Knitting dishcloths has never been my favorite project. Everyone has a pattern they either like to knit or use. My hands are small and most dishcloths are too big. Also I like them tightly knit and I like a pattern that doesn't end up with lace holes in the wrong place or not at all. I have never gotten along with the bias knit dishcloth pattern that has lace holes on the border. With function, speed, and size in mind, a new version started falling off my needles. Here is the pattern for all of you who like freebies.
- Cast on 3 stitches with worsted weight cotton yarn, size US 6, 7, or 8 needles (I use size 7 mostly)
- Knit one row
- Increase in the first stitch of each row by knitting in the front and back of the stitch
- Repeat increases until you have the desired size, I like 44 stitches but DiL likes her dishcloths small so hers are 33 stitches
- Now decrease at the beginning of each row by knitting one stitch, slipping the second stitch knitwise, and then knitting the third stitch
- Pass the second stitch slipped stitch over the third and knit until the end of the row
- Continue decreasing until there are 8 stitches on the needle
- Repeat first decrease sequence above, then knit two stitches together twice, knit the last stitch (5 stitches remain)
- Repeat first decrease sequence (4 stitches remain)
- Knit two stitches together twice (2 stitches remain)
- Bind off by knitting the two stitches together, cutting a 6 inch yarn tail and pulling it through
- Weave in ends
2 comments:
what a fun project! knitting a few for a gift would certainly feel relaxing to accomplish and be very appreciated! great job, sally
diane
:-)
Thanks, Diane! I think I have knit enough for awhile. Back to socks and cowls, my favorite knits, and maybe a few hats for the grands and charity.
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