Before I learned crocheting or knitting I couldn’t understand why someone would want to use pretty hand crocheted or hand knit washcloths or dishcloths. It didn’t make any sense. I could just buy a much cheaper version from the store and I wouldn’t feel sad when they got dirty or fell apart.
That was of course until I crocheted my own and then knit my own.
First of all knitting or crocheting them is a great way for beginners to learn new stitches and improve their skills without worrying about ruining expensive yarn and they are quick to finish and don’t use up a lot of yarn.
I like my dishcloths on the smallish side and I like them textured too. It is also best to use 100% cotton because it is really absorbent and hey that is what washcloths need to do right?
The yarn I used is mystery cotton but I am guessing it is light worsted or DK weight.
Materials
2 stitch markers
Tapestry needles
Size 6 (4mm) needles
A skein of worsted weight ( my 50gm ball made two washcloths and I still had leftover yarn)
Pattern
Cast on 35 stitches
Row 1 – 8 : Knit
Place stitch markers after the 4th stitch and before the last 4 stitches to mark the garter border.
For all rows knit to the first stitch marker and continue with pattern below, and then knit from the second stitch to the end.
Row 9: Knit
Row 10: *K1,P1*, K1
Row 11: Knit
Row 12: *P1, K1*, P1
Repeat rows 9 – 12, 9 more times
Repeat rows 1 – 8 once.
Bind off and weave in any ends.
That’s it.
Of course you could make a cup of coffee and cast on another one.
That green is just to die for, great piece and lovely pattern. Thanks for sharing!
Yes and I have had it for quite some time and couldn’t decide what to do with it. I am glad you like it.
This is a great washcloth. Starting this today. Thanks
You are welcome
Thanks for the great pattern – found it on Knitting Pattern Central about 3 hrs. ago and have already made one! I like that it’s easy to make larger or smaller. It’s a wonderful dishcloth, thanks again.
Thanks, and I love how quick they are to knit.
Thanks.
Cannot wait to utilize this pattern into a knitted scarf pattern!!!!
Awesome idea.
Love the pattern, but if u cast on an even # of stitches (34 or 36), then rows 10 & 12 both always start with a knit stitch. Makes it really easy to keep track of (I like this kind of a project to be “brainless” so to speak!)
I guess you have a point, I will add a note to the pattern, thanks
Only problem with this is that it leaves the garter border 5 stitches wide on one side, but 4 stitches wide on the other. I didn’t notice this until I was halfway through (what can I say, I have ADHD) so this one will be just for practice. Will tweak it next time so the border is the same all around.
Looks like lots of knitting fun.
Yes it is.
If you knit every other row (the odd rows after you start the pattern) rather than purling them, it will be easier to see the pattern and you won’t get mixed up as to how to start the even/pattern rows, with K or P.
I am confused, they are supposed to be knit
Thanks for sharing I love the stitch, can’t wait to try this patteren.
Jessyzz,
Thank you so much for sharing patterns. I think it is extremely generous and I appreciate it much.
I really like your website and think it’s great that you use an interesting font instead of a font that everyone else seems to use in their blog.
You are such a talented person. I am envious of all the energy, talent and projects you have made or are working on.
Thanks so much for the blog.
Thank you for your lovely comment, it is always nice to feel appreciated. I enjoy sharing because after all I learned most of what I know from other bloggers and crafters who shared their knowledge.
I just whipped out 4 of these – great pattern! makes a lovely textured cloth! Thanks for sharing…
Awesome!
I am a bit confused. I started a cloth and marked it as per instructions but why? When I follow the pattern I see that I am not getting a border at the sides. Do I add one at the end. I am comparing my cloth to the finished one in the picture. I am very new at this so I can’t figure it out as to why mine is a bit different.
I don’t get it either. Maybe we are missing something but like you say I don’t understand as the pattern seems different then the pciture.
My bad, you are supposed to knit to the first stitch marker and after the second one on all rows
Nice cloth! Great color, I too love that shade of green it’s easy on the eyes, wish I had some!
I am not sure i am understanding, am i putting the stitch markers in row 8?? Also, how would i go about making this bigger for a dishcloth?? I appreciate your help
Thank you
I may be ignorant, but what are the * for? Do I only repeat those two stitches? Thanks
Do you knit 9 rows and then add the stitch markers and work the pattern? I am a little confused.
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I perfer cotton for my dishcloths
This is called a washcloth and I am wondering what kind of cotton you would use that is soft for a washcloth – not a DISHCLOTH!! I have tried several; I DON’T like Peaches and Cream or Sugar and Cream for washcloths; just dishcloths!
I am using currently I LOVE COTTON yarn and it seems alot softer for a washcloth! Any ideas!??
You are absolutely correct this is a washcloth. The cotton is by DMC India I think. And it is super soft and just keeps getting softer. It is quite similar to knitpicks Pima cotton. I hope that helps.
Thank you very much, I guess I can order the yarn from the USA or who carries it? I will gogle the name and find out!
Just found this washcloth. Looks Sooooo simple thank you for another great pattern
Thanks, glad you liked it.
Have just started knitting after about 40 years, looking for free easy dishcloth patterns does anyone have any I could do……..
please answer so I know too.
You are supposed the add 4 stitches of garter before and after the stitch pattern
Great pattern….love love it….I was so happy to find a different looking washcloth….thanks…..
Also, the “wrong” side has a different, but still pretty, pattern. Post pictures of that, too!
Can you make a baby blanket from this pattern? Would you give me the needle size and the amount of stitches I need to make this one from? I’d like it to be about 30 inches square. Thank you so much for the free pattern!!!
So, does the pattern as shown above include the corrections you note in the comments? Not sure …