Double Knitting Pattern Placemat "London"

After a short break in Paris and Venice, the lovely couple is ready for the next weekend trip – this time they spend exciting days in London! A sightseeing tour on the double-decker bus is mandatory, of course!
The motif is an absolute eye catcher on the laid table. And it is so much fun to see the picture develop while knitting.

This unique placemat is knitted in the Double Knitting Technique. Thus, it has two good looking sides and you can use it both ways.

Feel free to use the motif for any project you like - maybe for a pillow case? I'm looking forward to hearing from your ideas!

In this placemat series there are also the double knitting patterns for the placemats "Paris" and "Venetia" available in my store:

https://www.crazypatterns.net/en/items/71373/double-knitting-pattern-placemat-paris

https://www.crazypatterns.net/en/items/72954/double-knitting-pattern-placemat-venetia

Techniques used:

• double knitting in rows
• invisible cast on and bind off (you will find links to free video tutorials for these methods in the pattern)

You will get two separate pdf documents:

• general instructions on how to knit the placemat
• knitting chart

skills level: advanced

With a gauge 25 sts x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4“ x 4“), size of the finished placemat is approx. 44 cm x 30 cm

Please note: If you have a different gauge, the size of the finished product will be different, too.

• Schachenmayr Baby Smiles Cotton Bamboo (156 m / 50 gr) Pistazie (light green) and Nostalgie (red), approx. 60-70 gr per colour (for one placemat)

Alternatively you can use yarn with similar yarn weight. Please try to meet the gauge as exactly as possible. Choose two colours with high contrast

• 2.5 mm (US 1 ½ ) circular needle (at least 60 cm long)
• 2.0 mm (US 0) circular needle (at least 60 cm long)
• darning needle
• scissors