728 Orleans Rug - Knitting and Crochet Pattern for Home in Valley Yarns Northampton

Inspired by breezy summer days at the beach house, the Orleans Felted Rug is a simple garter stitch or single crochet rug in modern colour palettes ideal for kitchens, bedsides, or any area of floor that needs perking up. Valley Yarns Northampton felts beautifully and results in a sturdy fabric that will last through years of foot traffic.

Finished Measurements: Knit Version: 34” long x 23” wide unfelted; 29½” long x 20” wide felted
Crochet Version: 38” x 23” unfelted; 26½” long x 19½” wide felted
Yarn Requirements: Valley Yarns Northampton (100% wool; 100g/247yds) 1 skein each of the following colours:
Version 1:
          A– #51 Sage Heather
          B–#02 Natural
          C– #26 Raspberry Heather
          D– #53 Stratosphere
          E– #50 Medium Grey
          F– #49 Brown Heather
          G– #10 Green Apple
          H– #42 Lake Heather

Version 2:
          A– #13 Dark Navy
          B– #51 Sage Heather
          C– #47 Rust
          D– #22 Bright Pink
          E– #53 Stratosphere
          F– #05 Light Grey
          G– #18 Burgundy
          H– #49 Brown Heather
Needles/Hooks: Knit Version: US 13 (9mm) 24” or 32” circular needles
Crochet Version: US K/10.5 (6.50mm) crochet hook
Gauge: Knit Version: 12 sts and 20 rows = 4” unfelted with 2 strands held together
Crochet Version: 12 sts and 9 rows = 4” unfelted with 2 strands held together