How to Crochet Boot Tray Mat With Raised Edge (The Puddle Mat)

Welcome to this fun and easy project where you'll make a wonderful Crochet Boot Tray Mat, also known as “The Puddle Mat.” It's perfect for catching dirt and moisture from your boots and shoes. Plus, it has a stylish raised edge to keep spills contained. Don't worry, I'll walk you through each step!

![A completed Crochet Boot Tray Mat with a raised edge, featuring two colors: Charcoal Gray and Slate Blue. It sits attractively on a tiled floor.]

Why You'll Love This Pattern

This mat is not only functional but also a lovely addition to your entryway. It's great for beginners and can be completed in just a few hours. Plus, it's a fantastic way to practice your double crochet stitches!

In This Post

• What You'll Need
• Stitches You'll Use in This Pattern
• Pattern Details
• Abbreviations
• Special Stitches
• Let's Get Started: Full Pattern Instructions
• Assembly / Putting It All Together
• Finishing
• Full Recipe-Card-Style Summary Box
• What's Next?

What You'll Need

• Yarn:
  • Bulky (5): This is a thicker yarn, which makes stitches easier to see. You'll need:
    • Color A: Charcoal Gray (approximately 400 yards)
    • Color B: Slate Blue (approximately 200 yards)
• Crochet Hook:
  • 6.5 mm (K-10.5 US): This hook works well with bulky yarn.
• Tapestry Needle: This is used for weaving in the ends of your yarn.
• Scissors: To cut your yarn.
• Stitch Markers (optional but helpful): These can mark the beginning of rounds or help you track specific stitches.
• Non-slip Fabric (optional): This can be attached to the bottom for additional grip.
• Blocking Tools (optional): These can help you shape your mat properly.

Stitches You'll Use in This Pattern

• Chain (ch): This creates the starting loops for your work.
  1. To make a chain, hold the yarn, wrap it around your crochet hook, and pull through.
• Double Crochet (dc): This forms the main stitch of your mat.
  1. Yarn over and insert your hook into the stitch.
  2. Yarn over again and pull through.
  3. You will have three loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops.
  4. Yarn over again and pull through the last two loops.
• Slip Stitch (sl st): This is used to join rounds together.
  1. Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, and pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.

Pattern Details

• Skill Level: Beginner
• Finished Size: 22 inches (56 cm) long and 14 inches (35 cm) wide, with a raised edge height of 2 inches (5 cm).
• Estimated Time to Complete: Approximately 6 hours
  • Body: 4 hours
  • Raised Edge: 2 hours
• Yarn Amounts:
  • Color A: 400 yards
  • Color B: 200 yards
• Terms: This pattern uses US crochet terms.

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)

Special Stitches

• Raised Edge Stitch:
  1. In each corner, work [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] into the same stitch to create a corner.
  2. For the straight edges, work 2 dc in each edge, making corners as described.

Let's Get Started: Full Pattern Instructions

Body of the Mat

Foundation

1. Chain 50.

Row 1

2. Double crochet (dc) in the 4th chain from your hook and in each chain across. (You should have 48 dc total.)

Row 2

3. Chain 3 (this counts as your first dc), then turn your work.
4. Double crochet in each stitch across. (48 dc)

Rows 3-28

5. Repeat Row 2 for 26 more rows. (Each row will have 48 dc.)
   At this point, the mat should measure about 14 inches wide.

Change to Color B

6. On the last double crochet of Row 28, switch to Slate Blue by finishing the last stitch with the new color.

Row 29

7. Chain 3, then turn your work.
8. Double crochet in each stitch across. (48 dc)

Rows 30-34

9. Repeat Row 29 for 4 more rows. (You will have 48 dc in each row.)
   Now, the body ends with 5 rows of Color B.

Raised Edge

Preparation for Edge

10. Don’t turn your work. Instead, you will work around the entire perimeter of the mat.
11. Starting from the bottom left corner, double crochet into each stitch across the long edge.
12. In each corner, work 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc into the same stitch to create corners.

Round 1

13. Continue around the mat, working double crochets evenly across all edges and making corner stitches as you did above.
14. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the top of the chain 3 from the beginning of this round.

Round 2

15. Chain 3, then double crochet in each stitch around, making the corner stitches as before.
16. Join with a slip stitch.

Round 3

17. Repeat Round 2 for another round.
    The raised edge will now be approximately 2 inches high from the base of the mat.

Assembly / Putting It All Together

1. Weave in all ends using your tapestry needle. This means threading the needle with your yarn and going through the stitches to hide the loose ends.
2. Optional: If you like, you can attach non-slip fabric to the bottom side of the mat for extra durability.
3. Blocking (optional): Lightly steam block the mat to shape its edges. To block, use a steam iron lightly over the mat without touching the yarn directly.

Finishing

• Final Dimensions of the Finished Item: Approximately 22 inches (56 cm) long, 14 inches (35 cm) wide, with a raised edge height of 2 inches (5 cm).

Full Recipe-Card-Style Summary Box

• Title: Crochet Boot Tray Mat With Raised Edge (The Puddle Mat)
• Yield: 1
• Description: A functional and decorative mat designed to catch dirt and moisture from shoes and boots.
• Materials List:
  • Bulky yarn: 400 yards Charcoal Gray, 200 yards Slate Blue
• Tools List:
  • 6.5 mm (K-10.5 US) crochet hook
  • Tapestry needle
  • Scissors
  • (Optional) Stitch markers, non-slip fabric, blocking tools
• Instructions:
  1. Ch 50.
  2. Dc in the 4th ch from hook and in each ch across (48 dc).
  3. Ch 3, turn. Dc in each st across (48 dc).
  4. Repeat Row 2 for 26 more rows (48 dc each).
  5. Switch to Color B on last dc of Row 28.
  6. Ch 3, turn. Dc in each st across (48 dc).
  7. Repeat for 4 more rows (48 dc each).
  8. Work around perimeter: dc in each st across and corners (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc).
  9. Join with sl st to complete Round 1.
  10. Ch 3, dc around, join with sl st for Round 2.
  11. Repeat Round 2 for Round 3.
• Notes: Be sure to check your gauge and maintain even tension throughout your work.

What's Next?

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