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Celebrate our 250th anniversary with an Americana Rug. Perfect for the holiday or any day. Knit lengthwise, beginning and ending with garter rows, the middle is interspersed with simple knits, purls and slip stitches. The Americana Rug brings classic red, white, and blue style to your home with cozy, handcrafted charm. Featuring bold stripes and durable texture, it’s perfect for adding warmth and a touch of patriotic flair to entryways, kitchens or living spaces. A timeless accent that’s as practical as it is stunning.
Time:
Two Week Project
Skill Level:
Easy
Size:
24” x 30” after blocking
Gauge:
8 sts and 12 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Stockinette Stitch after blocking
Materials:
Yarn:
Berroco Remix Chunky (30% Nylon, 27% Cotton, 24% Acrylic; 10% Silk, 9% Linen, 139 yards [127 meters]/100 grams), MC 9901 Birch (5 balls), CC1 9998 Cherry (2 balls), CC2 9949 Nightfall (2 balls), CC3 9927 Old Jeans (1 ball), CC4 9919 Mist (1 ball),
Needles:
US size 13 (9 mm) 47” (120-cm) circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions:
Stitch markers, tapestry needle, scissors
Pattern Notes:
This rug is knit back and forth lengthwise on a long circular needle to accommodate stitches.
Stitches are then picked up and knit along the side edges to create a border.
Yarn is held triple. MC is carried up while contrast colors are cut when directed.
Pattern:
With 3 strands of MC held together and Size 13 circular needles, CO 58 sts.
Border 1
Row 1: Knit.
Rows 2-5: Repeat row 1.
Row 6: Purl. Do not cut MC
Rug:
Red Stripes #1
Row 7: With CC1 held triple K6, Sl2pwyib, [K15, Sl2pwyib] two times, K6.
Rows 8: Do not turn. Slide stitches to opposite side of needle. With MC K.
Row 9: Turn work. With CC1, P6, Sl2pwyif, [P15, Sl2pwyif] two times, P6.
Rows 10: Do not turn. Slide stitches to opposite side of needle. With MC P.
Rows 11 – 12: Repeat rows 7 – 8 one more time. Cut CC1 leaving an 8” tail.
Rows 13: With MC P.
Navy Stripes #1
Rows 14: With CC2 held triple K6, Sl2pwyib, [K15, Sl2pwyib] two times, K6.
Rows 15: K6, Sl2pwyif, [K15, Sl2pwyif] two times, K6
Row 16: P6, Sl2pwyib, [P15, Sl2pwyif] two times, P6.
Rows 17: Do not turn. Slide stitches to opposite side of needle. With MC K.
Rows 18: With MC P.
Rows 19 – 29: Repeat rows 14 – 18 two more times. Cut CC2 leaving an 8” tail.
Red Stripes #2
Rows 30 – 37: Repeat rows 7 – 10 two times.
Rows 38 – 39: Repeat rows 7 – 8 one more time. Cut CC1 leaving an 8” tail.
Rows 40: With MC P.
Medium Blue Stripes #1
Rows 41 – 56: With CC3 and MC held triple, repeat rows 14 – 29.
Red Stripes #3
Rows 57 – 67: With CC1 and MC held triple, repeat rows 30 – 40.
Light Blue Stripes #1
Rows 68 – 83: With CC4 and MC held triple, repeat rows 14 – 29.
Red Stripes #4
Rows 84 – 94: With CC1 and MC held triple, repeat rows 30 – 40.
Navy Stripes #2
Rows 95 – 110: With CC1 and MC held triple, repeat rows 14 – 29.
Red Stripes #5
Rows 111 – 121: With CC1 and MC held triple, repeat rows 7 – 13.
Border 2
Row 122: Purl.
Rows 123-125: Repeat row 1.
Row 126: BO purlwise. Weave in ends. I recommend weaving in the ends individually by strand rather than as a group of three to reduce bulk.
Block rug to 25” x 33”. I ran it through the rinse & spin cycle of my washer on cold water and low speed settings and then pinned it out to dry.
Side Borders
Row 1: With MC held triple, pick up and knit 66 sts along a side edge.
Rows 2-3: Knit.
Row 4: BO knitwise.
Repeat on the other side edge of rug.