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This free knitting pattern shows you how to make a toilet contour rug and matching bath mat. I designed the toilet rug to help with my little son’s potty training. The contour rug is shorter on the front and wider on the sides than traditional toilet rugs; this helps catch rouge accidents from potty training boys. Instructions are also included in this pattern set for a matching rectangular bath mat.

These bath mats are made by holding two strands of worsted weight cotton yarn together and knitting them as one. You’ll work in a seed stitch pattern, which creates a nice, absorbent texture.

About this Knitting Pattern

This Toilet Contour Rug & Bath Mat pattern set is an easy to intermediate level knitting pattern and is best for knitters who have an understanding of knits, purls, and binding off in a pattern.

Materials

Yarn

Two 706-yard Skeins of Lily Sugar ‘N Cream worsted weight yarn, White (or your preferred color)

• Toilet Contour Rug uses about 959 yards (19 oz.)
• Bath Mat uses about 1009 yards (20 oz.)

Knitting Needles

36 inch (91cm) long US No. 10 / 6 MM circular needles (or size needed to obtain gauge)

Notions

Measuring tape

Tapestry needle

Gauge

13 stitches and 19 rows in stockinette (with two strands held together) = 4 inches

Abbreviations

k = knit

p = purl

** = repeat the pattern between the asterisks

Instructions: Toilet Contour Rug

(32 x 28 inches)

Knit flat, turning after each row. Hold two strands of yarn together and knit as if they are one strand.

Row 1: Cast on 104 stitches. (104 stitches) Turn.
Row 2: *k, p* x 52. (104 stitches) Turn.
Row 3: *p, k* x 52. (104 stitches) Turn.
Rows 4 – 61: Repeat Rows 2 and 3.
[Bind off center and separate flaps] Row 62: *k, p* x 38. Bind off next 29, leaving last bind off stitch as an active loop. *p, k* x 37. (76 live stitches) Turn.

[Begin first flap; work only the first set of live stitches that remain on the needles.] Row 63: *p, k* x 19. (38 stitches) Turn.
Row 64: *k, p* x 19. (38 stitches) Turn.
Rows 65 – 169: Repeat Rows 63 and 64.
Row 170: Bind off 38. Cut yarn and pull through.

[Begin second flap; move to the remaining live stitches. Join yarn and begin knitting second flap to match the first flap.] Row 63, part 2: *p, k* x 19. (38 stitches) Turn.
Row 64, part 2: *k, p* x 19. (38 stitches) Turn.
Rows 65 – 169, part 2: Repeat Rows 63 and 64.
Row 170: Bind off 38. Cut yarn and pull through.
Weave in all loose ends. Block if desired.

Instructions: Bath Mat

(32 x 24 inches)

Knit flat, turning after each row. Hold two strands of yarn together and knit as if they are one strand.

Row 1: Cast on 104 stitches. (104 stitches) Turn.

Row 2: *k, p* x 52. (104 stitches) Turn.

Row 3: *p, k* x 52. (104 stitches) Turn.

Rows 4 – 155: Repeat Rows 2 and 3.

Row 156: Bind off. Cut yarn and pull through.

Weave in all loose ends. Block if desired.

Print the Toilet Contour Rug & Bath Mat Free Knitting Pattern Set

Printable Toilet Contour Rug & Bath Mat Free Knitting Pattern PDF by Liz @PurlsAndPixels

Care

If you use the materials called for in the pattern, your final product will be machine washable. To keep your bath mats looking their best, hand wash or machine wash separately on delicate cycle in cold water. You may tumble dry on low heat or lay flat to dry.

Make matching washcloths

If you like these bath mats, you can make matching washcloths. Find my free Seed Stitch Washcloth Knitting Pattern here.

©2018, Liz Chandler of PurlsAndPixels.

This pattern is for personal use, gifting, and charitable donation of completed items. You may also sell handmade items created using this pattern. Do not copy this pattern and distribute it. If you’d like to share the pattern, refer your friends to my website, purlsandpixels.com so they may obtain a copy.

If you find any errors or have any questions, email purlsandpixels@gmail.com and I will do my best to help.

I’d love to see your finished work! Tag your photos with @PurlsAndPixels on Twitter or Instagram.

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Knit this little frog for your favorite person. This little knitted toy is a great project for left over yarn, using only about 20 yards.

How this Little Knit Frog is Made

This little frog is knit in three main pieces. You’ll make his body first, then make and sew his legs on. I have included instructions for crochet eyes, but you can also substitute small buttons for eyes. I chose Caron Simply Soft in Kelly Green to make this guy, but try him in your favorite worsted weight yarn and color.

Materials

• 16 yards (about .3 ounces) of Caron Simply Soft worsted weight yarn, Kelly Green (or your preferred color) [‘Color 1”]
• 4 yards of Caron Simply Soft worsted weight yarn, Charcoal (or your preferred color) [“Color 2”] OR two small dark buttons
• Small handful of Polyfill toy stuffing
• No. 5/3.75 MM circular or straight knitting needles in any length (or size needed to obtain gauge)
• Size G/4.0 MM crochet hook (optional)
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

• k = Knit.
• p = Purl.
• ** = Repeat the pattern between the asterisks.
• make 1 = Pick up the strand between the stitch just worked and the next stitch from front to back with the left needle and knit into the back of it.
• k2tog = Knit two together.
• ssk = Slip, slip, knit. [Slip two stitches as if to knit. Insert left needle from left to right into the fronts of the two slipped stitches. Pull working yarn through both stitches with right needle to knit together.]
• sl1pwyif = Slip one stitch purlwise with yarn in front.
• sl1kwyib = Slip one stitch knitwise with yarn in back.
• sc = single crochet

Gauge

20 stitches and 28 rows in stockinette = 4 inches on No. 5/3.75 MM needles

Instructions: Little Knit Frog

(measures approximately 3” x 2”)

 Frog Body

(Knit in the round with Color 1. Use stitch marker to keep track of the beginning/ends of your rows by placing it in the first stitch of each row/round.)

Row 1: Provisionally cast on 8. Join round.

Row 2: k 8 (8 stitches).

Row 3: k 8 (8 stitches).

Row 4: k1, make 1, k2, make 1, k2, make 1, k 2, make 1, k1 (12 stitches).

Row 5: k 12 (12 stitches).

Row 6: k1, make 1, k4, make 1, k2, make 1, k 4, make 1, k1 (16 stitches).

Row 7: k 16 (16 stitches).

Row 8: k1, make 1, k6, make 1, k2, make 1, k 6, make 1, k1 (20 stitches).

Rows 9 thru 16: k 20 (20 stitches).

Row 17: k1, make 1, k8, make 1, k2, make 1, k 8, make 1, k1 (24 stitches).

Row 18: k 24 (24 stitches).

Row 19: k1, make 1, k10, make 1, k2, make 1, k 10, make 1, k1 (28 stitches).

Row 20: k 28 (28 stitches).

Row 21: k1, ssk, k8, k2tog, k2, ssk, k8, k2tog, k1 (24 stitches).

Row 22: k24 (24 stitches).

Row 23: k1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k2, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1 (20 stitches).

Row 24: k20 (20 stitches).

Row 25: k1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k2, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1 (16 stitches).

Row 26: k16 (16 stitches).

Row 27: k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k2, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1 (12 stitches).

Row 28: k12 (12 stitches).

Row 29: ssk, k2tog, ssk, k2tog (4 stitches).

Cut yarn leaving 12-inch tail and bind off with Kitchener’s stitch.

Stuff the frog body with a small bit of Polyfill, but don’t overstuff.

Move the stitches from your provisional cast on to knitting needles, and close the frog with Kitchener’s stitch. Weave in loose ends.

Frog Back Legs

(Knit flat with Color 1, turning after each row. Make 2.)

Row 1: Cast on 11 stitches. Turn.

Row 2: sl1pwyif, p10 (11 stitches).

Row 3: sl1kwyib, k10 (11 stitches).

Row 4: sl1pwyif, p10 (11 stitches).

Row 5: sl1kwyib, make 1, k9, make 1, k1 (13 stitches).

Row 6: sl1pwyif, p12 (13 stitches).

Row 7: sl1kwyib, k12 (13 stitches).

Row 8: sl1pwyif, p 12 (13 stitches).

Row 9: sl1kwyib, ssk, k7, k2tog, k1 (11 stitches).

Row 10: sl1pwyif, p10 (11 stitches).

Row 11: sl1kwyib, ssk, k5, k2tog, k1 (9 stitches).

Row 12: sl1pwyif, p8 (9 stitches).

Row 13: sl1kwyib, ssk, k3, k2tog, k1 (7 stitches).

Row 14: sl1pwyif, p2tog, k1, p2tog, k1 (5 stitches).

Row 15: sl1kwyib, k4 (5 stitches).

Row 16: sl1pwyif, p4 (5 stitches).

Row 17: Bind off.

Cut yarn, leaving a 12-inch tail and pull through.

Allow the legs to curl up into themselves a bit, as they naturally will. Sew both legs to the narrow end of the frog, leaving some of the curled edges inside.

Frog Front Legs

(Knit flat with Color 1, turning after each row. Make 1.)

Row 1: Cast on 14 stitches. Turn.

Row 2: sl1pwyif, p13 (14 stitches).

Row 3: sl1kwyib, k13 (14 stitches).

Row 4: sl1pwyif, p13 (14 stitches).

Row 5: Bind off in knit stitch pattern.

Cut yarn, leaving a 12-inch tail, and pull through. Allow the fabric to curl long-ways, with the purl-side facing out. With darning needle, sew to body in a “v” shape, with the point of the “v” ending under the frog’s “chin.” Sew one tight stitch across the middle point (the bottom of the “v”) to make the front feet appear separate. Weave in loose ends.

Frog Eyes

(Crochet with Color 2. Make 2.)

Row 1: Chain 2.

Row 2: sc4 into 1^st chain.

Print the Free Little Knit Frog Pattern

Printable little frog knitting pattern PDF by Liz @PurlsAndPixels

©2017, Liz Chandler of PurlsAndPixels. This pattern is for personal use, gifting, and charitable donation of completed items. You may also sell items made using this pattern. Do not copy and sell the pattern or use it for any commercial purpose. Thank you!

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