Knitted Summertime Dishcloth
This remarkable creation is the epitome of craftsmanship, meticulously hand-knitted to perfection. As the warm rays of the sun envelop your kitchen, this dishcloth will become your trusted companion, effortlessly tackling any culinary challenge that comes your way. The intricate patterns and vibrant colors of this dishcloth will add a touch of sophistication to your culinary haven, making it a delightful addition to your summer decor. Whether you're wiping away spills or drying your freshly washed dishes, this dishcloth will effortlessly glide across surfaces, leaving them spotless and gleaming. So, why settle for ordinary when you can embrace the extraordinary with our Knitted Summertime Dishcloth?
Yarn: Loops & Threads Capri in Apricot colorway for the dishcloth 1
Yarn: Premier Home Cotton in Jelly dots colorway for the dishcloth 2
Knitting Needles: US #8, and US #10 circular needle for the dishcloth 1
Knitting Needles: US #7, and US #9 circular needle for the dishcloth 2
Crochet hook: 4.5 mm for the dishcloth 1; 4.0 mm for the dishcloth 2
Gauge: garter stitch pattern – 18 stitches/ 4 inches for the dishcloth 1; 17 stitches/ 4 inches for the dishcloth 2
Abbreviations:
- K: Knit
- RS: right side
- WS: wrong side
- wyif S1: bring working yarn to the front before slipping the next stitch (in this pattern slip the last stitch)
- K1B: Knit one stitch below the stitch that is on the left needle
- [….]: repeat of stitch pattern within a row
Cast on 31 stitches with US #10 needles for the dishcloth 1 or US #9 for the dishcloth 2. Then with US#8 knitting needles for the dishcloth 1 or with US#7 knitting needles for the dishcloth 2 knit as follows:
- Row 1 (WS): Knit all stitches to 1 stitch before last, wyif S1
- Row 2 (RS): Knit all stitches to 1 stitch before last, wyif S1
- Row 3 (WS): Knit all stitches to 1 stitch before last, wyif S1
- Row 4 (RS): Knit all stitches to 1 stitch before last, wyif S1
- Row 5 (WS): Knit all stitches to 1 stitch before last, wyif S1
- Row 6 (RS): K2, [K1B, K1] till 1 stitch before last, wyif S1
- Row 7 (WS): Knit all stitches to 1 stitch before last, wyif S1
- Row 8 (RS): K1, K1B, [K1, K1B] till 1 stitch before last, wyif S1
Repeat Rows 1 to 8, 7 more times ending with Row 8
- Row (WS): Knit all stitches to 1 stitch before last, wyif S1
- Row (RS): Knit all stitches to 1 stitch before last, wyif S1
- Row (WS): Knit all stitches to 1 stitch before last, wyif S1
- Row (RS): Bind off loosely in knit stitch pattern with a US #10 knitting needle for the dishcloth 1 or US #9 knitting needles for the dishcloth 2
Insert a 4.5 mm crochet hook for the dishcloth 1 (or 4.0 mm crochet hook for the dishcloth 2) in the last remaining stitch and single crochet all around the dishcloth.
(Optional) – For the hanging loop, chain 15 and slip stitch into the next single crocheted stitch on the crocheted border.
Finish the dishcloths by washing, blocking and weaving in the ends.