There is nothing worse than sitting on a cold rock halfway up a hill. The Mountain Mat is your solution: a sturdy, felted seat pad designed to keep your bum warm whether you’re on snow, moss, sand or summit!

Because it is felted, this mat becomes thick, durable and far less delicate than regular knitted items. You can sit on snow without worry, throw it in your rucksack, and use it through all seasons, from summer picnics to winter hikes.

The centre section features bold text, and once you’ve made one, you’ll want to experiment with endless variations!

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Construction
The Mountain Mat is worked flat from bottom to top in stockinette stitch, using 4-row stripes. The central 7 row section contains the text. An applied i-cord edging is then worked around the entire mat for a clean, sturdy finish.

Size
Before felting: 45cm height x 55cm width
After felting: 30cm height x 40cm width

Gauge
Before felting: 10 x 10 cm = 11 sts x 16 rows in stockinette stitch

Yarn
Drops Snow (50 g = 50 m)

Yarn Quantities
Colour A (stripe accent): 80 g
Colour B (main): 70 g
Colour C (text + i-cord): 30 g

Get creative and create your own colour combinations! We will suggest a few combo ideas too.

Equipment
9 mm straight or circular needles Tapestry needle
Scissors

Skill Level
If you can knit and purl, you’re good to go! You’ll pick up everything else along the way with the help of the tutorials mentioned.