First knitted coaster pattern
A small garter stitch square that uses only the knit stitch. Knitted flat, 11 × 11 cm.
Difficulty: 1 out of 5. Easy.
Sizes may vary with the materials you use. We suggest making a small sample first.
- Size
- 11 × 11 cm
- Cast on
- 20 stitches
- Gauge
- 18 stitches and 31 rows in 10 cm
You will need
- Worsted (4) yarn in the colours listed
- 5 mm knitting needles, or the size that matches your swatch
- Yarn needle and scissors
- A: Grey
Before you start
- Make a small test piece first. If it comes out larger than the gauge, try thinner needles. If it comes out smaller, try thicker needles.
- Count your stitches every few rows. Slipping one by accident is the most common mistake.
Abbreviations
| Cast on | Making the first row of loops on your needle. |
|---|---|
| Knit | Needle goes in from front to back, wrap the yarn, pull a new loop to the front. |
| Purl | Yarn in front, needle goes in from back to front, wrap the yarn, pull a new loop to the back. |
| Bind off | Knit 2, lift the first stitch over the second, and repeat to the end. |
Instructions
| Start | Cast on 20 stitches. | |
|---|---|---|
| Every row | Knit every stitch. | |
| Length | Repeat until you have worked 34 rows. | |
| Finish | Bind off loosely, cut the yarn and hide the ends with a yarn needle. |