Traditional Dishcloths - Square and Rectangular
A knitting pattern by Staci Perry, www.verypink.com
Getting Started.
Size: any size square, mine are about 9x9" Needles: size 7 US, straights or circulars Yarn: about 35 grams of worsted weight cotton (65 yards) Additional Materials: tapestry needle for weaving in ends Gauge: really not important, but I got 4.5 stitches per inch in garter stitch
Abbreviations and Video Technique Links:
BO -bind-off http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIRuzLUDk7o CO - cast-on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN9cNEozOLc K - knit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTznP omokg K2tog - knit two together http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10Ko-Gj8Vbk YO - yarn over http://youtu.be/3QbFhh8u4L8
Directions (Square Dishcloth).
CAST-ONANDINCREASESECTION Video Part 1: introduction, cast-on, and increase section - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6t1upQeNAE CO 4 stitches. Knit 1 row. Every Following Row: K 2, YO, K to end. Repeat this row until you have the desired width (on the diagonal) of your dishcloth. I repeated this row until I had 50 stitches total on the needle. Then move on to the decrease section. DECREASESECTION Video Part 2: decrease section and finishing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6t1upQeNAE#t=04m31s Every Following Row: K 1, k2tog, YO, k2tog, K to end. Repeat this row until you have 4 stitches remaining. BO all four stitches, break yarn, and pull end through last loop to fasten.
Finishing.
Weave in ends, and follow manufacturer's instructions for washing and drying.
Directions (Rectangular Dishcloth).
Size: You can make any size rectangle with this pattern. The instructions below are for the 3 x 6" size I like to use for washing dishes. Yarn: about 8 grams of worsted weight cotton (16 yards)
INCREASE SECTION
CO 4 stitches. Knit 1 row. Every Following Row: K 2, YO, K to end. Repeat this row until you have the desired width (on the diagonal) of your dishcloth. I repeated this row until I had 20 stitches total on the needle for the 3 x 6" size I like to use. Then move on to the straight section. STRAIGHT SECTION Row 1: K 2, YO, K to end Row 2: K 1, k2tog, YO, k2tog, K to end Repeat Rows 1 and 2 a total of 10 times (20 rows total), or to desired length. DECREASESECTION Every Following Row: K 1, k2tog, YO, k2tog, K to end. Repeat this row until you have 4 stitches remaining. BO all four stitches, break yarn, and pull end through last loop to fasten.
FINISHING
Weave in ends, and follow manufacturer's instructions for washing and drying. If you enjoyed this pattern and video tutorial, I have dozens more - including Learn to Knit Socks, Learn to Knit a Raglan Sweater, and Learn to Knit Lace. Check out all of my video tutorials here: http://verypink.com/category/tutorials/ Copyright 2011, 2014; Staci Perry. This pattern and pictures are the property of Staci Perry. All rights reserved. Pattern is available for personal use only. No unauthorized reproduction, in whole or in part, or distribution of this pattern or content, including text or pictures is allowed. No commercial reproduction of garments from this pattern is allowed without prior permissionfromStaci Perry.
