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Checkerboard Placemat (Free Pattern)
Checkerboard Placemat
MATERIALS: 100g/3.5 oz worsted weight yarn.
1 pair 4mm/6 US needles
1 darning needle
TENSION: 19 sts & 26 rows = 10 cm/4 in on 4mm/6 US needles
Size: 30.5cm/ 12 in X 40.5cm/ 16 in
Directions:
Cast on 76 stitches.
Knit 18 rows.
*Row 1: K10, (p8, k8) to last 18 sts, p8, k10.
Row 2: K18, (p8, k8) to last 10sts, k10.
Work rows 1 and 2 six times.
Row 3: K18, (p8, k8) to last 10 sts, k10.
Row 4: K10, (p8, k8) to last 18 sts, p8, k10.
Work rows 3 and 4 six times.*
Repeat from * to * once more.
Knit 18 rows.
Cast off.
This pattern is for personal use only. It is not to be used for profit. Selling copies of this pattern or selling the finished product of this pattern is strictly prohibited without written permission of the copyright owner.
Copyright © 2009 Nittineedles
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Hmmm.....Maybe I should design the matching dishcloth. |
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That pattern would look nice on a table runner, too. Across a dining room table with a nice bowl of fruit or a vase of flowers set on it in the center of the table. Nice candles and candleholders, maybe pewter holders, would like nice. Yep, it would make a very nice runner. |
Thank you! This is what I have been looking for! A relatively simple knit placemat pattern with an eye appealing design or texture. |
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You're welcome. |
How many placemats can you knit out of one 100 gm. ball? Thanks. |
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See reply below. |
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One and a bit. |
I am confused. After 18 rows do you knit #1 6 times then #2 6 times etc. This is the way I am doing it and it is not as seen in the picture. |
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After the first 18 knit rows work in the following order: *Row 1, Row 2, Row 1, Row 2, Row 1, Row 2, Row 1, Row 2, Row 1, Row 2, Row 1, Row 2, Row 3, Row 4, Row 3, Row 4, Row 3, Row 4, Row 3, Row 4, Row 3, Row 4, Row 3, Row 4* Repeat from * to * once more. |
I would like to use 100% acrylic yarn using two strands...will that work? If it will work should I go up a size needle? I want to start right away...love it! Marsha |
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Knit a swatch. Your tension should be as stated in the pattern. |
You are so kind to write back so soon...I am a novice but I know I can do this. How many stitches in a swatch and is the tension the gauge? I am sorry to be so needy. M |
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We were all beginners once. Cast on 25 sts and knit 30 rows with the yarn and needles you will use to knit the placemat. When you're finished, you should have close to the tension/gauge stated in the pattern. A little off is OK as it's only a place mat, not a fitted sweater.lol |
Oh my gosh, here I am again. I am using double strand acrylic and a size 6 needle...love the pattern but because of the double strand the placemat was 18 inches long and I really want to cut it down to 16in. As I said, I am a beginner and for the life of me cannot figure how to cast on 8 stitches less stitches and then do the pattern. I tried, honestly over and over and cannot figure it out. I know I am a bother...but I really want to use two strands but cast on only 68 stitiches..that makes a perfect size but the I cannot figure how to change the pattern. Marsha |
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Just leave off the last block of eight stitches before the K10 border. |
I just wrote this down and will see if I understand when I go to the actual knitting. I thank you so much...I am a pest I know. |
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You are not a pest! How will you learn if you don't ask questions? |
That's nothing like I expected to see...not after reading the title. I like it a lot more than what I thought I was going to see. I can see the placemats being done in a number of interesting colors that would compliment people's kitchens. I also think that this is a great pattern for covers for throw pillows. It's a very attractive, easy to fit in with any decor, type of pattern.