So I was working on a sampler of coasters to decide what would work best in my house. When making coasters, I started making up some things up instead of just following other patterns. This coaster is very simple to knit, and I figured that I might as well share the pattern with y'all.Materials
- Size 6 knitting needles
- gauge: 6 sts/inch, 15 rows/2 inches over stockinette
- yarn needle to weave in loose ends
- worsted weight wool (1 50 g ball can make multiple coasters)
- Finished Size: 3.75 stitches Square
- Cast on 23 sts
- Work 4 rows in seed stitch: K1, *P1, K1* repeat from * across
- RS Row: K1, P1, K1, P1, K15, P1, K1, P1, K1
- WS Row: K1, P1, K1, P17, K1, P1, K1
- Repeat the RS and WS rows until you have completed a total of 26 rows completed
- Work 3 rows in seed stitch: K1, *P1, K1* repeat from * across
- Bind off, keeping with seed stitch pattern (K1, *P1, K1* repeat from * across)
- Weave in loose ends
- Block if the coaster is curling.
The coaster may curl up, but it was able to lay flat without blocking. Blocking eliminated the curling completely.
Enjoy!
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Abbreviations Used in this pattern:
K - knit
P - purl
WS - wrong side
RS - right side
This knit coaster pattern was created by ChemKnits for your personal or charity use. You are not distribute or reprint this pattern without the permission of ChemKnits. © 2010 ChemKnits
Im just starting out as a knitter, and have been working on washcloths/scarfs... this is the first time i've seen a pattern for a coaster and its so simple but I never thought about that!! Great idea :)
ReplyDeleteCoasters are great for early projects, you will get a lot of satisfaction from finishing a project quickly.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by!
thank you for the coaster pattern. i LOVE coasters.
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You're very welcome. Happy Knitting!
ReplyDeleteJust wondering why you chose wool, as I would think they would need to be washed from time to time. What about cotton or acrylic?
ReplyDeleteGreat Question! I chose wool because that is the yarn that I had on hand. Cotton or acrylic would also work well for this pattern.
DeleteThis could also be a scrubbie!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I might make it a bit bitter, but it would make a great scrubbie :)
Delete*bigger* not bitter
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