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Cotton Bath Mat Free Knitting Pattern

This mat is so soft and comfy on the feet; it’s hard to believe it’s a bath mat! And since it’s made using absorbent cotton yarn, it’s perfect for the bathroom, but that doesn’t mean it’s only for the bathroom… modify the colors and it will work anywhere in the house where you can use a soft, absorbent mat or rug- a couple of ideas are the entryway or by the sink in the kitchen.

Cotton Bath Mat Rug Knitting Pattern

Cotton Bath Mat Rug Knitting Pattern

Cotton Bath Mat Free Knitting Pattern

Finished Size: Approximately 28″ x 38″ when flat.

Materials: 
16 balls of Bernat Cotton Yarn where to buy and/or Lily Sugar ‘n Cream Yarn where to buy; 109 m/ 120 yds in purple, blue, green, teal, sage, and jewel.
1 Pair 9mm / size 13 – 80mm length circular knitting needles

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Gauge: 
11 stitches = 6 inches and 10 rows = 3 inches. Gauge is not important for this pattern; I am providing this information for those who want to check their gauge.

Instructions:
Knit entire pattern holding 4 strands of yarn together. Cast on 53 stitches. *Knit the seed stitch- knit one, purl one for 52 stitches; end with a knit stitch. Turn.* Repeat directions between the * until mat measures 38″ or desired length. Bind off, tie off and weave in ends.

Notes:
This pattern can be knitted any size by adjusting how many stitches you cast on- just always cast on an odd number of stitches and start and end with a knit stitch in order to achieve the seed stitch. If you decide to make a bigger rug, you may have to use longer circular needles.

Cotton Bath Mat Rug Knitting Pattern

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave a reply!

Enjoy! 🙂

Michelle

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  1. marjoryotoole says

    January 17, 2014 at 2:13 pm

    Great idea. I will give it a try. Sugar and Cream is available at really great prices on cones at Walmart.

    Reply
  2. Susan says

    January 19, 2014 at 1:08 am

    The cotton yarn comes in different size balls. What size did you use? You use 6 colors and call for 16 balls. 16 balls of each color?? Thanks! I can’t wait to make this.

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      January 19, 2014 at 8:32 am

      Hi Susan!

      The balls I used for this are the 109 m/ 120 yds size. I’ll make sure to update the pattern with that info- thanks for catching that! And it’s 16 balls total- I alternated the colors I used throughout. Of course, you don’t have to use 6 colors- I’d use at least 3 different colors if you want to get the multicolor effect, but you can use how many or how few different colors as you like.

      Hope that helps! 🙂
      Michelle

      Reply
      • Susan says

        January 19, 2014 at 11:57 am

        Thanks so much for the info!!!! 😀

        Reply
  3. Michele says

    January 27, 2014 at 3:24 am

    What a great way to get the color combination you want!

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      January 27, 2014 at 8:26 am

      Thanks Michele! 🙂

      Reply
  4. RITA says

    February 1, 2014 at 5:02 pm

    Great Idea!! Long time ago, I had bought 3 Lion Cotton yarn ( 236 yards) and I was wondering if I can use them. I don’t understand your pattern: *Knit the seed stitch- knit one, purl one for 52 stitches; end with a knit stitch. Turn.* Repeat directions between the * Do we just keep repeating this pattern until we get the size we want. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      February 1, 2014 at 7:10 pm

      Hi Rita!

      You can use any yarn you want, as long as it

      Reply
      • RITA says

        February 2, 2014 at 11:14 am

        Hi Michelle,

        I didn’t see your corrected response. Did I miss something? Michael’s has a sale on Sugar n Cream yarn 4 for $5. and I was going to buy them. Hope they work. Thanks.

        Reply
        • Michelle says

          February 2, 2014 at 11:37 am

          Hi Rita,

          Sorry about that- I corrected my original response to avoid confusion, but I caused more confusion instead. :/

          The seed stich is basically knit one, purl one for every row, but have an odd number of stitches in the row so you have the bumps or

          Reply
  5. RITA says

    March 28, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    Great Idea!! I would LIKE to KNIT a DOORMAT and I was wondering if you can suggest some yarns for it? And, if this pattern would work for it also. I understand the Seed Stitch Pattern but where you say turn that confuses me. But, I will make me one. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      March 28, 2014 at 2:19 pm

      Hi Rita!

      I’m glad you like it! For a doormat, I would either add a couple more strands of the cotton yarn and use a bigger hook, OR try some heavy rug yarn.

      When I say “turn” in the pattern, it simply means once you finish a row, you turn your work and start another row going in the opposite direction.

      Hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply
      • RITA says

        April 6, 2014 at 10:04 pm

        Hi Michelle,

        Michaels has a sale on Sugar and Cream so I thought I would go buy some for this Bathroom Mat that I want to make.

        I need some clarification: You use 6 colors and 16 balls. So if I wanted to make something like yours, I would need 16 balls total?

        If they are 120 yards size ( you bought 16 of them). On sale these are 2.5 oz so I would need 16 of them?

        Regarding “turn” in the pattern: If my stitches are on Left needle and I am finish knitting, so stitches are on the Right needle. So, I turn and knit on right needle? If this correct.

        You said you used Size 13 ( 80 Length Circular), that’s a very Long needle. Could you use Straight 14 inch Long needles?

        Thank you very much.
        Rita

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        • Michelle says

          April 7, 2014 at 1:57 pm

          Hello again Rita! 🙂

          Okay, I’ll answer your questions as you asked them:

          Yes, you will need 16 balls of the Sugar ‘n Cream in the size you mentioned to make a rug the same size as mine.

          I think you might be overthinking the term “turn.” Have you ever made something like this before, or something that works up in a similar fashion, like a scarf? It’s the same concept. As you work a row, the stitches get transferred from the left needle in your left hand to the right needle in your right hand. When you finish the row, all the stitches are on the right needle in your right hand. Then you “turn” so the needle with all the stitches are now in your left hand and the empty needle is now in your right hand. Then you begin a new row. Does that make sense?

          Yes, you do need the 80cm needle… the rug is 28″ X 38″, and the 28″ part is the stitches that are on the needles. A 14″ needle will not work, even if you were to bunch up the stitches on the needle.

          I hope all this helps! 🙂 Let me know if you have any more questions.
          Michelle

          Reply
          • Renae Eisenhauer says

            December 6, 2014 at 7:36 pm

            Hello
            I just want to. conferm that even though you used 6 colors the pattern is knit with only 4 stands throughout.

          • Michelle @ The Painted Hinge says

            December 7, 2014 at 9:27 am

            Hi Renae!
            Yes, this is correct- while working the pattern, when I ran out of one color I would sometimes switch it with another color. You can use as many or few colors as you like, but it is always 4 strands being worked through the entire pattern.

  6. Bonnie says

    May 14, 2016 at 11:01 am

    Are you using a U.S. 9mm or a 13mm size needle?

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      May 14, 2016 at 11:08 pm

      Hi Bonnie,

      It is a a 9mm needle that is US size 13.

      Reply
  7. Joyce says

    August 6, 2016 at 9:05 am

    I would to make this Rug but do not know how to do the seed stitch. please inform me how this is done. Thanks

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      August 6, 2016 at 7:57 pm

      Hi Joyce!

      Just follow the directions- they tell you how to do the seed stitch 🙂

      Reply
  8. Cheryl Bell says

    October 19, 2017 at 7:32 am

    This is my 22nd rug..my husband says “it’s doo soft” and he loves it..as much as I enjoy making…super easy to make…
    Thank you so much👍

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      October 20, 2017 at 8:57 am

      You’re very welcome Cheryl! I’m happy you (and your husband) are enjoying the pattern! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Mrs. Janet Schmidt says

    November 28, 2018 at 4:19 am

    Hello,

    I wonder if you have a pattern for an ‘L’ shaped shower rug, or if you could let me know where I could get one. I would be very grateful for any information.

    Thank you.

    Reply
    • KX says

      June 18, 2020 at 8:02 am

      All you would have to do is knit two rectangles and sew them together. But the easiest way would be to knit one rectangle for the bottom of the L cast off some stitches (Leaving the remaining active) then continue knitting for the vertical part of the L. Then cast off. You can do a gauge swatch to get all your measurements and knit in any pattern or texture you like.

      Reply
  10. Rita says

    September 14, 2020 at 12:44 pm

    Hello,

    Just wondered if Aunt Lydia’s Rug Yarn would work for this Mat. No Needle Size is give. I am a tight knitter.

    I inherited 20 skeins and want to make something.
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Michelle says

      September 20, 2020 at 11:19 am

      Hi Rita! I never used that yarn for this pattern so I can’t give you a definite answer, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. Try the pattern using a larger needle if you’re afraid that it might work up too tightly. I hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply

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