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.
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!
It’s getting hot here and the locusts are singing and the surprise lilies {also known as naked ladies} are popping up. This means the peak of summer is here in Kansas and fall is right around the corner. Anyone else ready for the autumn colors and cool crisp mornings?
This placemat uses the Day 8 Checkered Lace Knit Stitch, which is one of my favorites. I think it has so many possibilities!
About:
Available Sizes: One
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Beginner & Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Bonus: Video, Checklist
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Techniques:
Knit Flat {Back & Forth}
Knit & Purl Stitches
Lace Stitches
Clean Edge
Materials:
Yarn Weight: DK
Yardage: 85 – 95 yards {78 – 87 meters}
Suggested Yarn: Rowan Creative Linen
Needle Size: US 7 {4.5mm} Knitting Needles
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:
Click here to watch the “Checkered Lace Knit Stitch” video tutorial.
Beginner Pattern, Knit Flat {Back & Forth}:
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. I steam-blocked mine, which gives it a more professional look.
Advanced Beginner Pattern, Knit Flat {Back & Forth}:
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. I steam-blocked mine, which gives it a more professional look.
Abbreviations:
* – * – repeat between *
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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