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Rainbow Burst Table Mat – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Rainbow Burst Table Mat – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the dazzling and vibrant world of crochet! 🌈✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free pattern for a Rainbow Burst Table Mat—a lively and colorful creation perfect for brightening up your dining space, adding a cheerful touch to your décor, or crafting a stunning handmade gift! 🎉 Whether you love working with bold hues, creating dynamic and textured designs, or simply want to add a burst of joy to your crochet collection, this pattern will guide you through stitching up a beautifully structured mat with radiant colors and eye-catching details! 💖

This design embraces playful tones, intricate patterns, and cozy textures, bringing warmth and personality to your table setting! 🧶🌟 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Rainbow Burst Table Mat turns out just right—ready to enhance your space or become a treasured handmade keepsake! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out vibrant reds, sunny yellows, deep blues, and let’s stitch up a mesmerizing rainbow table mat! ✨

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🌈 Rainbow Burst Crochet Table Mat Pattern

Brighten up your space with this vibrant round crochet table mat! Featuring radiating rainbow rings and a lacy scalloped border, it’s perfect for centerpieces, plant displays, or colorful home decor.

✨ Skill Level

Advanced Beginner – Uses basic stitches with color changes and shell edging.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 16–18 inches (40–45 cm) diameter using worsted weight yarn and 4.0 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight cotton yarn in:

    • White

    • Light blue

    • Blue

    • Purple

    • Pink

    • Yellow

    • Green

  • 4.0 mm crochet hook

  • Tapestry needle for weaving ends

  • Scissors

  • Stitch markers (optional)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
hdc – Half Double Crochet
dc – Double Crochet
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
inc – Increase (2 stitches in one stitch)
st(s) – Stitch(es)
FO – Fasten Off

🌀 Table Mat Base

Start with color A (White or center color):

  1. MR, 12 dc into ring (12)

  2. inc in each st (24)

  3. (1 dc, inc) around (36)

  4. (2 dc, inc) around (48)

  5. (3 dc, inc) around (60)

  6. (4 dc, inc) around (72)

  7. (5 dc, inc) around (84)

  8. (6 dc, inc) around (96)

  9. (7 dc, inc) around (108)

  10. (8 dc, inc) around (120)

  11. (9 dc, inc) around (132)

💡 Color Tip: Change colors every 1–2 rounds for a rainbow effect. We recommend transitioning through colors in this order: white → pink → purple → blue → green → yellow → light blue → white (again near the border).

Continue:

  1. (10 dc, inc) around (144)

  2. (11 dc, inc) around (156)

  3. (12 dc, inc) around (168)

  4. dc in each st around (168)

  5. Repeat another round of dc (optional for size), FO.

🪷 Scalloped Edge

Join light blue yarn in any st:

  1. Skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st – repeat around.

  2. At end of round, sl st to base of first shell, FO and weave ends.

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Steam block gently to flatten and shape the mat evenly.

  • Weave in all yarn tails securely.

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Use gradient yarn cake instead of changing colors manually

  • Add gold or silver threads for a festive look

  • Make multiple and stitch them together for a larger rug

This colorful mandala-style mat brings sunshine to your table and makes a fun stash-busting project! 🌈💫


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