Sunday, August 28, 2011

Taking Knitting to a New Place

So I decided it was time for something new. At the request of my mother I am knitting cotton place mats. Yes, place mats that you put under the plates on the dinner to protect the table. The nice thing about these place mats is that they are perfect for everyday use because they are machine washable and dryable. They are made from Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn, daisy hombre to be specific. My mother actually picked out the yarn. It is a variegated yellow and white yarn that will allow each place mat to be similar while being eclectically unique. The pattern is a simple knit one purl one stitching. It takes two skeins to make one place mat. Due to the time and the cost of this project (4 place mats will cost $40) I have done something special. I have also made matching coasters and a dishcloth to go with these for no extra charge. That is a $45 value for $40. You can be sure that each one is hand made, and one of a kind because there is no way to specifically replicate the color design on these pieces. As you can see they add a little whimsy and fun to a traditional table and will be a great conversation piece for any party.