A charming vintage crocheted placemat worked in small, joined square motifs to create an attractive openwork design. The finished piece has a crisp, geometric appearance with a decorative crocheted border.

Finished Size: 15½ × 22⅞ in. (39 × 57.5 cm)
Yarn: Susan Bates Anchor Mercerized Cotton #20, 5 balls (20 grams each), selected color
Gauge: 1 motif = 1⅞ in. (5 cm) square
Construction: Square motifs are crocheted and joined together, followed by a crocheted border
Stitches include: chain, slip stitch, single crochet, and double crochet

This is a lovely vintage thread-crochet table setting project, suitable for everyday use or as a decorative accent for a vintage-inspired dining room.