Free Pattern: Semi Circular Door Mat

This is my practical solution; a machine washable, low profile, door mat. 

I've noticed that other pattern designers claim that their work is inspired by yarn. Call me weird but my designs are always driven by a practical problem. In this case a narrow gap between door and floor, two large dogs and a wood turning partner. I've had other door mats that claim to be machine washable but they are either too large to fit in my washing machine or the rubber backing cracks and warps.


I know what you're saying, it's not actually semi circular! When you crochet a circle the increases push against one another, but when it's a half a circle that means that either the straight edge isn't straight or the curving edge warps. So after much experimentation I went with this as the most sensible solution. The increases are stacked on top of each other. It makes the pattern much easier to follow and if you want to go bigger than my 70 x 35 cm mat it's quite easy to do. After all I'm all about customisation!

Now let me tell you about the 'yarn'. You'll find it here. It comes in a glorious range of colours and is soft to the touch. You could use jute, or hemp but this 100% cotton twine will leave the skin on your hands! Choose from tri-ply, two-tone or single colour. 

The tri-ply, which is what I used, is slightly finer than the others so your gauge might come out a little different. They're about 2mm thick.

To stop your door mat taking a walk by itself, I've used Sock Stop which I bought from Woolwarehouse. It's made of latex and comes in a variety of colours. One bottle is more than ample for this mat.

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Finished Size: 35 x 70 cm

UK Terminology

Gauge: 14 Treble Sts x 8 rows = 4cm

 

You will need:

3 x 100m cones of Fred Aldous Bakers Twine

1 bottle of Rico Sock Stop

4.5mm (No7) Hook

Large Tapestry Needle

Ch    - Chain

FL     -Front Loop
Htr   - Half Treble

NJ    - Needle Join 

Rnd  - Round

Slst  - Slip Stitch

St    - Stitch

Tr    - Treble

Start each round with a Starting Treble or ch3 if preferred.

Turn at the end of each round.

Ch4 loose sts, Slst into first ch st to form a ring.

Rnd 1.  7 Trs into ring. Turn.      (7Trs)

Rnd 2.  Tr in first st, 2Tr in each st to end. Turn. (13Trs)

Rnd 3. Tr in each of next 2 sts.

(2Tr in next st, Tr in next st ) x 4

2Tr in each of next 2 sts, Tr in last st. Turn. (19Trs)

Rnd 4. Tr in each of next 3 sts,

(2Tr in next st, Tr in each of next 2 sts,) x 4

2Tr in next st, Tr in each of next 3 sts. Turn. (24Trs)

Rnd 5. Tr in each of next 3 sts.

(2Tr in next st, Tr in each of next 3 sts,) x 4

2 Tr in next st, Tr in each of next 4 sts. Turn. (29Trs)

Rnd 6.Tr in each of next 4 sts.

(2Tr in next st, Tr in each of next 4 sts,) x 4

2 Tr in next st, Tr in each of next 4 sts. Turn. (34Trs)

Rnd7. Tr in each of next 4 sts.
(2Tr in next st, Tr in each of next 5 sts,) x 4

2 Tr in next st, Tr in each of next 5 sts. Turn. (39Trs)

I’m sure you’ve already spotted the pattern, so I’ll abbreviate from now on.

Rnd8. Tr x 5 sts.

(2Tr, Tr x 6) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 5. Turn. (44Trs)

Rnd9. Tr x 5 sts.

(2Tr, Tr x 7) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 6. Turn. (49Trs)

Rnd10. Tr x 6 sts.

(2Tr, Tr x 8) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 6. Turn. (54Trs)

Rnd11. Tr x 6 sts.

(2Tr, Tr x 9) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 7. Turn. (59Trs)

Rnd12. Tr x 7 sts.

(2Tr, Tr x 10) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 7. Turn. (64Trs)

Rnd13. Tr x 7sts.

(2Tr, Tr x 11) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 8. Turn. (69Trs)

Rnd14. Tr x 8 sts.

(2Tr, Tr x 12) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 8. Turn. (74Trs)

Rnd15. Tr x 8 sts.

(2Tr, Tr x 13) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 9. Turn. (79Trs)

Rnd16. Tr x 9 sts.

(2Tr, Tr x 14) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 9. Turn. (84Trs)

Rnd17. Tr x 9 sts.

(2Tr, Tr x 15) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 10. Turn. (89Trs)

Rnd18. Tr x 10 sts.
(2Tr, Tr x 16) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 10. Turn. (94Trs)

Rnd19. Tr x 10 sts.

(2Tr, Tr x 17) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 11. Turn. (99Trs)

Rnd20. Tr x 11 sts.

(2Tr, Tr x 18) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 11. Turn. (104Trs)

Rnd21. Tr x 11 sts.

(2Tr, Tr x 19) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 12. Turn. (109Trs)

Rnd22. Tr x 12 sts.

(2Tr, Tr x 20) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 12. Turn. (114Trs)

Rnd23. Tr x 12 sts.

(2Tr, Tr x 21) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 13. Turn. (119Trs)

Rnd24. Tr x 13 sts.

(2Tr, Tr x 22) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 13. Turn. (124Trs)

Rnd25. Tr x 13 sts.

(2Tr, Tr x 23) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 14. Turn. (129Trs)

Rnd26. Tr x 14 sts.

(2Tr, Tr x 24) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 14. Turn. (134Trs)

Rnd27. Tr x 14 sts.

(2Tr, Tr x 25) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 15. Turn. (139Trs)

Rnd28. Tr x 15 sts.

(2Tr, Tr x 26) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 15. Turn. (144Trs)

Rnd29. Tr x 15 sts.

(2Tr, Tr x 27) x 4

2 Tr, Tr x 16. Turn. (149Trs)

Rnd30.     

With wrong side facing place Sts into front loop only. 
Ch2, FL Htr x 16 sts.

(2 FL Htr, FL Htr x 28) x 4

2 FL Htr, FL Htr x 15.

3 FL Htr in corner,

Now working along horizontal edge,

place 2 Htr Sts around each treble st, and 2 Htr Sts into chain ring.

1 FL Htr into same space as first FL Htr, NJ to top of Ch2.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

There should be no need to block your work but if required try ironing on reverse with a steam iron.

Now find a safe flat place or a board to put your mat on while you apply the Sock Stop, away from little fingers or inquisitive pets! Make sure you are working on reverse. If you’re not sure look for the ridge on the front formed by the front post sts.

Place dots of Sock Stop on raised areas of stitching. Dots work better than lines, they are less likely to peel off when the mat stretches.

Leave overnight to dry.