D.I.Y Placemats

D.I.Y Placemats by Anna Ravenscroft

Project Overview

D.I.Y Placemats are small, textured table linens designed to add organic appeal to your home dining setting. These handknitted placemats feature bold yet natural lace patterns that work beautifully as functional home décor. Each finished placemat measures 25cm (10 inches) in width by 32cm (12.5 inches) in length, making them an ideal size for standard place settings.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces individual placemats suitable for table settings. The design emphasizes textural, organic patterning that creates visual interest while maintaining a natural aesthetic. These pieces are practical home accessories that can be made individually or as a set, perfect for personal use or as handmade gifts.

Craft and Techniques

D.I.Y Placemats are created using the knitting craft. The pattern is particularly valuable for knitters developing their lace knitting skills, as it serves as an excellent learning project for beginners exploring lace techniques while remaining engaging for experienced knitters seeking quick, satisfying projects. The straightforward construction allows crafters to complete quality home pieces efficiently.

Stitches and Stitch Work

The placemats feature lace knitting as the primary stitch technique. The lace patterns create the organic, textural appearance characteristic of the design, combining openwork elements with solid knitted sections to achieve the bold yet natural visual effect.

Materials and Yarn

• Yarn: Fine cotton twine (100% cotton); Natural shade
• Yarn Weight and Yardage: 100 meters (108 yards) per 92 grams (3.3 ounce) ball
• Yarn Required per Placemat: Approximately 75 meters (82 yards) or 82 grams (2.9 ounces)
• Yarn Source: Cotton twine sourced from local D.I.Y. shops or Home & Garden centres
• Yarn Characteristics: The cotton twine offers a lovely natural feel with a firmer structure than regular cotton yarn, making it ideal for table linens that require durability and body
• Needles: Recommended needle size is included in the pattern specifications

Difficulty Level

Rated as Intermediate difficulty, D.I.Y Placemats accommodate a wide range of knitting experience. The pattern serves dual purposes: it provides an accessible introduction to lace knitting for beginners developing their skills, while offering experienced knitters a quick project suitable for creating multiple pieces or completing in a single sitting.

Pattern Format

This design is available as a downloadable PDF, allowing immediate access to complete pattern instructions and measurements for your knitting project.