KNIT CAT MAT

KNIT CAT MAT

I wanted the mats to be nice and cushy, so used two strands yarn.  Have taken several to our Humane Society and they were happy to receive them.

Size:

Approximately 15x15 inches

Materials:

Two colors of worsted weight yarn about 100 grams (3.5 ounces) of each color, 200 grams total.

Size US 10.5 (6.5mm) circular needle at least 24 inches long

Tapestry needle

Notes:

Mat is worked with two strands throughout. Tied together using this technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nq_7EXTWHE&feature=youtu.be

I wouldn’t use this technique for anything else, but I figure with two strands and for animals it will be okay. 

Instructions:
With two strands of yarn cast on 2 stitches.

Row 1: Knit.  (2 sts)

Row 2: Kfb of each st.  (4 sts)

Row 3-4: Knit.

Row 5: Knit 2, yarn over, k across the row.

Repeat Row 5 until you have 68 stitches on the needle.

Decrease rows

Row 6: Knit 2, turn, knit 2, turn, knit 1, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit to end of row.

Row 7: Knit 2, turn, knit 2, turn, knit 1, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit to end of row.

Row 8:  Knit 1, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit to the end of the row.

Repeat Row 8 until you have 6 stitches on the needle.

Row 9:  Knit 1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1.   (5 sts)

Row 10:  Knit.  (5 sts)

Row 11: K2tog, k1, k2tog.  (3 sts)

Row 12:  K2tog, k1.  (2 sts)

Bind off and weave in ends.