Knitted Beer Mat

Imagine enjoying a cold beverage with a touch of warmth – that's exactly what a knitted beer mat brings to the table! These charming creations not only add a cozy and unique flair to your drinking experience but also protect your surfaces from unwanted condensation and scratches. With a variety of colors and patterns to choose from, knitted beer mats make for delightful conversation starters and thoughtful gifts for your loved ones. So, next time you reach for your favorite drink, why not reach for a knitted beer mat too? It's the perfect blend of practicality and charm that will elevate any drinking session with a touch of handmade warmth.

Materials
-5mm needles
-Small amounts of cream Aran or DK yarn held double
-Small amounts of beer coloured Aran or DK yarn held double
-Small amounts of light grey Aran or DK yarn held double
-Tapestry/yarn needle for sewing in loose ends

Abbreviations
St(s) = Stitch(es)
CO = Cast on
K = knit row (all rows are K to produce garter stitch)
Inc = Increase by your preferred method (I prefer Kfb for this pattern)
BO = Bind off

Pattern
Begin by casting on in grey, to crate the bottom of the glass, change to beer coloured yarn and work three sets of increases as instructed below. The coaster is finished by changing to cream and knitting the ‘head’ of the beer which you also cast off with.

With 5mm needles, CO10 sts in grey
1 – K1 row
2-7 – Change to beer colour and K 6 rows
8 – K1 stitch, inc 1, K to last 2 sts, inc 1, K1 (12 sts)
9-13 – K 5 rows
14 – K1 stitch, inc 1, K to last 2 sts, inc 1, K1 (14 sts)
15-19 – K 5 rows
20 – K1 stitch, inc 1, K to last 2 sts, inc 1, K1 (16 sts)
21-33 – K 13 rows
34-38 – Change to cream colour and K 5 rows
BO all stitches, weave in ends, enjoy!