Fizzy Drinks

Fizzy Drinks Felted Coasters by Amy Snell, The Devious Knitter

What Is Being Made

Fizzy Drinks is a downloadable knitting pattern for creating felted coasters and trivets. The pattern produces a 12-inch square knitted piece that, after felting, measures 8 to 9 inches and can be cut into four individual 4- to 4½-inch square coasters. Alternatively, the felted square can be left whole to serve as a trivet. This versatile design makes it ideal for creating coordinated sets or gifts.

Techniques Used

The Fizzy Drinks pattern employs the mosaic colorwork technique, a beginner-friendly method in which only one color is worked per row. This approach simplifies the knitting process while creating visually interesting patterned results. The project also incorporates the felting technique, a finishing process that transforms the knitted fabric into a thicker, more durable material suitable for functional coasters and trivets.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K) – the fundamental stitch forming the base fabric
• Purl (P) – used in combination with knit stitches
• Slip stitch (Sl) – worked as if to purl, essential to the mosaic colorwork technique
• Yarn positioning (Wyif/Wyib) – with yarn in front or with yarn in back, controlling color placement in the mosaic pattern

Materials and Yarn Specifications

This pattern is worked in worsted weight yarn using non-superwash yarn, which is essential for proper felting. The pattern calls for a main color (MC) and contrast color (CC) to create the mosaic design. Standard knitting needles appropriate for worsted weight yarn are required.

Finished Specifications

Before felting, the knitted square measures approximately 12 inches. After the felting process, the finished size ranges from 8 to 9 inches square. Individual coasters cut from the felted square measure 4 to 4½ inches, making them practical for standard drinking glasses. The felting process creates a thick, absorbent fabric that resists clinging to glassware and withstands repeated washing for easy care and maintenance.

Difficulty Level

Rated as beginner level, the Fizzy Drinks pattern is accessible to knitters new to colorwork. The mosaic technique simplifies color changes by eliminating the need to manage multiple colors within a single row, making it an excellent introduction to patterned knitting.