Brighten up your summer soirees with a cheerful table mat, inspired by the colorful paper-cut flags and flowers of a Mexican fiesta. This quick-to-work decor is a perfect stash-buster--balance your color choices by working a neutral shade between each bright row.

Finished Size: 19 x 39.5 inches (pattern gives notes on adjusting length and width--this would also work for placemats, rugs, blankets, etc)

Yarn amount:L 2 balls plum (A), 3 balls pale grey (B), 2 balls heather, and 1 ball each in bright carnation and rose pink