I made this jute rug for my cats to “wipe” their paws when they exit the litter box, but when it was done, I realized that it would also make a great door mat.
I used Darice brand Jute Cord and a 9mm hook.
Start with a chain 45 stitches long.
Row 1) HDC in 2nd chain from hook and in each stitch across. Chain 2, turn. (43 HDC)
Row 2) HDC in each chain across. Chain 2, turn. (43 HDC)
Rows 3-6) Repeat Row 2
Row 7) HDC in each stitch across. Chain 3, turn (43 HDC)
Row 8) Skip the first 2 stitches, DC in next stitch, chain 1, DC in first skipped chain. ( 1 X-stitch completed). Continue X-stitching across the row. DC in last 2 stitches. Chain 2, turn. (13 X stitches)
Repeat Rows 1-8 four more times
Row 41-46) Repeat row 2
Row 47) HDC across the row. Chain 1 Turn
Row 48) SC across row. Chain 1 Turn
Finishing): Sc across row to corner. 2 sc in corner stitch. Continue SCing around the border placing 2 sc in each corner. Attach w/ slip stitch, and finish off. Weave in your loose end.
This pattern can be made with jute as a doormat, or as a small rug when made with rug yarn.
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