The Reject Placemats
by Ann Marie Santos
I came up with this design while at work listening to my supervisor talking about another team leaving a mess behind. More inspiration came after having dinner out with my kids (ages 2 & 1 at the time) and watching them try and eat with forks bigger than life. I originally called them the “No Mess Kits” but after the pattern was rejected from an online magazine, I changed it to be silly. Enjoy!!!
SIZE
Large, Small (shown in both sizes)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Moss Stitch Placemats: 13.5 inches x 10.5 inches (10 inches x 7 inches)
Diagonal Rib Placemats: 13 inches x 10.5 inches (10 inches x 7 inches)
MATERIALS
[MC] Lily Sugar ‘n Cream [100% cotton; 95 yd/87 m per 56.7g skein]; color: Americana Ombre; 2 [1] skeins
Alternate colors:
Lily Sugar ‘n Cream [100% cotton; 95 yd/87 m per 56.7g skein]; color: Shaded Denim; 2 [1] skeins
Lily Sugar ‘n Cream [100% cotton; 95 yd/87 m per 56.7g skein]; color: Playtime; 2 [1] skeins
Peaches & Cream [100% cotton; 95 yd/87 m per 56.7g skein]; color: Peppermint; 2 [1] skeins
1 set(s)
Size F crochet hook
Yarn needle
GAUGE
19 sts x 32 rows = 4 inches over Moss stitch
18 sts x 25 rows = 4 inches over Diagonal rib
PATTERN NOTES
Placemat is worked sideways. The stitch patterns are reversible. Directions are given for large placemat. Numbers in parentheses are for the small placemat. Two balls of the specified yarn is enough to make one large and one small mat.
Moss Stitch (over even number of stitches)
Rows 1 and 2: *K1, P1, rep from * across.
Rows 3 and 4: *P1, K1, rep from * across.
Diagonal Rib (multiple of 4 stitches)
Rows 1 & 2: *
Row 3: *P1,
Row 4: *K1, P2, K1, rep from * across
Rows 5 & 6: *P2,
Row 7: Rep row 4
Row 8: Rep row 3
PATTERN
Moss Stitch Placemat
CO 46 (32)
Work in moss stitch pattern for 24 (17) repeats.
Next row (eyelet): work in pattern for 23 (16) sts, yo, k2tog, continue in pattern to end.
Last 3 rows: repeat rows 2-4 of pattern. BO. Weave in ends.
Pocket (both sizes)
Leaving a length for sewing, CO 8
Work in moss stitch pattern for 5 repeats. BO, leaving a length sewing.
Tie (both sizes): With crochet hook, chain 100. Finish off
Finishing:
Fold the tie in half, loop folded end through the eyelet, then pull ends through the loop (larks head knot). Sew pocket to placemat about ¾ inch from CO edge. Sew up the two long sides of the pocket, leaving top and bottom open.
Diagonal Rib Placemat
CO 48 (36)
Work in diagonal rib pattern for 11 (9) repeats, then work rows 1 – 5.
Next row (eyelet): work in pattern for 24 (18) sts, yo, k2tog, continue in pattern to end.
Last 3 rows: repeat rows 6-8 of pattern. BO. Weave in ends
Pocket (both sizes)
Leaving a length for sewing, CO 8
Work in moss stitch pattern for 2 repeats. BO, leaving a length sewing.
Tie (both sizes): With crochet hook, chain 100. Finish off
Finishing:
Fold the tie in half, loop folded end through the eyelet, then pull ends through the loop (larks head knot). Sew pocket to placemat about three quarters of an inch from CO edge. Sew up the two long sides of the pocket, leaving top and bottom open.
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