Easter Grass Mats

I came up with this concept about 2 years ago. It turned out so well, I've made some to sell as well. I HATE that loose easter grass that ends up all over the house and yard on Easter day. So I came up with a solution...knit furry yarn and make Easter grass mats.

Here are the ones I made for my sons:





Here are the ones I made to sell:





























I tried many types of yarn. I like Yarn Bee's Haute Fur yarn the best for making these for look and ease of use while making them. But I like some of the colors from other brands better. I used no pattern to make them. I just cast on and knit until liked the length then cast off. They are super easy to make for any knitter.

Seth's Birthday Gifts

My nephew's birthday was in January. For Christmas he got a leapster tag and The Cat in the Hat book to read with it. He loved it so I used up my Cat in the Hat fabric scraps to make him some 4 placemat sets for his birthday. I make these sets smaller for young kiddos. I also make a separate coaster so that the child is not trying to put his or her cup to close to the plate to cut down on accidents. And I made a napkin to match. He seemed to love them.

Here is a picture of the sets with a small place setting. The plate is a salad plate.

Here are the sets:








I wrapped it in the lime green and teal loom knitted gift bag I made a while back and pinned on a bow that I made with a round flower loom. I made 2 other bows to put on gifts about the same time also on flower looms (one square and one round).

I used the bow on the right for the gift.


I forgot to take a picture of the gift all put together but it was cute. He loves Cat in the Hat so this turned out perfect.