If you don't want to work with plarn but you do want to make a red, white and blue placemat, then try this cotton crochet pattern from Jessie At Home. This is an easy crochet pattern in that it's worked in single crochet stitches only, but you'll have to do some increasing and decreasing since this crochet pattern is made on the diagonal.

Red, White, and Blue Plarn Crochet Placemats
Placemats like these would make a fabulous addition to your outdoor picnic table, especially when celebrating holidays like Memorial Day and the 4th of July. They are made with plarn, an interesting
Crocheted Patriotic Basket Pattern
Make your 4th July holiday more creative and fruitful by creating this patriotic crochet basket. Use this basket for decor and presenting sweet treats to your friends on this Memorial Day. Working on
Patriotic Crochet Dishcloth Pattern
Celebrate the coming patriotic day in an exciting and new way by creating these red, white, and blue color dishcloths. For working on this crochet project, you need Red Heart's super soft cotton
Crochet Patriotic Heart Ornament
This crochet patriotic heart (or American flag heart) makes a beautiful handmade decoration for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, or Labor Day. You can use this heart as an ornament as I did, or you can
Crochet Square Placemat Potholder
Crochet Potholders are versatile. You have a choice to make them in any shape you wish. By using different combination and variety of Crochet Stitches, you can give them a lovely textured look. They