Practice double-ended crochet with festive mats. This pattern accompanies the article on crochet with the double-ended hook (Tunisian double-ended, also commonly known as cro-hook or Crochet on the Double).

•Finished Size: About 11” tall and 18” wide.

•Yarn: Louet MerLin Fine/Sport Weight (60% linen, 40% merino; 250 yd 229 m/3½ oz 100 g): #01 champagne (A), 3 hanks; #65 golden rod (B), #47 terra-cotta (C), #64 dusty rose (D), 1 hank each. Note: Makes 4 placemats.

•Hook: Sizes F/5 (3.75 mm) double-ended crochet hook and E/4 (3.5 mm) regular crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.