33 Free Knitted Placemat Patterns (Easy Projects)

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In this blog post, you will see 33 free knitted placemat patterns (easy projects).

These easy projects cater to various skill levels, making them accessible for beginners and enjoyable for seasoned knitters. 

Each pattern offers a unique design, from simple textures to more intricate motifs, ensuring there’s something for every style and occasion. 

Whether you’re looking to enhance your home decor or craft a thoughtful gift, these patterns provide plenty of inspiration.

Free knitted placemat patterns

Free Knitting Patterns

If you are ready to make your own placemat, check out the beautiful knit placemats below. 

Happy Knitting! 

Knitting Placemats

Knitting a placemat offers a unique blend of practicality and creativity. 

It allows you to customize your table settings with colors, textures, and patterns that reflect your personal style, creating a cohesive and inviting dining experience. 

Hand-knit placemats are also functional, providing protection for your table from heat, spills, and scratches while adding a layer of insulation between dishes and the surface. 

Moreover, knitting placemats can be a satisfying project for knitters of all levels, from beginners looking to practice basic stitches to experienced knitters seeking a quick, rewarding project. 

The finished placemats make wonderful, thoughtful gifts or stylish additions to your home, offering both aesthetic appeal and utility.

What is the best stitch for a placemat knit?  

The best stitch for knitting a placemat is often the garter stitch or the seed stitch

Both of these stitches provide a textured, sturdy fabric that lies flat, making them ideal for placemats. 

The garter stitch, which is created by knitting every row, produces a dense, cushioned fabric that resists curling and has a simple, classic look. 

On the other hand, the seed stitch, which alternates between knit and purl stitches, creates a bumpy, textured surface that adds visual interest and durability to the placemat.

Both stitches are relatively easy to knit and provide a nice thickness and structure, ensuring the placemat holds its shape and protects your table.

Learn how to knit the garter stitch here – How To Knit Garter Stitch

Learn how to knit the seed stitch here – How To Knit Seed Stitch For Beginners

What is the best yarn for knitting placemats?   

The best yarn for knitting placemats is cotton yarn

Cotton is durable, absorbent, and easy to care for, making it ideal for items that will likely encounter spills and frequent washing. 

It provides a smooth, sturdy texture that creates a firm fabric, perfect for a flat, stable placemat that won’t easily shift on the table. 

Cotton yarn also holds up well to heat, so it can protect your table from hot dishes. 

Additionally, it’s available in a wide range of colors, allowing for versatile design options. 

If you prefer a slightly more textured finish, a cotton-linen blend can add a bit of rustic charm while maintaining durability.

What size is a homemade placemat? 

A homemade placemat typically measures around 12 to 14 inches in width and 16 to 18 inches in length

These dimensions provide ample space to comfortably hold a standard dinner plate, along with utensils and a glass, while fitting well on most dining tables. 

However, the size of a placemat can be adjusted based on personal preference or specific needs.

 For instance, you might make slightly larger placemats for a more formal setting or smaller ones for a more minimalist or compact table arrangement. 

When knitting, it’s important to keep in mind that different yarns and stitches might slightly affect the final size, so it’s always a good idea to knit a swatch first to ensure your placemat will have the desired dimensions.

What supplies do you need to knit a placemat?

To knit a placemat, you’ll need a few basic supplies. 

  • First, you’ll need yarn, with cotton being the most recommended due to its durability and ease of care. 
  • You’ll also need a pair of knitting needles; the size of the needles should match the weight of your yarn, typically ranging from 4.0 mm (US 6) to 5.5 mm (US 9) for worsted-weight yarn. 
  • A tape measure is essential for checking your gauge and measuring the dimensions of your placemat as you knit. 
  • Additionally, having a yarn needle (or tapestry needle) on hand will be helpful for weaving in ends once your project is complete. 
  • You might also want to use stitch markers to keep track of pattern repeats or edges and a pair of scissors for cutting the yarn. 
  • It’s a good idea to have a crochet hook in your knitting kit in case you drop a stitch.

With these supplies, you’ll be well-equipped to start your placemat knitting project.

Knitting Lessons

If you are new to the craft and need help with the knitting basics, check out more free how-to resources here: Knitting Lessons (With Video Tutorials).

There, you will find step-by-step tutorials for all the different knitting techniques a newbie needs to know.

This includes how to cast on, how to bind off, how to knit the basic stitches, how to knit the knit stitch, how to knit the purl stitches, and how to knit the rib stitch pattern.

How to make the mattress stitch, short rows, yarn over(yo), knit the slip stitch, how to tink,  use the magic loop technique, how to decrease knitting, how to change yarn colors, and more.

Also included is a list of knitting abbreviations (UK + US terms), a knitting needle size guide, and more.

And if you need more video tutorials to help you practice your basic knitting skills, check out my YouTube channel here Handy Little Me – YouTube.

For extra help and to connect with more makers, check out the Handylittleme Facebook group. 

If you also love to crochet, check out easy patterns here – Free Crochet Patterns

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