This pattern is written in UK terminology.

The pattern can be adapted to make placemats, simply by shortening the body of the runner.

Using baby yarn, the stitch count can be increased to make a darling little baby blanket.

There is a note just under the Payment Section that says there is a free version available as well. This is not true… I honestly can’t explain why this note appears there, as this pattern has never been offered for free… I have logged a query with Ravelry, and hope this gets resolved soon.