Knitted Fusilli Coaster

If you want to add a touch of charm to your table settings, look no further than the delightful Knitted Fusilli Coaster! These quirky coasters not only protect your surfaces but also bring a pop of fun and creativity to your decor. Made of high-quality knitted material, these coasters are not only practical but also a whimsical addition to your home. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy night in or hosting a gathering, the Knitted Fusilli Coasters will definitely add a sprinkle of joy to your space!

Method:

Knitting

Skill Level:

Beginner

Materials

• Less than 1 skein of Lion Brand ReUp yarn (100% Recycled Cotton). Each skein is 117 yds (107m). You will need about 8 yds (7.5 m) of your CC and 82 yds (75 m) of your MC to complete one washcloth. This yarn is on the lighter side of worsted, so when substituting make sure to check your gauge.
• US 6 (4.0 mm) Knitting Needles
• Tapestry Needle Set (Bent Tip)
• Mini Patchwork Scissors 

Finished Size

• Height: 3.75″ (9.5cm)
• Width: 4″ (10 cm)

Gauge

20.5 sts + 31 rows = 4” (10cm) in pattern

Abbreviations

• CO cast on
• k knit
• p purl
• sl1p slip one stitch purlwise
• wyif with yarn in front
• wyib with yarn in back
• p2tog purl two stitches together
• TK Twisted Knitting Stitch
• BO bind off
• st(s) stitch(es)

Twisted Knitting Stitch Explanation

Place the right-hand needle in-between the next two stitches on your left-hand needle in the row below your current working row

Yarn over your right-hand needle and pull up a loop keeping it on the right-hand needle

Slip the next stitch from your left-hand needle to your right-hand needle purlwise

Fusilli Coaster Pattern

Notes on tension: I recommend knitting all the k and p stitches with tight tension on the right and wrong sides of your work. When you are pulling up loops in the twisted knitting stitch, I recommend very loose tension. And finally on the wrong side of your work, I recommend doing the p2tog stitches with tight tension, as well. This helps decrease the tendency of the stitch to curl your finished object.

Long-tail CO 20 sts

Row 1: sl1p wyif, p to end of row

Row 2: sl1p wyib, k to end of row

Row 3: sl1p wyif, p to end of row

Row 4: sl1p wyib, k2, *TK, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3

Row 5: sl1p wyif, p2, *p2tog, repeat from * to last 3 sts, p3

Repeat Row 4 and Row 5 thirteen more times.

Row 30: sl1p wyib, k to end of row

BO purlwise

Weave in all your ends and block your coaster. I recommend wet blocking these coasters as it helps them lay down flat.