Knitted Round Dishcloth

Knitted round dishcloths are not just practical for scrubbing dishes; they can add a touch of charm to your kitchen too! Their circular shape provides ample surface area for wiping down countertops and drying dishes with ease. With a blend of functionality and coziness, these dishcloths make a lovely addition to any home. The intricate patterns and soft textures of the knitted fabric bring warmth and character to your kitchen space. So, whether you are a seasoned knitter looking for a new project or someone who appreciates the handmade touch in their home, a knitted round dishcloth is a delightful item to have on hand.

Materials: 1 ball of cotton yarn, Size 4.5 MM knitting needles.

Instructions:

Cast on (either with long-tail or invisible cast on ) 21 stitches. Knit all odd rows.

Row 2: Knit 4, yo, knit 16. Transfer last stitch to right needle by slipping as if to purl. Turn work and wrap yarn around end of stitch; slip the stitch back to the right needle and continue with row 3.

Row 4: Knit 4, yo, knit 16. There are now two stitches left on left-hand needle. Slip the next stitch to be worked. Turn your work, wrapping the yarn around the end of the slipped stitch, and slip the stitch back to the right needle.

Row 6: Knit 4, yo, knit 16. There are now three stitches left on left-hand needle. Slip the next stitch to be worked. Turn your work, wrapping the yarn around the end of the slipped stitch, and slip the stitch back to the right needle.

Row 8: Knit 4, yo, knit 16. There are now four stitches left on left-hand needle. Slip the next stitch to be worked. Turn your work, wrapping the yarn around the end of the slipped stitch, and slip the stitch back to the right needle.

Row 10: Bind off 4 stitches. Knit down until there are five stitches left on left-hand needle. Slip the next stitch to be worked. Turn your work, wrapping the yarn around the end of the slipped stitch, and slip the stitch back to the right needle.

Row 12: Knit 4, yo, knit down until there are six stitches left on left-hand needle. Slip the next stitch to be worked. Turn your work, wrapping the yarn around the end of the slipped stitch, and slip the stitch back to the right needle.

Row 14: Knit 4, yo, knit down until there are seven stitches left on left-hand needle. Slip the next stitch to be worked. Turn your work, wrapping the yarn around the end of the slipped stitch, and slip the stitch back to the right needle.

Row 16: Knit 4, yo, knit down until there are eight stitches left on left-hand needle. Slip the next stitch to be worked. Turn your work, wrapping the yarn around the end of the slipped stitch, and slip the stitch back to the right needle.

Row 18: Knit 4, yo, knit down until there are nine stitches left on left-hand needle. Slip the next stitch to be worked. Turn your work,wrapping the yarn around the end of the slipped stitch, and slip the stitch back to the right needle.

Row 20: Bind off 4 stitches. Knit down until there are ten stitches left on left-hand needle. Slip the next stitch to be worked. Turn your work, wrapping the yarn around the end of the slipped stitch, and slip the stitch back to the right needle.

Row 22: Knit 4, yo, knit down until there are 11 stitches left on left-hand needle. Slip the next stitch to be worked. Turn your work, wrapping the yarn around the end of the slipped stitch, and slip the stitch back to the right needle.

Row 24: Knit 4, yo, knit down until there are 12 stitches left on left-hand needle. Slip the next stitch to be worked. Turn your work, wrapping the yarn around the end of the slipped stitch, and slip the stitch back to the right needle.

Row 26: Knit 4, yo, knit down until there are 13 stitches left on left-hand needle. Slip the next stitch to be worked. Turn your work, wrapping the yarn around the end of the slipped stitch, and slip the stitch back to the right needle.

Row 28: Knit 4, yo, knit down until there are 14 stitches left on left-hand needle. Slip the next stitch to be worked. Turn your work, wrapping the yarn around the end of the slipped stitch, and slip the stitch back to the right needle.

Row 30: Bind off 4 stitches. Knit to end. When you reach the wrapped stitches, slip the stitch, pick up the wrap and slip the stitch back to left-hand needle. Knit stitch and wrap together.

This forms one wedge. Knit either five or six more, depending on your yarn, until the cloth can be formed into a circle. You can either seam the two edges or do the garter stitch kitchener join. This is simply kitchener stitch, with the back needle worked the same as the front needle. You can use kitchener with both cast ons; I'm experimenting to see which works best.

You can make this cloth smaller by casting on less stitches, but no less than 15.