Dear Heart Placemat

Design by Miroslava Mihalkova from Exquisite Crochet UK.

The Dear Heart Placemat/tablemat is a heart-shaped placemat that is the perfect addition to your dinning for two. Add a personal touch to that special evening with your loved one that will say how much you care without uttering a single word!
The heart is made using Tunisian crochet technique that creates wonderful texture. This pattern includes simple shaping and it is a great first project if you would like to step beyond the basics. You can whip up the set in an evening, which makes it perfect for last minute project!

Finished Size: 33 cm x 30 cm (approx. 13” x 11.75”)

Materials

• Scheepjes Stone Washed (78% Cotton, 22% Acrylic | Sport | 50 g (1.8 oz) = 130 m (142 yds)), (#836) Tourmaline 2 skeins
  Approx. 40 g per 1 heart (not including yarn used for a swatch)
• Tunisian crochet hook size 4.0 mm (US size G/6) with cable (at least 20 cm (8”)) or size to obtain the gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Skill Level: Easy

Techniques: Chain, Tunisian crochet technique (alternating forward and return passes), Tunisian simple stitch (tss), Tunisian full stitch (tfs, increase st), return pass with decrease (dec), Tunisian simple stitch bind-off, blocking.