A knitted dishcloth is the perfect pattern when you’re looking for a quick and easy project. This garter stitch and slipped stitch dishcloth looks beautiful in both a solid and variegated cotton yarn. Knit a few for your own home or whip up a quick set to give as a gift – you’ll find this pattern simple and soothing to make.
Finished Size
7” (17.75 cm) x 7” (17.75 cm)
Supplies
– 70 yards of worsted weight dishcloth cotton yarn
– US Size 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles
– Tapestry needle
– Locking stitch marker (optional)
Gauge
20 sts & 32 rows = 4” (10cm) in patt st
Gauge is not critical for this pattern; however, a different gauge will affect size of dishcloth and amount of yarn used.
Instructions
Using the long tail cast on, CO 35 sts.
Knit 1 row on WS.
Note: You may find it helpful to use a locking stitch marker to mark the RS of the work.
Row 1 (RS): K3, *sl1 wyib, k3; rep from * to end.
Row 2 (WS): K3, *sl1 wyif, k3; rep from * to end.
Row 3: K1, *sl1 wyib, K3; rep from * to the last 2 sts, sl1 wyib, k1.
Row 4: K1, *sl1 wyif, k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, sl1 wyif, k1.
Rep rows 1 – 4 another 12 times (48 rows).
Rep rows 1 – 2 once more.
Knit 2 rows.
BO loosely on RS. Using a tapestry needle, weave in ends.
Abbreviations
BO: Bind off
CO: Cast On
k: knit
patt: pattern
rep: repeat
RS: Right Side
sl: slip stitch purlwise
st(s): stitch(es)
WS: Wrong Side
wyib: with yarn in back
wyif: with yarn in front
Related Video: Long Tail Cast On, and With Yarn in Front vs. With Yarn in Back
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Thanks for your hat patterns, knitting hats for my daughters patients.
Thank you for the pattern
How do I print these instructions? I don’t see a printer icon.
Hey Edith,
Thank you for contacting us. Here’s a link that will explain 3 tips to print out the webpage: https://www.aarp.org/home-family/personal-technology/info-2021/web-page-printing-tips.html
Sarah
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I already get your emails — is there another way to download this pattern?
Hello Nancy,
Thank you for connecting us,
Unfortunately, we don’t have PDF for the instructions to this dishcloth pattern. I would suggest to bookmark the page to save for later or quick access or print out the webpage. You should have a option to print in the right or left corners of the web browser.
Please let us know if you have any further questions
Sincerely,
Sarah
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Would love to learn how to knit different items. I love the pattern of the aqua dishcloth.
How can I get a free hat pattern?
Hello Judy,
Here’s a link where you can download a PDF of a hat pattern: https://www.theknittingcircle.com/post/knitting-for-a-cause/
Sincerely,
Sarah
The Knitting Circle
Would love the pattern to make some as gifts
Nice. Getting beginners type patterns. Thanks. I’ve never commented on thus. Subject
Nice. Getting beginners type patterns. Thanks
Love making dishcloths
I’m signing off and going to knit this dishcloth. Thank you for the pattern.
Like the beginner projects.
I’m going to try this
I love your dish cloth
Am I able to have the instructions on how to knit it?
Hello Nadia,
Thank you for connecting us,
I would suggest to bookmark the page to save for later or quick access or print out the webpage. You should have a option to print in the right or left corners of the web browser.
Please let us know if you have any further questions
Sincerely,
Danesha
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What a great gift.
For those asking about printing this pattern, you should see the “Print” option when you click the “Share” icon on your phone. If you don’t have immediate access to your printer or just want a paperless copy, switch from your named printer to “Save as PDF” instead. FYI – don’t forget to select just the pattern pages whether printing physical pages or saving as a .pdf. Otherwise, you’ll end up printing the comments too.
I enjoy knitting. Like the free dishcloth pattern
I would like a print capability
How do we print these directions?
Hello Jennie,
Thank you for connecting us,
I would suggest to bookmark the page to save for later or quick access or print out the webpage. You should have a option to print in the right or left corners of the web browser.
Please let us know if you have any further questions
Sincerely,
Danesha
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Enjoy knitting and would like the pattern for the heart shaped dish cloth. Thanks
Hello Gillian.
Is this what you are referring to? https://go.knittingcircle.com/A26232/
Let us know if you have any other questions.
Sincerely,
Danesha
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Hello, thank you very much for this lovely pattern.
Have a nice day.
Whateham6
Would like to print dishcloth pattern!
Hello Dianne,
Thank you for connecting us,
Unfortunately, we don’t have PDF for the instructions to this dishcloth pattern. I would suggest to bookmark the page to save for later or quick access or print out the webpage. You should have a option to print in the right or left corners of the web browser.
Please let us know if you have any further questions
Sincerely,
Danesha
The Knitting Circle Video Membership
Love this pattern
Need to save this can we download this
Hello Ines,
Thank you for connecting us,
Unfortunately, we don’t have PDF for the instructions to this dishcloth pattern. I would suggest to bookmark the page to save for later or quick access or print out the webpage. You should have a option to print in the right or left corners of the web browser.
Please let us know if you have any further questions
Sincerely,
Danesha
The Knitting Circle Video Membership
love to knit
How do I print this pattern?
Thanks. Looks good.
When you want to print this pattern, click up to file, then click print . Easy .
Pattern looks interesting!
would like to have this pattern
Are we able to print the pattern?
How can I get the heart dishcloth pattern? I can’t seem to find it.
Hi Carolyn. Is this what you are referring to? https://go.knittingcircle.com/A26232/
Let us know if you have any other questions.
Thanks
Jean
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This doesn’t take you to the heart dishcloth. It just take you to enter your email again. How do I get to the heart dishcloth?
Hi Nancy. Here you go! https://go.knittingcircle.com/A26232/ Once you enter your email to sign up for the Newsletter you will be able to download the pattern.
Thanks
Jean
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How do I print pattern
What kind of yarn is absorbent for dishcloths?
Hello Sandy,
Here’s what the experts had to say about your question:
The best yarn for dishcloths is 100% cotton. There are yarns that are made specifically for dishcloths. Sugar’n Cream can be purchased at most big box stores. Knit Picks Dishie is another great one and can be purchased on the Knit Picks website.
Please let us know if you have any further questions
Sincerely,
Danesha
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