Travel Rug

Travel Rug by Jo Sharp

What is Being Made

This is a ribbed mohair throw designed as a versatile travel rug, created by independent designer Jo Sharp. The finished piece measures approximately 165cm in length and features a classic knitted construction with a decorative knotted fringe edge, making it both functional and visually appealing for travel or everyday use.

Techniques Used

The throw is constructed using fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners. The primary technique employed is flat knitting in rows using a circular needle, which is utilized here not for working in the round, but rather to accommodate the large number of stitches required for the project's width. The fringe is added using a crochet hook to knot strands of yarn securely in place along the edges, creating a finished, professional appearance.

Stitches Used

The throw features a K2, P1 rib pattern as its primary stitch structure. This rib pattern is formed by alternating knit and purl stitches in a repeating sequence: knit 2 stitches, purl 1 stitch. This pattern is worked consistently throughout the length of the throw until the desired measurement is reached. The ribbed texture creates vertical columns of definition and elasticity in the finished fabric, which is characteristic of rib stitch construction.

Materials

The throw is knitted using Jo Sharp Rare Comfort Kid Mohair yarn in the colorway 612 Russian. The yarn weight is 3-ply, and the project requires 18 balls of 25g each to complete. A 5.00mm circular needle (USA size 8, UK size 6) is used for the main knitting, and a crochet hook is required for attaching the fringe. The mohair yarn provides a luxurious, soft texture ideal for a travel throw.

Difficulty Level

This project is rated as beginner level, making it accessible to knitters new to the craft. The straightforward K2, P1 rib pattern requires only basic knit and purl stitches worked in simple rows, with no complex shaping or advanced techniques involved.