Crochet Daisy Placemat Pattern – Round Table Mats for Boho Decor (PDF Pattern)

There is something deeply satisfying about sitting down at a table set with handmade pieces. A crocheted placemat does not just protect your table surface — it tells a story, adds texture, and brings a warmth to your home that no store-bought item ever quite manages. If you have been searching for a crochet daisy placemat pattern that works up beautifully as a round table mat and fits seamlessly into a boho decor aesthetic, you have landed in exactly the right place.

This post walks you through everything you need to know about this crochet daisy placemat pattern, from the materials and stitches involved to styling tips and answers to the most common questions beginners and experienced crocheters alike tend to have. Whether you are making one mat for your own kitchen table or a full set as a handmade gift, this guide will help you create something truly lovely.

Why Crochet Placemats Are Worth Making

Before diving into the pattern itself, it is worth taking a moment to appreciate why crochet placemats deserve a place in your project queue.

Handmade table mats are endlessly customizable. You choose the yarn, the color palette, the size, and the stitch pattern. That means your finished mats will coordinate perfectly with your existing home decor in a way that mass-produced items simply cannot. For anyone decorating with a boho, cottagecore, farmhouse, or natural aesthetic, crochet placemats are an especially perfect fit — they bring that organic, handcrafted energy that defines those styles.

Crochet placemats are also a genuinely practical home goods project. Unlike decorative items that sit on a shelf, placemats get used every single day. They protect your table from heat, moisture, and scratches, and they wash well when you use the right yarn (more on that in a moment). The fact that something functional can also be this beautiful is one of the best things about crocheting for the home.

From a skill-building perspective, a round placemat is an excellent project because it teaches you to crochet in the round, increase stitches evenly, and manage tension across a larger, flat piece — all skills that transfer beautifully to bags, baskets, hats, and granny square blankets.

About This Crochet Daisy Placemat Pattern

This is a round daisy placemat pattern designed with a boho home decor lover in mind. The finished mat features a central daisy motif radiating outward into a full, flat circle. The design is clean and graphic enough to feel modern while remaining rooted in the traditional floral crochet aesthetic that never goes out of style.

The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, which means once you purchase it, you have it forever. You can print it, save it to your phone or tablet, and refer back to it as many times as you like. The PDF includes written instructions, a stitch count reference, and notes on sizing so you can adjust the finished diameter to suit your needs.

The pattern is written at an intermediate beginner level. If you are comfortable with basic crochet stitches — chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet — you have everything you need to work through this pattern confidently. There are no particularly advanced techniques involved, though working the petal rounds does require a little patience and attention to stitch placement.

Materials You Will Need

To make one crochet daisy placemat using this pattern, you will need the following materials.

Yarn: The best yarn choice for a placemat is a cotton yarn or a cotton-blend. Cotton holds its shape well, withstands washing, and has a lovely stiffness that makes flat crochet pieces lie flat without curling. A worsted weight (size 4) cotton yarn works beautifully for this pattern and gives you a finished mat of approximately 13 to 14 inches in diameter, which is a classic placemat size. If you want a slightly thinner mat with more drape, you can use a DK weight cotton instead and go up slightly in hook size to maintain an open fabric.

For a classic boho color palette, consider natural ecru or cream for the main mat body paired with a warm terracotta, dusty sage, or muted marigold for the daisy petals. A white mat with yellow petals and a contrasting center is timeless and bright. If you prefer a more neutral, earthy look, an oatmeal main color with a rust or deep burnt orange petal color is stunning. You can also make the entire mat in a single color for a more subtle, textured look.

You will need approximately 100 to 150 yards of main color yarn and 30 to 50 yards of contrast color for the petal rounds, depending on the final size you choose.

Hook: A 5.0 mm (US H/8) crochet hook is the standard recommendation for worsted weight cotton. Adjust as needed to match your gauge.

Additional supplies: A yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, and a stitch marker or two to track the beginning of your rounds.

Optional: Blocking mats and pins. Blocking a cotton placemat after finishing is highly recommended. A little light spray blocking — just misting the mat with water and pinning it flat while it dries — makes an enormous difference in how the finished piece looks. It opens up the stitches, flattens any curling edges, and gives the whole mat a polished, professional finish.

Gauge and Sizing

Gauge for this pattern is approximately 14 stitches and 16 rows to 4 inches in single crochet using worsted weight cotton and a 5.0 mm hook.

For a placemat, gauge does not need to be exact the way it does for a garment. What matters most is that your fabric is not too tight (which would make the mat stiff and cause it to curl up at the edges) and not too loose (which would make it floppy and unstable). Aim for a firm but not rigid fabric.

The standard finished size is approximately 13.5 inches (34 cm) in diameter. To make a larger mat — suitable for a charger plate, for example — simply add additional rounds of single crochet around the outer edge until you reach your desired size. Each additional round will add approximately half an inch to the diameter.

Stitches and Techniques Used

This pattern uses the following stitches and techniques, all of which are standard and well-documented across countless online tutorials if you need a refresher.

Magic ring (or magic circle): This is the starting technique for all rounds in this pattern. It allows you to begin crocheting in the round with a completely closed center, which is especially important for a daisy motif where you want a neat, tight central point. If you are not comfortable with the magic ring, you can substitute a chain-4 joined into a ring, though the center will be slightly more open.

Chain stitch: Used throughout for foundation chains and for creating the petal loops in the daisy rounds.

Slip stitch: Used to join rounds and to position your hook for new sections.

Single crochet: The workhorse stitch of this pattern, used in the outer rounds to build the flat circular body of the mat.

Double crochet: Used in the transition rounds between the daisy center and the outer body.

Treble crochet: Used within the petal construction for elongated, airy petals that give the daisy its characteristic open, floral look.

Crocheting in the round: The entire pattern is worked in continuous rounds or joined rounds. The pattern notes indicate when to join with a slip stitch and when to continue in a continuous spiral.

Pattern Overview: How the Daisy Placemat Is Constructed

Without reproducing the full written pattern here (which is available in the PDF), it is helpful to understand the general construction so you know what to expect as you work through it.

The placemat begins at the center with a magic ring. The first few rounds establish the central button of the daisy, worked in your contrast or accent color. These rounds are small and tight, creating a neat circle that will become the visual heart of the flower.

Next come the petal rounds, which are worked in a contrast color. The petals are created using a combination of chain loops and treble crochet stitches, anchored into specific stitch positions from the previous rounds. Each petal fans out gently and lies flat against the surface of the mat. The number of petals in the standard version of this pattern is twelve, giving the mat a full, lush floral look. The petals are evenly spaced and sized, so the daisy looks balanced and symmetrical.

After the petal rounds, you switch back to your main color and begin the rounds that fill in and expand the circular body of the mat. These rounds use a combination of single crochet, half double crochet, and double crochet increases spaced to keep the mat lying flat as it grows. Getting the increase spacing right in this section is the key to a flat, non-ruffled, non-cupped mat — the pattern provides the stitch counts you need for each round so you do not have to do the math yourself.

The outer rounds smooth and define the edge of the circle. The pattern finishes with a simple but polished edging round that gives the mat a neat, clean border. Options are included for a plain single crochet edge and a slightly more decorative picot edge if you want a more ornamental finish.

Tips for Success

A few practical tips will help your daisy placemats come out beautifully every time.

Keep consistent tension throughout. Because you are working a flat circle, uneven tension shows up more visibly than it does in a straight-row project. Try to keep your yarn flowing smoothly and your stitches at a consistent height. If your mat starts to curl up at the edges, your tension is likely too tight — go up half a hook size. If the edges start to ruffle and wave, your tension is too loose or you have added too many increases — go down half a hook size or check your stitch count.

Use stitch markers generously. Mark the first stitch of each round when you are working in a continuous spiral. It is very easy to lose track of where rounds begin and end in circular crochet, especially in the outer rounds where all the stitches look similar. A simple piece of scrap yarn looped around the stitch costs nothing and saves a great deal of frustration.

Weave in ends as you go. This pattern involves color changes, and each color change means two new yarn tails to weave in. Rather than leaving them all to the end, weave in each pair of ends before moving to the next section. It keeps your work tidy and means you have a truly finished-looking mat the moment you fasten off your final stitch.

Block every single mat. It bears repeating: blocking makes a dramatic difference with cotton crochet. Even a few minutes of wet blocking will give your mat a flat, smooth, professional look. Lay it on a foam mat, pin it gently into a perfect circle, mist it with water, and let it dry completely before unpinning.

Make a swatch first if this is your first cotton project. Cotton handles differently from acrylic yarn. It has less stretch, which means it is less forgiving of uneven tension but also means it holds its shape beautifully once finished. A small practice swatch helps you get comfortable with the yarn before committing to the full project.

Styling Your Crochet Daisy Placemats in a Boho Home

One of the most joyful parts of making your own table mats is styling them in your space. For a boho decor aesthetic, the crochet daisy placemat fits in naturally and effortlessly.

Pair ecru or natural cotton mats with wooden serving boards, ceramic or stoneware dishes, and simple linen napkins in complementary earthy tones. Add a small bunch of dried flowers or eucalyptus in the center of the table for a finishing touch that feels curated without looking overdone.

For a more colorful, maximalist boho table setting, make your placemats in a variety of soft tones — terracotta, sage, dusty rose, and mustard — and mix them together at the table. Each mat is the same design but in a different color, which creates a cohesive look that still feels playful and free-spirited.

These mats also look beautiful in a kitchen with open shelving. When not in use, stack them in a small pile on a shelf or fold them in a basket. Their texture and color add visual interest to the space even when the table is not set.

As gifts, a set of four or six crochet daisy placemats is extraordinary. Tuck them into a natural fiber basket or tie them together with a wide ribbon and a handwritten tag. Because they are handmade, they carry a personal quality that elevates them beyond anything you could buy — and recipients almost always treasure them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a beginner make this pattern? Yes, with a little patience. If you can work basic stitches in the round, you have the skills needed. The petal rounds are the trickiest part, but the PDF includes clear instructions and stitch counts for every round.

How long does one placemat take to make? Most crocheters complete one mat in two to four hours, depending on their speed and experience level. It is an excellent evening project or a relaxed weekend make.

Can I use acrylic yarn instead of cotton? You can, though the finished mat will have more drape and less structure than a cotton version. For a mat that lies flat and holds up to practical daily use, cotton is strongly recommended.

How do I wash my crochet placemats? Machine wash on a gentle cycle in cold water, then lay flat to dry. Avoid putting them in the dryer on high heat, which can shrink cotton and distort the shape. If they lose their crispness after washing, a quick press with a warm iron or a light re-blocking will restore them beautifully.

Can I sell items made from this pattern? Please check the specific licensing terms included in the PDF. Many independent crochet designers allow you to sell a limited number of finished items made from their patterns, provided credit is given.

Ready to Start Crocheting?

The crochet daisy placemat pattern is available as an instant download PDF. Once you complete your purchase, the file is yours to keep, download as many times as you need, and print at home. The pattern is formatted clearly with written instructions, stitch counts for every round, and notes on sizing and yarn substitution.

Whether you are making these mats for your own dining table, gifting them to someone whose home is filled with plants and candles and woven textures, or adding them to your handmade shop, this pattern will give you a finished piece you are genuinely proud of.

Pick your colors, wind your yarn, and get started. Your table is about to look a great deal more beautiful.