These sturdy placemats will make a welcome addition to any kitchen or dining room. The knit linen stitch creates a firm, flexible fabric that stands up to constant wear while providing a beautiful woven effect. Choose as many or as few colors as you like, whatever matches your decor or place settings. By varying the number of colors used, along with the order in which they are knit, one can achieve endless possibilities.

This pattern is knit using the linen stitch which mimics the look of a woven fabric. Each row is a series of k1 or p1 followed by a slipped stitch. The pattern is very repetitive and easy to knit.