This Patriotic Placemat is actually quite simple to make, with a dramatic look. What a great way to dress up your picnics with some pride! This placemat pattern includes a video to show the basic techniques needed to make the placemat.

Size:
Large 15.5 x 19.5” (samples in pictures are this size)
Medium 13.5 x 17.5”

Yarn:
Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton: 100% cotton, 2 oz/57 g/99 yd/90 m per skein
Color A: 106 Blueberry 35g
Color B: 113 Hot Pepper 55g
Color C: 98 Vanilla 35g

Needle:
US 7/4.5mm ~ long straight needles or 16” or longer circular needles

Gauge:
16 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Stitches and Skills used:
k ~ knit
p ~ purl
kfb ~ knit in front and back of stitch
ssk ~ slip slip knit (explained)
ws ~ wrong side
rs ~ right side
st(s) ~ stitch(es)