Farmhouse Knitted Placemat Pattern
Fall in love with this farmhouse knitted placemat pattern with it’s rustic charm, yet luxurious appeal that adds warmth and character to every table. The linen fabric paired with the checkered lace stitch provides a beautiful combination for a summer DIY placemat.
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Are you looking to spruce up your own kitchen or seeking a thoughtful handmade gift? This modern checkered lace placemat makes the perfectly practical, heartfelt gift for someone special.
About the Pattern
Available Sizes: One
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Skill Level: Beginner & Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Bonus: Video, Checklist
Pattern Name: Success
Techniques
Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:
Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
Knit & Purl Stitches
Increase & Decrease Stitches
Clean Edge (Advanced Version Only)
This knitted placemat uses the Day 8 Checkered Lace Knitting Stitch, which is one of my favorites. It has so many possibilities!
Yarn & Substitutions
Yarn Weight: DK
Yardage: 85 – 95 yards (78 – 87 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Rowan Creative Linen
I’ve been searching for the perfect Jute yarn, one that isn’t too rough on my hands, with no luck. I decided to try linen instead, however it’s a little stiff to work. Then I found a 50/50 cotton linen blend that’s soft and has that rustic farmhouse feel that I’ve been looking for!
Needles & Notions
US 7 (4.5mm) Knitting Needles
Gauge
15 STS & 20 rows per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below, before blocking
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Details
Measurements before blocking: 9” Wide x 8 1/2” (23cm x 22cm)
Measurements after blocking: 9 3/4” Wide x 9 1/4” (25cm x 24cm)
Gauge: 15 STS & 20 rows per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 2.1oz (40g)
Notes
Not reversible.
The CO edge is the width.
Knit using the checkered lace knit stitch.
Knit holding 2 strands of DK yarn throughout.
Video
Knitting Abbreviations
*– * – repeat between * to end of round
BO – bind-off in pattern
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
K1TBL – knit 1 stitch through the back loop
K2TOGTBL – knit 2 together, through the back loop
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
RS – right side
S1PW – slip one stitch purl-wise
STS – stitches
WS – wrong side
WYIF – with yarn in front
YO – yarn over
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Beginner Pattern Instructions
Holding 2 strands of yarn
CO 33 STS
Row 1 (WS): *K3, P3* K3
Row 2 (RS): P3 *K3, P3*
Row 3 (WS): *K3, P3* K3
Row 4 (RS): K3 *YO, S1PW, K2TOGTBL, PSSO, YO, K3*
Row 5 (WS): *P3, K3*
Row 6 (RS): K3 *P3, K3*
Row 7 (WS): *P3, K3* P3
Row 8 (RS): P3 *K3, YO, S1PW, K2TOGTBL, PSSO, YO* K3, P3
Repeat rows 1-8, 4 more times for a total of 5 repeats.
Repeat rows 1-3
Last Row: BO in the row 2 pattern
To End:
Weave in the ends.
No blocking necessary.
Steam-block for a more professional look.
Advanced Beginner Pattern
Holding 2 strands of yarn.
CO 35 STS
Row 1 (WS): WYIF S1PW *K3, P3* K3 WYIF S1PW
Row 2 (RS): K1TBL, P3 *K3, P3* K1TBL
Row 3 (WS): WYIF S1PW *K3, P3* K3 WYIF S1PW
Row 4 (RS): K1TBL, K3 *YO, S1PW, K2TOGTBL, PSSO, YO, K3* K1TBL
Row 5 (WS): WYIF S1PW *P3, K3* WYIF S1PW
Row 6 (RS): K1TBL, K3 *P3, K3* K1TBL
Row 7 (WS): WYIF S1PW *P3, K3* P3 WYIF S1PW
Row 8 (RS): K1TBL, P3 *K3, YO, S1PW, K2TOGTBL, PSSO, YO* K3, P3, K1TBL
Repeat rows 1-8, 4 more times for a total of 5 repeats.
Repeat rows 1-3
Last Row: BO in the row 2 pattern
To End:
Weave in the ends.
No blocking necessary or steam-block for a more professional look.
Care Instructions
Wash in the lowest temperature necessary. High heat can weaken the fibers.
Do not use bleach. Lay them out in the sun if you need to brighten your whites.
Lay flat to dry. Do not tumble dry.
Did you know that linen becomes softer with each wash?
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