Hardanger Mat

By Carol Leather

Master the Fundamentals of Hardanger with a Practical, Beginner-Friendly Project

Product Description:

Sometimes the most deeply satisfying projects are the practical ones. This charming Hardanger Mat pattern is designed to create something genuinely useful for your home, giving you a beautiful result that you can admire and use every single day. There’s a special pride that comes from pointing to a lovely item and saying, “I made that.”

This pattern is the perfect entry point into the world of Hardanger. It introduces the essential “Hardanger trinity” - Kloster blocks, thread cutting, and needleweaving - in a clear and manageable way. With detailed, photo-led steps to guide you, you will build confidence as you stitch, snip, and weave, finishing with delicate dove’s eyes for a touch of lace.

Forget feeling intimidated; this mat is designed to be your friendly guide. When you are finished, you will not only have mastered the core skills needed for any future Hardanger project, but you will also have a lovely, durable mat to show for it. Place it under a small vase, on a side table, or anywhere you need a touch of handmade elegance.

Beginner-Friendly: Master the core skills with confidence thanks to clear, photo-led step-by-step instructions designed to ensure your success.

PATTERN DETAILS: This is an instant download digital pattern in PDF format.

• Skill Level: Beginner-Friendly
• Fabric: 22-count Hardanger fabric (or similar evenweave) is recommended.
• Stitch Count: 92w x 92h
• Finished Size: Approximately 4.2 x 4.2 inches (10.7 x 10.7 cm) when stitched on 22-count fabric.
• Stitches Used: Kloster Blocks, Needleweaving, Dove’s Eyes, and instructions for cutting.
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YOUR DOWNLOAD INCLUDES:

• A clear, easy-to-read stitch chart.
• Detailed, step-by-step instructions with helpful photographs to guide you.

Start your Hardanger journey today and create a beautiful, useful piece for your home that you’ll be proud to display!

• Please Note: This listing is for a digital PDF pattern only. No physical materials (fabric, thread, needle) will be shipped.