Fleck Stitch Coaster Pattern: 
Free Pattern Just for You

You've learned how to make the knit stitch and the purl stitch and now want a quick easy pattern to put your new skills to a good purpose.  Or, you already know how to knit and need a quick hostess gift that you can create in an hour or two.  If so, you are in the right place.  Here a complete pattern for you to try.

Fleck stitch coaster set in fall colors

For this project, I added a four-row garter stitch border.  I also added an optional fringe on two sides.  If you need more information about the fleck stitch, I have a complete tutorial for you to check out.

Skill Level

From the Craft Yarn Council, the symbol used to determine the skill level required to finish the project.

Supplies Needed

Abbreviations and Skills You Will Need for the Fleck Knit Stitch Coaster

K = Knit Stitch

P = Purl Stitch

CO - Cast On:  How to Use the Longtail Cast On Method

BO - Bind off:  How to Bind Off

RS - Right Side

*     *  Work the instructions between the two asterisks for the number of times indicated in the pattern.

st/sts:  Stitch/stitches

How to Weave-in Yarn Ends

Notes

  • The pattern is written in US Terms.
  • There is a stitch multiple of 2 +1 or an odd number of stitches.
  • This is a four-row repeat.

Directions for Making the Coasters

This pattern works on a multiple of 2 + 1.  I cast on 21 stitches (2 x 10) + 1 = 21.  If you want your coasters to be larger or smaller, cast on an odd number of stitches

CO 21

Row 1 - 4:  K across

Row 5: K4, p to last 4 sts.  K4.

Row 6: K5, *p1, K1 repeat from * to last 4 sts.  K4.

Row 7: K4, p to last 4 sts.  K4.

Row 8: K across

Repeat rows 5 to 8 four more times

Last four rows - K across.

BO, Weave in Ends.

Optional:  Add a one-inch fringe on either side of the coaster.

A fringed coaster made with the knit fleck stitch

Tips and Troubleshooting

Beginning knitters often get confused with stitch and row repeats. 

Stitch Counts:  What starts out as a square or rectangle often gets misshaped because stitches are often inadvertently added (usually because of an accidental yarn over) or reduced due to a stitch getting dropped.  To avoid either of these, get into the habit of counting your stitches at the end of the row.

Row Counts:  This pattern uses a 4-row repeat meaning that it takes four rows of knitting to complete the pattern.  If you are a knitter who tends to put down your knitting frequently, you might be confused about where to begin when you pick up your work later.  There are several ways to help you keep your place when knitting.

  1. Row counters:  There are many different types but all serve the same purpose:  to keep track of the rows you've worked.  Here is an example of a simple, inexpensive row counter to consider. You can add a neck cord so you can wear it around your neck and then just click once when you finish your row.
  2. Use a tally system on a slip of paper or post-it note.  Add a check at the end of the row. That way you will know where to continue when you pick up your knitting again.

Pin For Future Reference

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Conclusion

I hope you have enjoyed this easy knit pattern.  I've tried to make it easy to read and understand, but if you do have a question, please feel free to contact me using the contact form at the bottom of this page.

Happy Knitting,

Janice


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