Worked in a simple yet beautiful reversible stitch, the Trevarren Placemat Set exudes a modern graphic style suitable for both town and country tables.

The pattern is reversible with different looks on each side. The front face has a strong cellular pattern while the reverse side shows smooth undulating ribs with dotted pearls set in a neat grid.

The set includes instructions for two sizes of placemats plus matching coasters. Details are also given for an extra-thick hot-pad and larger tablemat to protect your table from hot dishes.
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PATTERN INFORMATION:

DIFFICULTY: Easy

TECHNIQUES: Knitting, purling, slipped stitches, increases & decreases.
Hot Pad only: Working with 2 ends of yarn held together.

SIZES:
Medium Placemat: 35x28cm/14x11 ins
Large Placemat: 40x30cm/16x12 ins

Hot Pad: 23x23cm/9x9 ins
Tablemat: 32x25cm/12.5x10 ins

Coasters: 12x12cm/4.75x4.75 ins

MATERIALS:
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran, 100% cotton, 85m/93 yds:50 gm ball in colour #637 Dolphin Blue.

Amounts required: This will depend on the items included in your set, eg:
. Medium place setting for 4 people: 8 balls.
. Medium set for 6, including 2 hot pads and 1 central tablemat: 16 balls.

• The pattern includes more information about the amount of yarn needed for individual components so you can estimate the amounts you will need for your own set.

Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select an Aran-weight or heavy worsted cotton or cotton/linen yarn with a recommended gauge of about 20 sts:10cm/4 ins using 4.5mm/US #7 needles.

. Note that the placemats and coasters are worked using a single strand of yarn while the hot pads and centre tablemat are worked with two strands of yarn held together.

Needles:
. Placemats & Coasters: Size 3.75mm/US #5 needles with 1 strand of yarn.
. Hot Pads & Tablemats: Size 4.5mm/US #7 needles with yarn held double.

Gauge: 21 sts & 30 rows:10cm/4 ins in Textured Rib using 3.75mm/US #5 needles and a single strand of yarn.

Notions: Row counter and tapestry needle for finishing.
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PATTERN NOTES:

Stitch Pattern:
This design uses a reversible stitch pattern from the book: Reversible Knitting Stitches - A Sourcebook of 250 Double-Sided Stitch Patterns by Moira Ravenscroft & Anna Ravenscroft. For more details, please click here.

Blogposts / Knitting Notes:
1: Seeing Double #1 – A new series on knitting with two ends of yarn
2: Seeing Double #6 – Mix n’ Match Sets
3: Seeing Double #7 – Tips and Techniques for working with doubled yarns

© Moira Ravenscroft, 2024

Website: www.wyndlestrawdesigns.com