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!!!
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)
[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
19 sts x 32 rows = 4 inches over Moss stitch
18 sts x 25 rows = 4 inches over Diagonal rib
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
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.
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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Worsted weight yarn
Size G crochet hook
8 CDs
Pair of purse handles
Fabric or Plastic Canvas for lining
Round Motif Front (make 8)
Ch 6, join with a sl st to form a ring, ch 3 (counts as dc throughout)
Rnd 1: Dc in ring, *ch 1, 2 dc in ring, rep from * 6 times more, join with a sc in top of beg ch 3. (16 dc, 8 ch sp)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *ch 2, sk 2 dc, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * around, join with hdc in top of beg ch 3. (24 dc, 8 ch sp)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, *ch 3, 4 dc in next ch sp, rep from * around, join with dc to top of beg ch 3. (32 dc, 8 ch sp)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *dc in ea of next 4 dc, 3 dc in next ch sp, rep from * around, join with a sl st to top of beg ch 3, finish off leaving a length for sewing (56 dc).
Square Motif Back (make 8)
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2) 3 times in ring. Join to top of ch-3. (4 ch-2 sps)
Rnd 2: Sl st to ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in each ch-2 sp, join.
Rnd 3: Sl st to corner, * 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in corner, ch 1, 3 dc in next sp, ch 1, rep from *. Join.
Rnd 4: Sl st to corner, * 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in corner, ch 1, 3 dc and ch 1 in each sp to next corner; rep from * , join.
Rnd 5: Sl st to corner, * 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in corner, ch 1, 3 dc and ch 1 in each sp to next corner; rep from * , join. Finish off and weave in ends.
Side and Bottom Panels (make 3)
Ch 21, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea across, ch 1, turn
Rows 2 – 50, sc in ea sc across, after row 50, finish off
Assembly:
Sew round front motif to granny square, matching the middles. Enclose CD in between before completely stitching. With wrong sides together, join squares together with sc, in 2 panels of 2 x 2 squares. With wrong sides together, join side and bottom panels to front and back panels using sc. Line inside of bag with either fabric or plastic canvas cut to match. Sew handles to lining.
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Materials:
1 ball (2 oz) worsted weight cotton
set of 5 size 8 double point needles
4 – 1” key rings
2 – 3” clips
crochet hook
sewing needle
Size: 4" x 4" x 5" deep
Gauge: 10 stitches x 15 rows = 2" x 2"
Notes: Bottom is a garter stitch square. Sides are picked up from the square and worked in the round in seed stitch. Strap is held on with clips so they can be removed and the bag can be clipped into a belt loop.
Seed Stitch:
Row/Rnd 1: *K1, P1, rep from * to end
Row/Rnd 2: *P the knit stitches and K the purl stitches, rep from * to end
I-Cord Bind Off:
CO 3 sts on left needle.
*
Cut yarn, thread onto a needle and weave through remaining 3 sts. Finish off.
Bag:
Bottom (worked flat on 2 needles):
CO 15
Rows 1-30: sl 1 pwise, k across. After row 30, do not cut yarn
Pick up and knit stitches as follows: 15 sts down first side, 15 sts across bottom, 15 sts up second side. 60 stitches all together. Arrange on 4 dpns, place marker and begin working in rounds. Work 35 rounds of seed stitch..
To bind off:
I-cord bind off 27 sts, slip next 3 sts onto a spare needle and hold to front, I-cord bind off to last 3 sts. Slip last 3 sts to a spare needle, hold to front and attach BO to beginning of BO edge.
Attach key rings as follows:
Attach yarn to stitches on the spare needle. work 6 rows I-cord. BO leaving a length to sew with. Slip 1 key ring onto I-cord and stitch I-cord to inside of bag. Repeat for other side.
Strap:
Leaving a length for sewing, CO 3 sts. Work stockinette stitch for 8 rows. Next row: K1, M1, K1, M1, K1, turn. Work in seed stitch until the strap measures 9 inches shorter than desired length (keep in mind that it will stretch). Next row: K2tog, K1, K2tog. Work 8 rows stockinette stitch, BO leaving a length for sewing. Slip a key ring onto the end of the strap, fold the stockinette edge over the key ring and sew to the 8th row from edge. Repeat on other side. Use the clips to attach the strap to the bag, or use the clips to attach the bag to a belt loop. ENJOY
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Extra special thanks, to my sister Erin for modeling the bag for the pics. As fair trade for the use of her hips, she asked if I would advertise her website. So, I decided to give the links for both of her sites. Enjoy, and Thanks again, Erin. www.supertastypastry.net & http://garde-manger.tripod.com/
