Modern Classic Place Mat Free Vintage Crochet Pattern

Modern Classic Place Mat S756 Vintage Crochet Pattern is rectangle with a lace look in between rows and a nice wider edging made of single crochets.

Measures approximately 12 x 18 inches

MATERIALS:
NOTE: Considering the size hook used, I'd be tempted to use Aunt Lydias size 3 crochet thread
2 balls size 10 cotton crochet thread  See Note About Threads

Crochet hooks number 4 and number 1

Starting at long end with hook number 4, ch 95.

1st Row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, * half dc in next ch, sc in next ch. Repeat from * across, ending with half dc in last ch. Ch 1, turn.

2nd Row: Sc in first half dc, * half dc in next sc, sc in next half dc. Repeat from * across, ending with half dc in last sc. Ch 1, turn,

3rd - 46th Rows: Repeat 2nd row, ch 1 at end of 4th row and turn.

EDGING:
1st Round: Sc closely around edges, making 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc.

2nd Round: Sc in each sc around, making 3 sc in center sc of each corner. Join. Repeat 2nd round until 6 rounds have been completed. Join. Turn.

7th Round: Sl st in each sc around. Join. Cut thread, weave ends in and block to measurements.