Garter stitch using double worsted yarn quickly knits into a very thick and very thirsty bath mat. The seed stitch band adds a decorative, classic border.
Size: 28 inches x 18 inches
Guage: 12 stitches = 4 inches
Materials:
4 stitch markers
Size 10 US – 47 inch circular knitting needles
16 ozs. Double worsted weight cotton yarn or 16 ozs. worsted weight cotton yarn
Notes:
If using worsted weight yarn hold two strands together while knitting.
Consider buying a cone or two of yarn so there will be fewer ends to weave in when you're done knitting.
CO 97 sts
Rows 1-18: Knit
Row 19: K11, place marker, *p1, k1, repeat from * to last 11 sts, place marker, k11.
Rows 20-23: K to marker, *p1, k1, repeat from * to last 11 sts, k11.
Row 24: K to marker, p1, k1(2x), place marker, knit to last 15 sts, place marker, k1, p1(2x), k11.
Row 25: K to marker, pl, k1(2x), knit to marker, k1, p1(2x), k11.
Repeat row 25 until your bath mat measures 13-14 inches from cast on edge.
Next row: K to marker, p1, k1(2x), remove marker, k to marker, remove marker, k1, p1(2x), k11.
Next 4 rows: K11, *p1, k1, repeat from * to last 11 sts, k11.
Next 17 rows: Knit (Remove remaining markers on the first row of this section.)
Bind off loosely. Weave in ends of yarn.
Step onto the cushiest bath mat you'll ever knit.
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