Ripples Placemats

This is my favourite placemat so far. This undulating oval was inspired by the summer on the north shore of Nova Scotia, where the sea and sand bars are a gentle vista of wavy lines. You can use any cotton, but it was designed for (and looks best in) heavy fingering to light sport weights. You will need a regular crochet hook in whatever size suits your yarn, plus a double-ended Tunisian hook (4mm is probably good for most yarns in this range). Finished sizes are given in the pattern for 3 specific cotton yarns that I have tested and are easy to purchase online, but feel free to experiment with indie dyed cottons and cotton-linen blends with this one. The result will be worth it! As always, all techniques in the pattern are explained with photos and videos on my Youtube channel.