S2K Wool Face Cloth
This is a cloth that only gets better with age and use! Abbreviations: CO=Cast On EOR=End Of Round K=Knit P=Purl St(s)=Stitch(es) Sl=Slip SKP=Slip one stitch, knit one stitch, pass the slipped stitch over R=Row Tog=Together P/U=Pick Up N=Needle Needles: size 6 straights Yarn: Any medium weight 2ply wool or wool/mohair combination. Handspun yarns are great for this pattern. \*\*Do not use superwash treated wool yarns\*\* Level: advanced beginner-intermediate. Cast On: CO 34 sts. Knit all stitches for 6-8 rows--approx. 1 inch. Edging stitches: K4--at beginning and end of every row.
Pattern:
Rows 1-3: K2, P2 across the pattern 26 sts. Row 4: Mock Cable row--\*YO, K2tog up tfl, YO, K2tog down tbl, YO\*repeat \*\* to end of pattern section. (you should end in a YO) Row 5: Adjustment row: P2, K2 (end w P2) across the pattern 26 sts. Note: at this point you will have 5 sts left on your left needle Adjustment: K2tog tfl, K3 for left edge. Row 6-8: Knit the knits, Pearl the pearls in the basic pattern fashion. Repeat Rows 4-8 for 6"'. End of Pattern Section. Top edging: K all sts for 6-8 rows. Bind Off. Weave ends in. Fulling 1: Method 1: start doing dishes or washing your face :) It will full naturally with use. Method 2: Throw cloth in with a load of jeans or color matching load. Wash--Hot Water, Rinse--cold Water. Dryer: optional. \*\*Note: you get a denser cloth made of wool when put it through the dryer occasionally. S2K Wool Face or Dish Cloth history: I started making these in 1994 when I couldn't get rid of mildew in cotton clothing in Puerto Rico. I knew that wool didn't mildew and from past dryer accidents, and also knew that it would felt/full up beautifully to give a dense fabric with texture and long wearability. These also make great pot holders after they've become really dense. The wool fiber is very resistant to burning or scorching and is a great insulator to protect your hand. Any textured pattern can be used in center section.\*\* Note: do not use bleach on wools--the fiber turns yellowish or brown. The Bleach weakens the fiber and the fiber will disintegrate completely if left to soak. If you need to use a bleach product, use an all fabric bleach. ①Sheri Smith/Spin2Knit 2000 All rights reserved. Email if you have any questions.
