Tartan Place Mat & Glass Jacket Pattern #S-400

Starting at narrow end with White, ch 124.

Dc in 6th ch from hook, * ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch. Repeat from * across. Ch 4, turn (60 sps).

Skip first dc, * dc in next dc, ch 1. Repeat from * across, ending with dc in last dc, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch. Ch 4, turn. At end of 3rd row, break off White, attach Red. Ch 4, turn.

Repeat 2nd row. At end of 6th row, break off Red, attach White. Ch 4, turn.

Work in pattern, alternating 3 rows of White and 3 rows of Red, until 63 rows (21 sections) have been completed.

Cut 4 strands of Red, each 22 inches long. Weave these strands through first row of sps on long side of mat, leaving an even amount free at both ends to make fringe. Cut 4 more strands of Red and weave through same row of sps, going under rows that were passed over previously. Weave Red through next 3 rows the same way. Weave White through next 4 rows. Continue in this manner until all sps have been filled. Knot ends and trim fringe evenly. Block to measurements.

Starting at center with Red, ch 2.

6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

2 sc in each sc around.

* 2 sc in next sc (1 sc increased), sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Inc 6 sc evenly on each rnd until piece measures same as bottom of glass. Join and break off.

Starting at long side with White, make a chain slightly longer than outer edge of glass. Work as for Place Mat until piece reaches around glass, having a number of sps divisible by 8. Cut off remaining chain. Continue to work as for Place Mat until there are 2 White and 2 Red stripes.

Cut 4 strands of Red, each 45 inches long. Weave these strands through first row of sps along narrow end, then work back through same row of sps. Continue in this manner until 4 rows of sps have been completed. Cut 4 more strands of White and work as before. Weave Red through next 4 rows the same way. Weave White through next 4 rows. Continue in this manner until all sps have been filled.

Sew narrow ends together and sew to bottom.