Description

Chicken Place Mat Set – 1980s Crochet Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: Place mat 16″ x 18″; Coaster 3¾” x 4½”; Napkin ring 7½” around

Farmhouse kitchens have always loved a good chicken motif, and this vintage 1980s crochet pattern brings it to the table in the sweetest way. Rather than traditional yarn, this quirky decoration pattern is crocheted from cotton fabric strips, giving the finished place mat wonderful texture and durability. Shaped into a full chicken silhouette complete with a comb, beak, and wattle, this fun animal-motif set also includes a coordinating egg-shaped coaster and a matching napkin ring, all worked up quickly with a large P hook — a satisfying weekend project for the table.

Download Free PDF: Chicken Place Mat

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Place mat is worked flat in rows, shaping the chicken’s body, tail, and head with increases and decreases, then edged around the outer silhouette; the comb, beak, and wattle are added afterward as small crocheted details. The egg coaster and napkin ring are worked in continuous rounds with a contrasting crochet-cotton edging.
Finished Measurements: Place mat 16″ x 18″; coaster 3¾” x 4½”; napkin ring 7½” around.
Pattern Style: Written in standard US crochet terms, with full stitch guide and special stitches defined.
Stitches: Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet; sc/hdc/dc-2-together decreases.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: 45″-wide lightweight cotton fabric — ¾ yard white print, plus a small amount each of red and yellow, cut into ¾” strips; small amount of red size 10 crochet cotton for edging.
Substitute Yarn: This pattern is worked from fabric strips rather than traditional yarn; for a similar bulky texture, substitute with T-shirt yarn – “tarn” (such as Paintbox Yarns Recycled T-Shirt) or chunky yarn (such as DMC Natura XL).
Crochet Hook Size: US P wooden hook for the main pieces, plus a No. 0 steel hook for the crochet-cotton edging (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends and sewing pieces together.
Gauge: P hook, 6 sc = 3″; 7 sc rows = 3″.

This is a digitally restored PDF crochet pattern
Simply click the download link above to receive an instant, easy-to-read PDF. The pattern is clearly written with complete instructions and measurements, ready to print.