Mason Dixon KAL

Nice, Sherry! A couple of questions: do you just drape it over the bathtub to dry, and have you tried washing it yet (curious about shrinkage)?
 

I laid it out on the floor to dry. I didnt wash it yet, but I did get it wet to block it. When I do wash it, I plan to just block it again on the floor, so I dont anticipate any shrinkage.
 

Looks great! Your daughter's color choices should work up well, too. Did you use the single or double worsted? Is it three of the 2 1/2 ounce balls? Thanks!
 

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I used the 2 1/2 ounce balls from Joann Fabrics. I used 2 hot blue and one white and knitted all three as one. I cast on 34 stitches and worked for 11 garter ridges. Then I worked the inside bands with 6 garter ridges and the outside bands with 7. I ran out of the white first for some reason and BO with 3 strands of blue, which is fine as it just looks like a solid blue line running down one short side. I had seen the mat in the book, but didnt have my own copy yet so I just made up my own pattern. I am impatient that way! But it worked out perfectly for my little bathroom and a cute bathmat for $6. Who can beat it!!!!
 

Sorry I made a mistake. The balls were the super size from Joanns. They were 4 ounce balls!!!
 

hi sherry -
the mat looks great - i also made a rug (tailgate) and it's good to see some other rugs on the blog! once my sore fingers recover from the triple-stranded cotton, i might give absorba a whirl.
i think the colors for your daughter will look super-cute!
 

This is really nice. I love the hot blue color, I have a little of it myself.