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Autumn Leaves Placemat and Coaster Set Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sian Brown
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Intarsia, Stocking Stitch

What you need to know

Add knit chic to your autumnal table with Siân Brown’s easy intarsia colourwork set, knitted in a cotton-blend DK yarn

Simple square and rectangular shapes give you the perfect opportunity to try out new techniques without the distraction of sizes or shaping. This seasonal set uses the intarsia (picture knit) method to create leaf motifs. Here, each colour section on the row uses a different ball of yarn, just give the strands a twist to avoid any accidental holes. Download this easy knitting pattern today to boost your skill set and create knitted home style.

Sizing

Placemat 39cm wide x 27cm deep
Coaster: 11cm x 10cm

What you'll need

Yarn: Sirdar Snuggly Replay, shades (A) 101 Milkshake Break, (B) 109 Full of Beans, (C) 119 Good as Gold, one 50g ball of each
Needles: 4mm
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used

Cast on
Cast off
Knit
Purl
Intarsia
Follow a chart

Meet the designer

Siân Brown is a designer for magazines, yarn companies and publishers. She completed a fashion and textiles degree before starting a successful career in knitwear, which included her becoming a visiting lecturer at London College of Fashion. To see more of Siân's patterns, visit here. If you enjoyed making this pattern, check out her stunning 12 Days of Christmas knitalong.

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