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 & Mobile Friendly

Bonus: Video, Checklist

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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