Mosaic Knit Coaster (Geometric Pattern)
This stylish knit coaster uses mosaic colorwork — a method of knitting patterns with only one color per row using slip stitches. It’s a perfect small project to explore color contrast and create graphic designs without complex stranding.
Materials
– Worsted weight cotton yarn in two high-contrast colors (approx. 15g each)
– 4 mm knitting needles
– Tapestry needle
– Scissors
Instructions
Pattern Basics:
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Mosaic patterns alternate 2 rows per color
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You’ll slip certain stitches with yarn in back (wyib) to create the color pattern
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Coaster will be approx. 10×10 cm when finished
Set-Up:
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CO 23 sts with Color A
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Rows 1–2 (Color A): Knit all stitches
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Rows 3–4 (Color B): K1, Sl1 wyib repeat to end
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Rows 5–6 (Color A): Sl1 wyib, K1 repeat
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Rows 7–20: Continue alternating patterns (checkered, waves, or “brick” mosaic repeat)
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Bind off in pattern with final color
Finishing:
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Weave in ends carefully — especially color changes
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Lightly block if edges curl
How To
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One Color at a Time:
No need to juggle yarns — easy colorwork for beginners -
Slipping Stitches = Pattern:
Creates the illusion of intricate design with just simple slipped stitches -
Use Graphs:
Follow mosaic knitting charts — black = knit/slip, white = background -
Great for Leftovers:
You can make a matching set with scrap yarns -
Yarn Type:
Cotton yarns make firm, flat coasters. Wool will stretch more.
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