Knit a Dishcloth
An easy and enjoyable project for beginner knitters, knitting your own dishcloth is also useful. You'll end up with an eco-friendly solution to dish washing, as the cloth can be used again and again – just wash it in a normal load of washing when it gets dirty. Be sure to make some extras for your friends.
Steps
- Cast on 36 stitches.
- Knit all the stitches for the first 4 rows to create a border.
- Begin knitting the pattern. (K3 at the beginning and ends of the following rows is for the border.)
- Row 1 - K3, (K3, P3) 5 times, K3
- Row 2 - K3, K2, (P3, K3) 4 times, P3, K1, K3
- Row 3 - K3, P2, (K3, P3) 4 times, K3, P1, K3
- Row 4 - K3, (P3, K3) 5 times, K3
- Row 5 - K3, K1, (P3, K3) 4 times, P3, K2, K3
- Row 6 - K3, P1, (K3, P3) 4 times, K3, P2, K3
- Repeat Rows 1 - 6 seven more times.
- Repeat Row 1.
- Knit all the stitches of the last four rows to finish the border.
- Cast off.
Tips
- Abbreviations used:
- K - Knit
- P - Purl
- Keep track of how many times you have repeated rows 1-6 on paper to make it easier to remember.
Things You'll Need
- Yarn: Bernat Handicrafter Cotton in any color of your choice, or similar cotton yarn.
- Always use cotton yarn. Polyesters and wool's do not work well as dishcloths.
- Needles: 4 mm (US size 6)
Related Articles
- Make a Hand Knitted Dish Cloth More Effective
- Organize Your Knitting Supplies
- Knit an iPod Cozy
- Choose Knitting Needles
- Knit a Headband
- Knit a Sweater for a Sunkid Teddy Bear
Sources and Citations
- Original article used with permission from Sue's Crochet and Knitting, http://www.crochetandknitting.com/dishcloth.htm, a source of free crochet and knit patterns.
