Crochet Oval Hot Mat

Create a stunning oval hot mat with the art of crochet! This versatile and practical accessory will not only protect your surfaces from hot pots and pans but also add a touch of elegance to your kitchen decor. With just a few simple crochet stitches, you can transform a ball of yarn into a beautiful and functional oval hot mat. Crocheting an oval hot mat is a great project for both beginners and experienced crocheters. It allows you to practice your crochet skills while creating a useful item for your home. Plus, it's a portable project that you can take with you wherever you go, making it perfect for on-the-go crocheting. So grab your crochet hook, choose your favorite yarn, and get ready to crochet a one-of-a-kind oval hot mat that will impress both your guests and yourself!

Skill: Beginner

Size: About 10” wide, 7” long

Materials: Clark’s O.N.T. Cotton Rug Yarn (or double strand Worsted Weight Cotton) – Green.

Crochet Hook: Size G-6 (4.25 mm)

Hot MatRnd 1: (Right Side) Starting at center, ch 17, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 14 ch, 3 sc in last ch, working in unused lps of starting ch on other side, sc in next 14 ch; join with sl st to front lp of first sc. (34 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, (sc in next 15 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc) twice; join with sl st to front lp of first sc. (38 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, * (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) twice, sc in next 15 sc; rep from * once more; join with sl st to front lp of first sc. (42 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, * sc in next 15 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) twice; rep from * once more; join with sl st to front lp of first sc. (46 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, * (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) twice, sc in next 15 sc; rep from * once more; join with sl st to front lp of first sc. (50 sc)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, * sc in next 15 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) twice; rep from * once more; join with sl st to front lp of first sc. (54 sc)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, * (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) twice, sc in next 15 sc; rep from * once more; join with sl st to front lp of first sc. (58 sc)

Rnd 8: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, * sc in next 15 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc) twice; rep from * once more; join with sl st to both lps of first sc. (62 sc)

Rnd 9: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, * (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc) twice, sc in next 15 sc; rep from * once more; join with sl st to front lp of first sc. (66 sc)

Rnd 10: Ch 1, turn, working in both loops, sc in same st as joining, ch 3, skip next 2 sc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next sc, ch 3, skip next 2 sc, * sc in next sc, ch 3, skip next 2 sc, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next sc, ch 3, skip next 2 sc; rep from * around; join with sl st to first sc. (11 shells)

Rnd 11: * Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in ch-1 sp, ch 3, sl st in next sc; rep from * around. Finish off and weave in ends.