1:12th scale knit rugs & baskets

Ability Level – Intermediate NOTE: this is not a suitable project for a novice, as two yarns are used together to make the items in this pattern and knitting with doubled yarns takes practice.

Materials requiredAll items: one pair size 2 mm knitting needles plus Either mat - 25 metres pure new wool and 25 metres cotton or cotton mix yarn. Large basket – 15-20 metres Appletons Old English Crewel wool and 15 metres 1-ply cotton or cotton mix yarn. Small basket – 10-15 metres Appletons Old English Crewel wool and 10 metres 1-ply cotton or cotton mix yarn.

Approximate finished sizes

Round mat - 10 cm/4-inch diameter. Rectangular mat - 10 cm/4-inches by 6 cm/2½-inches. Large basket - approx 2.5 cm/1-inch deep, diameter approx 4 cm/1½-inches. Small basket - approx 2 cm/¾-inch deep, diameter approx 2.5 cm/1-inch