Make coasters, spa cloths, washcloths, or blankets, the choice is yours! Different yarn weights and fibres can be used but this affects the size of the square and the amount of yarn needed.
The pattern is charted and written out.

The square is worked flat, knitting back and forth in rows in a mosaic garter stitch. Mosaic knitting is one of the easiest colourwork techniques. It uses just one of the yarns at a time, while the other waits at the beginning of the round. All you need to know is how to knit and slip stitches to create an intricate pattern.

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Mosaic colorwork washcloth (made in Aran / 10-ply weight yarn) brightens your bathing or washing rituals. It makes a lovely, quick, easy gift and looks beautiful.
Knitted coasters (made in fingering or sport-weight yarn) are functional to protect your table, quick to make, and a great way to use up leftover yarns. Add a splash of colour and fun to your everyday life or when socializing with friends.

The Putukad (Bugs in Estonian) set of ten mosaic knitting patterns contains Honeybee, Dragonfly, Fly, Flutterby, Ladybird, Spider, Ant, Beetle, Moth1, Moth2, Butterfly Flight and Snail patterns.
Knit up a set of coasters in the same two contrasting colours or choose different ones for each coaster. Which one you would choose for your best friend?

One square in Sport / 5 ply
Yarn:
Sport / 5 ply.
50 g / 1.76 oz = 159 m / 174 yards
Approximate amounts:
MC and CC 10 g / 0.35 oz each colour

Needles: 3 mm / US 2½

Size:
15 x 15 cm / 6 x 6”

Gauge:
26 stitches x 52 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in mosaic pattern.

One square in Aran / 10 ply
Yarn:
Aran / Worsted / 10 ply.
50 g / 1.76 oz = 75 m / 82 yards
Approximate amounts:
MC and CC 27 g / 0.95 oz each colour

Needles: 4 mm / US 6

Size:
22 x 22 cm / 8¾ x 8¾”

Gauge:
20 stitches x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” in mosaic pattern.

Honeybee, Dragonfly, Fly, Flutterby, Ladybird, and Spider were released in 2019.
Ant, Beetle, and two Moths were added in 2023.
Snail, Grasshopper, Butterfly (from the Blooming Clean collection) and Ladybug were added in 2024.

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