What you'll need
| Sizes: | Small | Medium | Large | Runner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Berroco Fuji - Sand #9203
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3 | 7 | 14 | 6 |
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Berroco Fuji - Jade #9247
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3 | 7 | 13 | 6 |
Product Description
Clean lines, simple construction, and an easy to memorize mosaic pattern all come together in a great rug to brighten up the sun room once spring arrives. Work this rug in your favorite color combination in a washable yarn to match your decor. Reverse stockinette at each end mimics a bound edge, and garter stitch finishes off the sides of the rug. The pattern is written for four sizes, from small to large area rugs, as well as a runner. Finished measurements: Width: 18 3/4 (18 3/4, 30 1/2, 44 1/4)“ 47.5 (47.5, 77.5, 112.5) cm Length: 30 3/4 (60 1/2, 45 1/2, 60 1/2)” 78 (153.5, 115.5, 153.5) cm
Berroco Fuji, used in the sample show, has been discontinued. Consider using Juniper Moon Farm Zooey, Kramer Yarns Tatamy Tweed, or Adrialfil Terna.
Cottage Garden Mosaic Rug Design by Therese Chynoweth
What is Being Made
The Cottage Garden Rug is a knitted rug design available in multiple sizes to suit different spaces and needs. The pattern offers four size options: Small (approximately 18¾" × 30¾"), Medium (approximately 30½" × 45½"), Large (approximately 44¼" × 60½"), and Runner (approximately 18¾" × 60½"). This versatility makes it suitable for various room applications, from accent pieces to hallway runners.
Craft and Techniques
This project is created using the knitting craft, classified as an intermediate skill level design. The rug employs a mosaic knitting technique, which creates intricate patterned designs through strategic color changes and stitch placement. Mosaic knitting is an accessible colorwork method that produces complex visual effects without requiring advanced techniques like stranded colorwork, making it ideal for intermediate knitters seeking to expand their skills.
Stitches and Construction
The pattern is worked in DK weight yarn (Light #3) and achieves a gauge of 24½ stitches and 52 rows over 4 inches in pattern. Accurate gauge is essential for achieving the correct finished dimensions. The construction uses straightforward knitting stitches worked in a two-color mosaic pattern, creating the characteristic geometric cottage garden aesthetic through color blocking and strategic yarn changes rather than complex stitch variations.
Materials and Yarn
The Cottage Garden Rug requires DK weight yarn in two colors:
- Color A: 362 yards for Small (867 yards for Medium, 1662 yards for Large, 702 yards for Runner)
- Color B: 340 yards for Small (817 yards for Medium, 1565 yards for Large, 662 yards for Runner)
The sample shown uses Berroco Fuji, a luxurious blend consisting of 38% silk, 25% cotton, 22% rayon, and 15% nylon. This fiber composition provides a sophisticated drape and subtle sheen appropriate for a decorative rug. The yarn is available in 125-yard hanks, requiring 3 hanks of Color A (Sand #9203) and 3 hanks of Color B (Jade #9247) for the Small size shown.
Needles and Notions
The pattern calls for US 5 [3.75 mm] needles, available in either straight or 24-inch circular format, or the size needed to obtain proper gauge. Additional notions include stitch markers (optional) and a tapestry needle for finishing and weaving in yarn ends. The choice between straight and circular needles allows knitters to select based on personal preference and the working method most comfortable for their project.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Designer: | Therese Chynoweth |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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