"Learn by doing" as you create this set of practical and durable knitted dishcloths. The patterns collected as a single download in this e-book are also available for download individually.
E-1O1, KNITTED DISHCLOTHS FOR BEGINNiNG KNITTErS
K-101, Garter Stitch Dishcloth
Finished Size: Approximately 8 in. by 8 in. Yarn: Approximately 1 oz. of 100% cotton, worsted weight (#4) yarn such as Lily Sugar and Cream. Needles: 1 pair of US No. 6 needles
Gauge: Approximately 15.5 st. x 34 rows in Garter Stitch for a 4-in. x 4-in. square. Notions: 1 Tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends. Skill Level: Beginner
Abbreviations Used:
Co Cast on KKnit BO Bind off
Directions:
Cast On: Using the "knitted-on" cast-on method, CO 36 stitches. Rows 1 through 63: K across entire row (36 st.) Finishing: BO using your preferred method. Use a tapestry needle to weave in the yarn ends. Block finished dishcloth wet.
E-1O1, KNITTED DISHCLOTHS FOR BEGINNiNG KNITTErS
K-102, Stockinette Stitch Dishcloth with Garter Stitch Border
Finished Size: Approximately 8 in. by 8 in. Yarn: Approximately 1 oz. of 100% cotton, worsted weight (#4) yarn such as Lily Sugar and Cream.
Needles: 1 pair of US No. 6 needles Notions: 1 Tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends. Gauge: Approximately 12.5 st. x 26.5 rows in Stockinette Stitch for a 4-in. x 4-in. square. Skill Level: Beginner
Abbreviations Used:
CO Cast On KKnit PPurl BO Bind Off
Directions:
Cast On: Using the "long tail" cast-on method, CO 36 stitches. Rows 1 through 4: K across entire row (36 st.). All Odd-Numbered Rows from 5 through 51: K across entire row (36 st.) on right side of fabric. All Even-Numbered Rows from 6 through 52: K4, P28, K4 (36 st.) on wrong side of fabric. Rows 53 through 56: K across entire row (36 st.). Finishing: BO using your preferred method. Use a tapestry needle to weave in the yarn ends. Block finished dishcloth wet.
E-1O1, KNITTEd DISHClOThS FOR BEGINNiNG KNITTerS
K-103, Checkered Dishcloth with Garter Stitch Border
Finished Size: Approximately 8 in. by 8 in. Yarn: Approximately 1 oz. of 100% cotton, worsted weight (#4) yarn such as Lily? Sugar and Cream? Needles: 1 pair of US No. 6 needles Notions: 1 Tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends. Gauge: Approximately 15.5 st. x 34 rows in Garter Stitch for a 4-in. x 4- in. square.
Skill Level: Beginner
Abbreviations Used:
Co Cast on KKnit BO Bind off PPurl
Directions:
Cast On: Using the "knitted-on" cast-on method, CO 38 stitches. Row 1: K across entire row (38 st.). Mark this side with a pin or stitch holder as the front side of the fabric. Rows 2, 3, and 4: K across entire row. (38 st.) Rows 5, 7,9, 11: K4, then ( K5, P5) 3 times. K4. (38 st.) Rows 6, 8, 10, 12: K4, then (P5, K5) 3 times. K4. (38 st.) Rows 13 - 52: Repeat Rows 5 through 12, five times. (38 st.) Rows 52 - 56: K across entire row. (38 st.) Finishing: BO using your preferred method. Use a tapestry needle to weave in the yarn ends. Block finished dishcloth wet.
E-1O1, KNITTEd DISHClOThS FOR BEGINNiNG KNITTerS
K-104, Moss Stitch Dishcloth with Garter Stitch Border
Finished Size: About 8 in. by 8 in. Yarn: Approximately 1 oz. of 100% cotton, worsted weight (#4) yarn such as Lily? Sugar and Cream?. Needles: 1 pair of US No. 6 needles Notions: 1 Tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends. Gauge: Approximately 15.5 st. by 29 rows in Moss Stitch for a 4-in. x 4- in. square. Skill Level: Beginner Abbreviations Used: CO Cast on KKnit BO Bind off PPurl
Directions:
Cast On: Using the "knitted-on" cast-on method, CO 36 stitches. Row 1: K across entire row (36 st.). Mark this side with a pin or stitch holder as the front side. Row 6: K4; (P1, K1) 13 times; P2; K4. (36 st.) Row 7: K4; (K1, P1) 13 times; K6. (36 st.) Rows 8 -51: Repeat (Row 6; Row 7) 26 times. (36 st.) Rows 52: K4; P28; K4. (36 st.) Rows 53 - 56: K across entire row. (36 st.) ;t off purlwise and use a tapestry needle to weave in the yarn ends. Block we
E-1O1, KNITTEd DISHClOThS FOR BEGINNiNG KNITTerS
K-105, Borderless Double-Stockinette Stitch Dishcloth
Finished Size: About 8 in. by 8 in. Needles: 1 pair of US No. 6 needles
Notions: 1 Tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends. Yarn: Approximately 1.5 oz. of 100% cotton, worsted weight (#4) yarn such as Lily? Sugar and Cream?. Gauge: Approximately 30 st. by 22 rows in DoubleStockinette Stitch for a 4-in. x 4-in. square. Skill Level: Easy
Abbreviations Used:
CO Cast on KKnit BO Bind off P Purl
Directions:
Cast On: Using the "knitted-on" cast-on method, CO 62 stitches. Every row will have 62 stitches. Row 1: K1; (K1, slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn at back) 30 times; K1. Mark this side (use pin or stitch holder) as the front (right side) of the fabric.
Rows 2 - 41: K1; (slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn at back, P1) 30 times; K1. Finishing: Cast off loosely. Use a tapestry needle to weave in the yarn ends. Block wet.
Basketweave Dishcloth with Garter Stitch Border
Finished Size: Approximately 8 in. by 8 in. Yarn: Approximately 1 oz. of 100% cotton, worsted weight (#4) yarn such as Lily? Sugar and Cream?. Needles: 1 pair of US No. 6 needles Notions: 1 tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends.
Gauge: Approximately 15.5 st. x 34 rows in Garter Stitch for a 4-in. x 4-in. square. Skill Level: Easy
Abbreviations Used:
CO Cast on KKnit BO Bind off PPurl
Directions:
Cast On: Using the "knitted-on" cast-on method, CO 40 stitches. Row 1: K across entire row. (40 st.) Mark this side with a pin or stitch holder as the right side (front) of the fabric. Rows 2 -6: K across entire row. (40 st.)
Pattern Area\*\*
\*\*(Includes left and right garter stitch border st.) Knit rows 1 through 12, and then repeat 3 times. (Hint: Use a row counter or pencil-and-papel method to keep track of your place in the pattern.) Row 1: K across entire row. (40 st.) Row 2: K4; P32; K4. (40 st.) Row 3: K4; [K2, P4] 5 times; K6. (40 st.) Row 4: K4; work the next 32 st. as presented; K4. (40 st.) Row 5: K4; [K2, P4] 5 times; K6. (40 st.) Row 6: K4; work the next 32 st. as presented; K4. (40 st.) Row 7: K across entire row. (40 st.) Row 8: K4; P32; K4. (40 st.) Row 9: K4; [P3, K2, P1] 5 times; P2, K4. (40 st.)
E-1O1, KNITTed DISHCLOTHS FOR BEGINNiNG KNITTerS
\*\*(Includes left and right garter stitch border st.) Row 10: K4; work the next 32 st. as presented; K4. (40 st.) Row 11: Row 12: K4; work the next 32 st. as presented; K4. (40 st.)
Top Border
Row 1: K across entire row. (40 st.) Row 2: K4; P32; K4. (40 st.) Rows 3 -5: K across entire row. (40 st.) Finishing: BO purlwise, using your preferred method. Use a tapestry needle to weave in the yarn ends. Block finished dishcloth wet.
