The Dear Heart Placemat/tablemat is a heart-shaped placemat that is the perfect addition to your dinning for two. Add a personal touch to that special evening with your loved one that will say how much you care without uttering a single word!

The heart is made using Tunisian crochet technique that creates wonderful texture. This pattern includes simple shaping and it is a great first project if you would like to step beyond the basics. You can whip up the set in an evening, which makes it perfect for last minute project!

Skills required
Chain, Tunisian crochet technique (alternating forward and return passes), Tunisian simple stitch (tss), Tunisian full stitch (tfs, increase st), return pass with decrease (dec), Tunisian simple stitch bind-off, blocking.

Materials and tools
Scheepjes Stone Washed (78% Cotton, 22% Acrylic | Sport | 50 g (1.8 oz) = 130 m (142 yds)), (#836) Tourmaline 2 skeins
Approx. 40 g per 1 heart (not including yarn used for a swatch)

Tunisian crochet hook size 4.0 mm (US size G/6) with cable (at least 20 cm (8”)) or size to obtain the gauge
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Notes
Similar sport weight yarns may be substituted; please check gauge.
Number of loops on hook equals number of sts for row counting before RP.
The tablemat is worked flat with RS always facing from right to left.