Crochet Placemat with Pumpkin Wreath Pattern

Overview & Inspiration

Welcome to the FreeCrochet community! The Crochet Placemat with Pumpkin Wreath Pattern combines autumn warmth with classic craft. It features a cream base, scalloped edges, and 3D pink and ivory pumpkins.

This versatile centerpiece is ideal for Thanksgiving or cozy farmhouse styling. You can easily swap the soft pastel palette for traditional orange or rustic brown.

Materials & Tools Checklist

Medium-weight cotton yarn: Cream (base), Pink and Ivory (pumpkins), Olive Green (stems/vines)
4.0 mm (G/6) crochet hook
Yarn needle and scissors
Stitch markers
Small amount of polyester fiberfill

Pattern Stitches & Abbreviations

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
st / sp: stitch / space
BLO: back loop only
inc: increase (2 sts in same st)
rep: repeat
MR: magic ring

Step-by-Step Instructions

Foundation Base, Round 1: Using cream cotton and a 4.0 mm hook, start with a MR. Ch 3, work 11 dc into the ring, pull tail to close, and join with sl st to top of beg ch-3 (12 dc total, counting ch).
Base, Round 2: Ch 3, work 1 dc into the same st, then work 2 dc into each remaining st around. Join with sl st (24 dc total).
3D Pumpkins: Work small rectangles in BLO single crochet to create horizontal ridges. Fold, seam into a tube, gather ends, lightly stuff with fiberfill, and pull the center inward for a flattened shape.
Stems & Vines: Using green yarn, work tight chains and increases to form curling tendrils and small stems, then attach them to the miniature pumpkins.

Assembly & Finishing

Arrange your finished pink and ivory pumpkins along the outer edge of the cream circular base. Securely sew the pumpkins and curly green vines onto the placemat using your yarn needle.

Pro Tips for Best Results

Make a small practice circle first to ensure your tension produces a flat fabric without curling or puckering.
Use joined rounds with a slip stitch instead of a continuous spiral to keep the circular base organized.
Plan and test your color palette side-by-side before starting to ensure a harmonious autumn aesthetic.

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