Nautical Placemat Free Crochet Pattern

Welcome, friend! If you’ve been looking for a crochet placemat pattern that blends classic stitches with coastal charm and a functional twist, you’re going to love this one. The Nautical Crochet Placemat with a Fabric Silverware Pocket is a long-time favorite in my shop, and I’m thrilled to offer the free version of the pattern right here on the blog. Purchase the ad free pdf in my ETSY or RAVELRY store.

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Not only is this placemat stylish and simple to make—it also has a sewn fabric triangle added to the side, creating the perfect little pocket for your silverware. Whether you’re decorating for a beach house, setting the table for a themed dinner, or looking for a year-round staple, this crochet placemat is a beautiful addition to any home.

A Coastal-Inspired Crochet Placemat You’ll Use Again and Again

This pattern has stood the test of time, and for good reason! It’s part of my Seaside Reflections Home Décor Collection, which includes 4 other coordinating crochet designs:

• A coastal Table Runner

• A charming Mug Rug

• A Round Basket

• And a practical Napkin Basket

Crochet one or crochet them all for a cohesive set that gives your kitchen or dining space a handmade, nautical vibe.

Why You’ll Love This Crochet Placemat Pattern

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned crocheter, you’ll appreciate the simplicity, flexibility, and charm of this design. Let’s dive into some of the key features:

 Pattern Highlights

• Beginner-friendly: Easy to follow with clear instructions.

• Easily accessible yarn: Works well with cotton or acrylic yarn.

• Customizable: Change the yarn color or fabric to match any season, holiday, or home décor.

• Functional design: The fabric silverware pocket adds a unique and practical touch.

• Helpful tutorial support: Video guides available for:

  • Adding the fabric silverware pocket

  • Working the spiked single crochet stitch
    

The Silverware Pocket is A Special Touch

One of the standout elements of this placemat is the sewn fabric triangle that’s tacked on to form a pocket. It’s perfect for slipping in a fork, knife, and spoon—making every place setting look extra polished and put together.

I used Waverly fabric from Walmart to create the nautical-themed pockets, but you can use any cotton fabric to match your theme. From patriotic prints for summer holidays to warm tones for Thanksgiving, the options are endless.The tutorial below will show you how to add fabric to your Nautical Placemat.

Customize It to Fit Your Style

Though this pattern was designed with a nautical theme in mind, you can easily adapt it to your personal décor:

• Use red, white, and blue for patriotic holidays

• Choose fall tones for Thanksgiving

• Try vibrant pastels for spring and Easter

• Or stick with neutral tones for year-round use

With just a few color changes and a fabric swap, you can remake this placemat to suit any holiday or season.

 

Nautical Placcemat With Silver Ware Pockets Free Crochet Pattern

Yarn Used:

Red Heart Super Saver; MC= White CC = Navy

Placemat – MC = White 125 yds; CC = Navy 25 yds

Gauge: 

4″x4″ = 14 st’s across x 13.5 rows high 

Swatch 
chain 26,
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1 & turn (25 st)
Row 2: sc in 1st st, *dc in nxt st, sc in nxt st* repeat across; ch 1 & turn (25 st)
Row 3- 18: Repeat row 1 & 2

Hook

H-8/5.00 mm

Stitch Guide:

MC = Main Color = White or Navy

CC = Contrasting Color = Navy or White

ch = Chain

sc = Single Crochet

bp sc = Back Post Single Crochet

h bp sc = High Back Post Single Crochet – wrap the hook high around the post, above the third loop to execute a back post sc

dc = Double Crochet

join w/ = join with

slp st = Slip Stitch

skp = Skip

sp. = Space

nxt = Next

prev. = previous

st./st’s = stitch or stitches

beg. = beginning

* * = Complete sequence between the stars, the number of times stated;

x = Times; example Repeat 2 x or 2 times; 3 x or 3 times and so on;

in = example “in nxt st” means you will be inserting the hook under the top two loops of the next stitch to complete stitch or sequence of stitches stated

Special Stitch Guide:

scss3 = Single Crochet Spike Stitch 3; insert hook two rows below and execute sc st, repeat 2x in that same st, for a total of 3 sc spike st’s 

scss2 = Single Crochet Spike Stitch 2; insert hook two rows below and execute sc st, repeat in that same st, for a total of 2 sc spike st’s

There are other crochet patterns that coordinate with this placemat.

You will find all 5 crochet patterns in this ebook. 1. mug rug 2. table runner, 3. square napkin basket and 4. round basket. When the placemat is included, that’s 5 patterns total. It rounds out to 2.oo a pattern. You can purchase it at my Ravelry or Etsy store….or Click the photo below. Bonus…it also includes the Cotton Baby Blue Blanket.

Seaside Reflections Placemat

Using H hook & holding one strand of MC, ch 48

Row 1:

sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; ch 1 & Turn (47 st)

Row 2 – 4:

sc in 1st st and in each ch across; ch 1 & Turn; at the end of Row 4, drop MC & pull up CC at the last pull through of the last sc of Row 4. (47 st) Cut MC leaving approx. a 6″ tail, to weave in later.

Row 5:

sc in 1st st; skp 1 st, scss3 in Row below; *skp 2 st’s, scss3 in row below* 14x; skp 1 st, sc in last st; drop CC & pulling up MC at the last pull through of this last sc; ch 1 & turn (2 sc & 15 scss3) Cut CC leaving approx. a 6″ tail, to weave in later.

Row 6-10:

sc in 1st st and in each st across; ch 1 & turn; at the end of Row 10, drop MC & pull up CC at the last pull through of the last sc of Row 10. (47 st) Cut MC leaving approx. a 6″ tail to weave in later.

Row 11:

sc in 1st st; skp 1 st, scss3 in Row below; *skp 2 st’s, scss3 in row below* 14x; skp 1 st, sc in last st; drop CC & pull up MC at the last pull through of this last sc; ch 1 & turn (2 sc & 15 scss3) Cut CC leaving approx. a 6″ tail, to weave in later.

The silver ware pockets on this Nautical Placemat are fun and functional. You can purchase the ad free pdf by clicking on the photo below.

Row 12-14:

sc in 1st st and in each st across; ch 1 & turn (47 st)

Row 15:

sc in 1st st; *dc in nxt st, sc in nxt st* repeat across; ch 1 & turn (47 st) This row will indicate the right side of your work.

Row 16:

sc in 1st st and in each st across; ch 1 & turn (47 st)

Row 17-30:

Repeat Row 15 & 16 consecutively

Row 31-33:

sc in 1st st and in each st across; ch 1 & turn; at the end of Row 33, drop MC & pull up CC at the last pull through of the last sc of Row 33 (47 st) Cut MC leaving approx. a 6″ tail, to weave in later.

The fabric pockets are easy to add to the Nautical Placemat.

Row 34:

sc in 1st st; skp 1 st, scss3 in Row below; *skp 2 st’s, scss3 in row below* 14x; skp 1 st, sc in last st; drop CC & pull up MC at the last pull through of the last sc; ch 1 & turn (2 sc & 15 scss3) Cut CC leaving approx. a 6″ tail, to weave in later.

Row 35-39:

sc in 1st st and in each st across; ch 1 & turn; at the end of Row 39, drop MC & pull up CC at the last pull through of the last sc of Row 39; ch 1 & turn (47 st)

Row 40:

sc in 1st st; skp 1 st, scss3 in Row below; *skp 2 st’s, scss3 in row below* 14x; skp 1 st, sc in last st; drop CC & pull up MC at the last pull through of this last sc; ch 1 & turn (2 sc & 15 scss3) Cut CC leaving approx. a 6″ tail, to weave in later.

Row 41-43:

sc in 1st st and in each st across; ch 1 & turn (47 st) Fasten off at the end of Row 44, weave in all ends. Steam block to keep ends of placemat from curling.
Finished Measurements : 16″ w x 12.5″ h 

Did you enjoy crocheting this placemat and adding silverware pockets?

Drop me a line to let me know if you created this placemat to fit your home or to gift to someone.

Want to go all in on a coastal or beachy theme? Don’t forget to check out the rest of the Seaside Reflections Collection:

• Seaside Table Runner Pattern

• Mug Rug Pattern

• Round Basket Pattern

• Square Napkin Basket Pattern

These coordinating pieces bring a cohesive handmade look to your dining or kitchen area.

Prefer to work from an easy-to-print, ad-free version?
Grab the entire eBook on Ravelry: Seaside Reflections Home Decor eBook

 

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