Knitted Capricorn Dishcloth

Introducing the Knitted Capricorn Dishcloth, a unique and practical addition to your kitchen essentials. This dishcloth is not your ordinary cleaning tool; it combines functionality with a touch of personality. Crafted with care and attention to detail, this dishcloth features a charming Capricorn design that adds a delightful touch to your daily chores. With its unique Capricorn design, this dishcloth is perfect for astrology enthusiasts or anyone who appreciates a touch of personality in their kitchen. Whether you're washing dishes, wiping spills, or cleaning countertops, the Knitted Capricorn Dishcloth is a versatile and stylish companion that will make your daily chores a little more enjoyable. So why settle for a plain dishcloth when you can have one that reflects your individuality and adds a touch of charm to your kitchen?

Size and Materials

With DK/Light Worsted Weight yarn and 4 mm (US 6, UK 8) knitting needles, finished squares are approximately 22 cm x 22 cm (8.5 inches x 8.5 inches). I highly recommend Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash Yarn.

With Worsted Weight yarn and and 4.5 mm knitting needles (US size 7, UK size 7) finished square is approximately 26 cm x 26 cm (10 inches x 10 inches). I highly recommend Cascade 220 (Aran)

Any sized needle and yarn can be used (please refer to yarn label for recommended needle size), however different needle and yarn sizes will produce different sized squares, so if you plan to make an afghan or a set of these it is best to use the same needle size and yarn for each square.

Chart Instructions

On Right Side: Knit white squares and purl black dots

On Wrong Side: Purl white squares and knit black dots

Cast on 45 stitches and start at bottom left hand corner of chart with a wrong side row w (note that if you are making The Zodiac Afghan, do not work the first seven rows – the last seven rows of the Earth word square form this border, instead start on row 8)

Written Instructions

Note that if you are making The Zodiac Afghan, do not work the first seven rows – the last seven rows of the Earth word square form this border, instead start on row 8

Cast on 45

Work 7 rows of (K1,P1) to last stitch, K1

Row 8: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 9 and All Odd Numbered Rows: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P35, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 10: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 12: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 14: K1, P1, K1, P1, K20, P5, K12, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 16: K1, P1, K1, P1, K18, P7, K12, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 18: K1, P1, K1, P1, K16, P5, K16, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 20: K1, P1, K1, P1, K7, P7, K1, P4, K18, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 22: K1, P1, K1, P1, K5, P13, K19, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 24: K1, P1, K1, P1, K4, P4, K5, P5, K19, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 26: K1, P1, K1, P1, K4, P3, K7, P5, K18, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 28: K1, P1, K1, P1, K4, P4, K5, P6, K6, P3, K9, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 30: K1, P1, K1, P1, K5, P15, K4, P4, K9, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 32: K1, P1, K1, P1, K7, P6, K3, P4, K4, P4, K9, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 34: K1, P1, K1, P1, K16, P4, K4, P4, K9, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 36: K1, P1, K1, P1, K16, P4, K4, P4, K9, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 38: K1, P1, K1, P1, K17, P3, K4, P4, K9, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 40: K1, P1, K1, P1, K17, P3, K3, P5, K9, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 42: K1, P1, K1, P1, K17, P3, K2, P7, K8, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 44: K1, P1, K1, P1, K17, P8, K1, P6, K5, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 46: K1, P1, K1, P1, K18, P6, K3, P5, K5, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 48: K1, P1, K1, P1, K20, P2, K7, P3, K5, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 50: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 52: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 54: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1

Row 56: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1

Rows 57-63: Work 7 rows of (K1, P1) to last stitch, K1

Cast off, weave in ends and block (unless you are making The Zodiac afghan. If you are making the afghan, do not cast off, these stitches will form the start of the Virgo square).