The Simplest/Smartest of Them AllLuncheon Mats
Table placemats
The Simplest/Smartestof Them All
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LUNCHEON MATS
SIZE: 11 x 16 inches
Materials Required:
AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN2—70 yd. skeins for each mat
Afghan Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW
GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch; 3 rows = 1 inch
Ch 54, pick up 2nd st from hook, pull loop through, leaving all loops on hook, pick up and pull a loop through each remaining st of ch. Work back by drawing yarn through 1st loop, then work off all loops 2 at a time, do not turn.2nd ROW: Skip the 1st vertical bar of st, then pull a loop through each remaining vertical bar, insert hook under last vertical bar and edge of work, do not turn, yo and pull through 1st loop, then work off all remaining loops 2 at a time. Repeat 2nd row until mat measures 15½ inches, do not cut yarn. Work 1 sl st in each st across, working down, work 1 sl st on each row on each side, working sl sts across starting ch, join, cut yarn. Work 3 more mats in colors of your choice.