Sunflower Harvest Crochet Placemat Set Free Thanksgiving Pattern

Bring the warmth of a sun-drenched autumn harvest straight to your dining table with this stunning sunflower placemat. Featuring a textured chocolate brown centre, vibrant pointed mustard petals, and a neat flat sage green base, this piece sits completely flat under your dinner plates to protect your table in style.

Sunflower Harvest Crochet Placemat Set Free Thanksgiving Pattern

Quick Facts

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Finished size: Approximately 35 cm (13.8 inches) across
• Yarn: 100% Cotton Worsted / Aran weight yarn
• Hook: 4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook
• Stitches used: ch, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, puff, inc, dec
• Time to make: 3 to 4 hours per placemat

Size customization tips are included further down the page.

What Makes This Sunflower Placemat Special

Every detail of this design is crafted for both beauty and function. The textured center uses a series of puffy bobbles that mimic the seed head of a real sunflower. The petals are worked in bright mustard yellow with sharp, defined points, and the outer sage green border provides a sturdy, flat foundation so your drink glasses and plates will never wobble.

Skill Level

• Working in the round (both joined and continuous)
• Creating textured stitches (puff stitch)
• Shaping flat circles without rippling or curling
• Basic sewing and yarn weaving

Don’t worry if you haven’t tried puff stitches before—the step-by-step instructions below will guide you through every single round!

Finished Measurements

Dimension	Inches	Centimeters
Diameter	13.8 in	35 cm

Materials You Will Need

Material / Color	Yarn Weight	Yards	Meters
Chocolate Brown	Worsted (4)	90 yds	82 m
Mustard Yellow	Worsted (4)	110 yds	100 m
Sage Green	Worsted (4)	130 yds	119 m

• Crochet Hook: 4.5 mm (US 7)
• Notions: Yarn needle for weaving ends, stitch markers, scissors

Yarn Suggestions

Yarn Line	Weight	Skein Yardage	Notes
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton	Worsted (4)	186 yds / 170 m	Incredible stitch definition and rich color range
Lily Sugar’n Cream	Worsted (4)	120 yds / 109 m	Classic, highly absorbent, and machine washable
Bernat Handicrafter Cotton	Worsted (4)	105 yds / 96 m	Sturdy and holds a flat shape wonderfully

⚠️ Note: Avoid synthetic acrylic yarns for this project, as hot plates and warm serving dishes can melt synthetic fibers. Always use 100% cotton yarn.

Gauge

• 16 sts x 16 rows = 4 in (10 cm) in single crochet
• Rounds 1 to 5 of the Chocolate Brown center = 3.5 in (9 cm) across

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• puff = puff stitch
• inc = increase (2 sc in the same st)
• dec = decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• rep = repeat
• rnd(s) = round(s)

UK translation note: UK sc = US dc, UK hdc = US tr, UK dc = US dtr.

Special Stitches Explained

1. Puff Stitch (puff): [Yarn over, insert hook into designated stitch, yarn over and pull up a tall loop] 4 times in the same stitch (9 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through all 9 loops, ch 1 to close.

Pattern Instructions

Section 1: Chocolate Brown Centre

Using Chocolate Brown yarn, start with a magic ring.
– Rnd 1: 8 sc in magic ring, join with sl st to first sc (8 sc)
– Rnd 2: ch 1, work 1 puff st in each st around, join with sl st to top of first puff st (8 puff sts)
– Rnd 3: ch 1, work 2 puff sts in each ch-1 space around, join with sl st (16 puff sts)
– Rnd 4: ch 1, *1 puff st in next space, 2 puff sts in next space* rep from * around, join with sl st *(24 puff sts)*
– Rnd 5: ch 1, *1 puff st in each of next 2 spaces, 2 puff sts in next space* rep from * around, join with sl st, fasten off Chocolate Brown *(32 puff sts)*

✅ Checkpoint: You should have a textured brown circle measuring about 4.5 inches across with 32 puff stitches.

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Section 2: Mustard Yellow Petals

Join Mustard Yellow yarn in any ch-1 space between puff stitches.
– Rnd 6: ch 1, sc in same space, *ch 3, sk next puff space, sc in next space* rep from * around, ending with ch 3, join with sl st to first sc *(16 ch-3 spaces)*
– Rnd 7: (sl st, ch 1, 1 hdc, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, 2 dc, 1 hdc, sl st) all in the first ch-3 space; rep this petal in each ch-3 space around, join with sl st to first sl st (16 petals)
– Fasten off Mustard Yellow.

✅ Checkpoint: Your placemat now has 16 distinct pointed mustard petals surrounding the brown centre.

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Section 3: Sage Green Base & Edge

Join Sage Green yarn behind any petal in the sc base from Rnd 6.
– Rnd 8: ch 1, work 2 sc in each sc base around behind the petals, join with sl st (32 sc)
– Rnd 9: ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 3 sts, inc* rep from * around, join with sl st *(40 sc)*
– Rnd 10: ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 4 sts, inc* rep from * around, join with sl st *(48 sc)*
– Rnd 11: ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 5 sts, inc* rep from * around, join with sl st *(56 sc)*
– Rnd 12: ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 6 sts, inc* rep from * around, join with sl st *(64 sc)*
– Rnd 13: ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 7 sts, inc* rep from * around, join with sl st *(72 sc)*
– Rnd 14: ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 8 sts, inc* rep from * around, join with sl st *(80 sc)*
– Rnd 15: ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 9 sts, inc* rep from * around, join with sl st *(88 sc)*
– Rnd 16: ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 10 sts, inc* rep from * around, join with sl st *(96 sc)*
– Rnd 17: ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 11 sts, inc* rep from * around, join with sl st *(104 sc)*
– Rnd 18: ch 1, sc in each st around, join with sl st, fasten off Sage Green (104 sc)

Assembly

No assembly is required between parts, as the petals and sage green border are built directly onto the previous rounds as you go.

Finishing

Weave in all loose yarn ends securely on the wrong side of the work using your yarn needle. Block lightly with a steam iron or damp blocking mat to ensure the placemat lies completely flat.

Size Customization Tips

If you wish to make your placemat larger to fit extra-large chargers, continue the Sage Green increase rounds by adding 8 stitches per round (e.g., 1 sc in next 12 sts, inc for Rnd 17). Each extra increase round adds approximately 1 inch to the final diameter.

Care Instructions

Hand wash or machine wash on a gentle, cool cycle using mild detergent. Lay flat to dry on a flat surface to maintain the circular shape. Do not bleach. Iron on low heat if needed.

FAQ

Can I use acrylic yarn instead of cotton?

We strongly recommend cotton yarn only. Acrylic yarn can melt or scorch when warm dinner plates or hot coffee mugs are placed directly on top of the placemat.

How do I keep my flat circle from ruffling or curling?

Ruffling happens when there are too many increases in a round (the work waves). Curling happens when there are too few increases (the work cups like a bowl). Follow the exact stitch counts provided in Rnds 9 through 18, and ensure your tension remains consistent.

Can I make these in different colours for other seasons?

Yes! You can swap the mustard yellow for cream and the chocolate brown for soft grey to create a neutral modern farmhouse aesthetic, or use rich burgundy and orange for a vibrant autumn set.

Happy Crocheting!

I hope you enjoy creating these gorgeous sunflower placemats for your holiday table. Be sure to save this pattern to your Pinterest boards and leave a comment below to share what colors you decided to use!