Simple Woven Stitch Mat

Simple Woven Stitch Mat

This project is ideal for beginners who want to practice basic knitting techniques and create a functional item for their home. The woven stitch creates a textured fabric that is both sturdy and attractive, perfect for a mat or placemat.

Materials:

• Worsted weight yarn (200 yards)
• Knitting needles size US 8 (5mm)
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge:

20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in Woven Stitch pattern.

Abbreviations:

• CO: Cast on
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• Sl: Slip stitch purlwise
• wyif: With yarn in front
• Rep: Repeat
• BO: Bind off

Instructions:

1. Cast On:
   CO 36 stitches loosely.
2. Row 1 (Right Side):
   *K1, sl1 wyif; rep from * to end of row.
3. Row 2 (Wrong Side):
   *P1, sl1 wyif; rep from * to end of row.
4. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the piece measures approximately 18 inches from the cast-on edge, ending with a Row 2.
5. Bind Off:
   BO all stitches loosely in pattern.
6. Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle.

Finishing:

Block the mat to the final measurements if needed, to ensure a clean and flat finish.