Whirlwind, the spiral storm formation funnelling at the centre. The complexity and severity of nature can bring disaster but in the creative perspective, it presents an energetic approach.
Streams of spiral strokes creating a balanced centre are the factors that inspired me to proceed with this project.
After seeing the great hit with my circular wheeling placemat, I was looking for another circular placemat or table mat. this time it was for my dining table. The pattern should be simple with an aggregated presentation.
I stumbled upon a pin on Pinterest. It just stuck with me. An idea emerged to make a contemporary design by expanding the circumference.
Here, comes my whirlwind approach to creating a contemporary kitchen decor or home decor. The combination is bringing excitement in your minimalistic dining table design. Without any extra effort, you are defining that family togetherness or those dinner dates.
Process:
The pattern for Whirlwind Table Mats – Coaster Set is very simple. The table mat or the coaster is a combination of Single Crochet (SC), Back Loop Single Crochet (BLOSC) and Skip Stitch (SS) stitches.
Pattern:-
Colour Selection – Sea blue as the main colour (MC) for table mats. Yellow, maroon and hot blue as contrasting colour (CC) for coasters.
TABLE MAT:-
R1: Start with Chain 22. From the 2nd chain SC in 6 next chains, Ch 1, SS next, 2 SC in next stitch, SC in next 11 stitches, SS last 2 in the chain, Ch 1 and turn. TOTAL 19 SC.
R2: BLOSC in next 13 SC, SC in ch -1 space, SC in next 6 SC, Ch 1 and turn. TOTAL 19 SC.
R3: BLOSC in next 6 SC, Ch 1, SS next, 2 SC in next stitch, SC in next 10 SC, SS last 2 SC, Ch 1 and turn. TOTAL 18 SC.
R4: BLOSC in next 12 SC, SC in ch -1 space, SC in next 6 SC, Ch 1 and turn. TOTAL 18 SC.
R5: BLOSC in next 6 SC, Ch 1, SS next, 2 SC in next stitch, SC in next 9 SC, SS last 2 SC, Ch 1 and turn. TOTAL 17 SC.
R6: BLOSC in next 11 SC, SC in ch -1 space, SC in next 6 SC, Ch 1 and turn. TOTAL 17 SC.
R7: BLOSC in next 6 SC, Ch 1, SS next, 2 SC in next stitch, SC in next 8 SC, SS last 2 SC, Ch 1 and turn. TOTAL 16 SC.
R8: BLOSC in next 10 SC, SC in ch -1 space, SC in next 6 SC, Ch 1 and turn. TOTAL 16 SC.
R9: BLOSC in next 6 SC, Ch 1, SS next, 2 SC in next stitch, SC in next 7 SC, SS last 2 SC, Ch 1 and turn. TOTAL 15 SC.
R10: BLOSC in next 9 SC, SC in ch -1 space, SC in next 6 SC, Ch 1 and turn. TOTAL 15 SC.
R11: BLOSC in next 6 SC, Ch 1, SS next, 2 SC in next stitch, SC in next 6 SC, SS last 2 SC, Ch 1 and turn. TOTAL 14 SC.
R12: BLOSC in next 8 SC, SC in ch -1 space, SC in next 6 SC, Ch 1 and turn. TOTAL 14 SC.
R13: BLOSC in next 6 SC, Ch 1, SS next, 2 SC in next stitch, SC in next 5 SC, SS last 2 SC, Ch 1 and turn. TOTAL 13 SC.
R14: BLOSC in next 7 SC, SC in ch -1 space, SC in next 6 SC, Ch 1 and turn. TOTAL 13 SC.
R15: BLOSC in all the stitches, including the skipped stitches of the previous rows. TOTAL 21 SC.
R16: BLOSC in 21 SC. TOTAL 21 SC.
Repeat 1-16 for 8 times. In R1 instead of chains stitches, you will get SC from the previous row.
Total pointed swirls should be 9. Sew in the BLOSC and chain only. Do not close the centre.
COASTER:-
I followed the same pattern as mentioned by Ann Mancini-Williams of Glamour 4 You.
Instead of closing the centre, I left 0.5″ of space to create a circular centre hole mimicking the table mat.
Product Specifications:
Defining Dimensions:-
- Diameter table mat: 16″
- Diameter coaster: 11″
Optional Alterations:-
- There are different ways where you can bring your own touch in the item.
- You can mix and match the colour combinations for table mats and coasters.
- Use one single colour for the complete set.
- Set a colour for coasters and one colour for table mats.
- Make a pair of table mat and coaster by picking 6 different colours for each pair.
Remember: do not over accessorize it. This hides the beauty of the pattern itself. Believe in elegant simplicity!!
In case, you have stuck anywhere or have any queries, kindly contact me.
Whirlwind Table Mats – Coaster Set
Style Aisle:
- Go crazy with experimental contrast colours with your furniture to pop out a section. Use the ways provided in Optional Alterations to decor your dining table as per your choice.
- For the stitches or pattern to be visible clearly, choose lighter shades of yarn.
- Choose a different mat colour other than your Dining table/Kitchen counter top.
- This is Optional. The rubber liner will avoid slippage on any base – wood, quartz, ceramic, cement, granite, zodiac etc.
- The liner should not pop out. Select matching colour or subtle colour for your mat.
- If you are short of hot pads you can use the coasters and save that precious table or countertop!
Materials:
- Yarn:
- Lily Sugar N Cream – Mod Blue– 1 cone
- Lily Sugar N Cream -Sunshine – 1 ball.
- Lily Sugar N Cream – Wine – 1 ball.
- Lily Sugar N Cream – Hot Blue – 1 ball.
- Crochet Hook: 5mm
- Needle
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape
- Stitch Markers: My stitch markers are the mini safety pins we get from clothing tags.
- Note: you can play around with different branded yarns as far as they give the synchronous flow of the pattern using a constant crochet hook.
- You can either go for the yarns with the same recommended crochet hook OR decide the yarn and change the crochet hooks along with the tightness on the crochet stitches as you proceed with the pattern.
- You can change the pattern to get a continuous flow.
Happy Crocheting!!!
APPENDIX
Care Instructions:
Quality Promise: If washed with care, then the elegant stitch guarantees perfection up to multiple washes. The wool quality might stretch upon multiple uses.
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