Paintbox Yarns Promenade Placemats Knitting Pattern

Paintbox Yarns Promenade Placemats

What Is Being Made

The Paintbox Yarns Promenade Placemats pattern includes two coordinating homeware pieces: a placemat measuring 38 cm (15 inches) wide by 28 cm (11 inches) high, and a set of three matching coasters, each measuring 12 cm (4¾ inches) square. These pieces are designed to work together as a functional table setting collection, combining practical utility with decorative appeal for everyday dining use.

Techniques Used

This knitting pattern employs bottom-up construction, meaning pieces are knitted starting from the bottom edge and working upward to completion. The design is worked seamless and flat, eliminating the need for seaming after completion and simplifying the finishing process. This approach makes the pattern suitable for beginner to intermediate knitters who want to create polished homeware items without complex assembly steps.

Stitches Used

• Garter Stitch (g st) – created by knitting every row, producing a textured, reversible fabric with horizontal ridges
• Stocking Stitch (st st) – the fundamental knit stitch pattern created by alternating knit rows and purl rows, producing a smooth, classic fabric with a defined right side

These two foundational stitches form the basis of the pattern, with stocking stitch being the primary stitch used to establish the gauge (tension) for the project.

Materials and Specifications

Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran, a worsted-weight cotton yarn suitable for structured homeware projects. The placemat requires 1 × 50g ball each of Champagne White (A) and Dolphin Blue (B). The coaster set requires 1 × 50g ball each of Champagne White (A), Dolphin Blue (B), Sailor Blue (C), and Daffodil Yellow (D), allowing for colorwork variety across the three coasters.

Needles: Two sizes of knitting needles are required. A pair of 3¾mm (UK 9 – US 5) needles and a pair of 4mm (UK 8 – US 6) needles provide options for achieving proper gauge. The 4mm needles are the primary size for working to the specified tension.

Gauge (Tension)

Correct gauge is essential for this project. The pattern specifies 20 stitches and 28 rows to 10 cm (4 inches) measured over stocking stitch using 4mm (UK 8 – US 6) needles. Knitters are strongly advised to knit a tension swatch of at least 13 cm (5 inches) square before beginning. If the swatch contains more stitches and rows than specified, thicker needles should be used; if fewer, thinner needles are required. Working to the correct tension ensures the finished placemat and coasters will be the correct size and that yarn quantities will be accurate.

Pattern Notes

The pattern uses UK knitting terminology with US terminology provided in parentheses for international knitters. Yarn quantities are approximate and based on average requirements. Paintbox Yarns recommends using only the specified Cotton Aran yarn to ensure the finished items meet the intended specifications. Color reproduction in the printed pattern is as close as printing processes allow, so consulting the official Paintbox Yarns website for accurate color references is recommended.