SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
- #144 Magenta, 1 Ball
- Lion Brand Knitting Needles Size 7 (4 1/2mm)
- Lion Brand Stitch Markers
- Lion Brand Large-Eyed Blunt Needle
- SIZE:
- About 11x 18 1/2in, after blocking
- GAUGE:
- 19 sts + 29 rows = about 4in in St st (k on RS, p on WS), unblocked
- BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
DIRECTIONS:
To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.PLACEMAT:
Cast on 86 sts.
Knit 2 rows.
Row 1 (RS): K4 for border, * place marker (pm), work Row 1 of Chart; rep from * to last 4 sts, pm, k4 for border.
Row 2 (WS): K3, p1, * sm, work next row of Chart; rep from * to last marker, sm, p1, k3.
Row 3 (RS): K4, * sm, work next row of Chart; rep from * to last marker, sm, k4.
Rep Rows 2 and 3, keeping first and last 4 sts in border pattern as established and working 26-st repeat of Chart 3 times between markers, until all 38 rows of Chart have been completed TWICE for a total of 76 Chart rows.
Knit 2 rows.
Bind off.
FINISHING:
Weave in ends.
BLOCKING:
Soak Placemat in lukewarm water with a small amount of wool wash for about 15 minutes, then roll gently in a towel to remove as much water as possible. Lay Placemat onto a dry towel, shape gently to finished measurements and allow to dry.
NOTES:
Placemat is worked back and forth in rows, following Chart.
First and last 4 sts are worked in 3 sts of Garter st (k every st) and 1 st of St st (k on RS, p on WS) for side borders.
Read RS rows of Chart from right to left and WS rows from left to right.
When you see 'as established' in the instructions, this means to continue in the current pattern st, lining up sts as in previous rows.
ABBREVIATIONS:
k = knit
p = purl
rep = repeat
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side