A waffle stitch pattern is used for this dishcloth. It has great scrubbing ability with its garter stitch ridges. Each side has a unique pattern so it looks good from any angle. By slipping the first stitch of every row and purling the last stitch, the 2 side edges maintain an attractive appearance and the dishcloth lays flat and square without the need for a border.
Boxy Dishcloth
Stitch Guide
Yarn
Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (1oo% cotton; 80 yd [73 m]/50 grams). 1 skein. Shown in #o85 jute and #o8g banana yellow. Waffle Stitch Pattern: Row 1: (RS) Sl1 kwise, \*k2, p1; rep from \* to end. Row 2: (WS) Sl1 kwise, \*p2, k1; rep from \* to last 3 sts, pP3. Row 3: Sl1 kwise, \*k2, p1; rep from \* to end. Row 4: Sl1 kwise, knit to last st, p1. Rep Rows 1-4 for patt.
Needles
One pair size 7(4.5 mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
Knitting Instructions
Gauge
10 sts and 13 rows = 2 inches in Waffle Stitch Pattern.
Measurements
Approximately 9 inches wide and 1o inches long, before washing. The dishcloth will shrink in the wash, especially in the length. Cast on 46 sts. Work Rows 1 - 4 ofWaffle Stitch Pattern (see Stitch Guide) 15 times. Then work Rows 1 - 3 once more. Bind off all sts kwise. Weave in ends. Washing Instructions Machine wash and dry. Copyright 2012, 2008 by Leah Michelle Designs. This pattern, photos, and products made from this pattern are intended for private use only and may not be distributed for commercial purposes without the written consent of the designer.
