch 2 (not included as a st here and throughout), work 12 dc in the ring, pull ring tight, rev sl st in the first dc to join—12 sts.

Round 2:

Ch 2, work 2 dc in each st around, rev sl st in the first dc to join—24 sts.

Round 3:

Ch 2, work 1 dc in first st, 2 dc in next st, * 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, rev sl st in the first dc to join—36 sts.

Round 4:

Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch 1), * work 1 dc, ch 1 in next st; rep from * around, sl st in the third ch of ch-4 to join—36 sts and 36 ch-1 sps.

Round 5:

Ch 2, work 2 dc in each ch-1 sp around, rev sl st in the first dc to join—72 sts.

Round 6:

Ch 2, work 1 dc in first 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, * 1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, rev sl st in the first dc to join—90 sts.

Round 7:

Ch 2, work 1 dc in first 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, * 1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, rev sl st in the first dc to join—108 sts.

Round 8:

Ch 2, work 1 dc in first 5 sts, 2 dc in next st, * 1 dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, rev sl st in the first dc to join—126 sts.

Round 9:

Ch 1, 1 sc in first st, sk 2 sts, 7 shell next st, sk 2 sts, *sc next st, sk 2 sts, 7 shell next st, sk 2 sts; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join—21 shells. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Finishing

Fasten off at the end of the final round and weave in all ends securely on the wrong side of the work. For best results, gently block or steam the finished pieces to help them lie flat and enhance stitch definition. Take care not to stretch the scalloped edging.

Allow pieces to fully dry before stacking, gifting, or packaging.

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This pattern is designed by Michelle Moore of MJ’s Off The Hook Designs Inc., based in Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. Your go-to source for modern, easy crochet patterns. Published on March 4th, 2025.

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