I love this stitch. It’s so simple to knit – but looks much more complicated than it is. Perfect for placemats and coasters, and it works beautifully in any shades to complement your kitchen, dining room or lounge.

They also make a thoughtful gift, especially for a new home.

CONSTRUCTION
Knitted flat in one piece from the bottom up.

TECHNIQUES USED
Cast on, knit, purl, slip stitch technique sometimes called mosaic colour work, cast off.

YARN
One 50g ball each of dk weight yarn in shades A, shade B and shade C.
This amount of yarn makes 3 mats and 6 coasters.
Metres for each shade: 115m/125yds.

SUGGESTED KNITTING NEEDLES
4mm.

GAUGE (tension)
32 stitches and 48 rows to 10cm square over pattern using 4mm needles.
It is important to obtain the correct gauge so do work a swatch before you start the pattern and change your needle size to achieve the correct gauge if you need to.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Mat 22.5cm x 20cm,
Coaster 10cm x 10cm.

Click on the following links for my How To videos that may help with this pattern: Slip Stitch Purlwise.

NEED HELP?
I am here for you! Pop into the Skipton studio, send an email, or check out the Purl &Jane YouTube channel for tips, inspiration and guidance including handy resources like gauge (tension) guides and how to tutorials.