A slow knit, this double moss stitch knit dishcloth pattern creates a reversible fabric with beautiful texture. It is ideas for kitchen scrubbing as the fabric has a soft raised design.
New to knitting? Start with my Learn to Knit for Beginners guide and then try this easy Basic Knit Dishcloth Pattern to practice holding your needles before starting this 4-row check pattern!
What you will need
- Yarn: 60–70 yards of 100% Worsted Weight Cotton (Loops & Threads Everyday Cotton, Lily Sugar ‘n Cream, or Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton).
- Needles: This pattern calls for a pair of Size 4.5mm Bamboo Straight Needles.
TIP: Bamboo or wooden needles work best with cotton yarn. Cotton lacks natural elasticity, and wood provides just enough grip to keep your loops from sliding off while you move the yarn back and forth.
Double Moss Stitch knit dishcloth pattern
Double Moss Stitch is worked over an even number of stitches using a simple 4-row repeat. The secret to this stitch is that you knit the knits and purl the purls on the second row, then switch (knit the purls and purl the knits) on the third row.
- Cast on 36
- Row 1 and 4, K1, *P1, K1* to end
- Row 2 and 3: P1, *K1, P1* to end
- Repeat Rows 1 to 4 till fabric measures 8 inches and cast off knitwise
You need to move the working yarn back and forth between each knit and purl and make sure that you are maintaining the correct number of stitches. This is a slower stitch, because of the movement of yarn back and forth between stitches.
Work in pattern till your dishcloth measures 8 inches by 8 inches in size. This is a great non curling knit dishcloth pattern with the most unique texture.
This Double Moss Stitch knit dishcloth pattern creates an offset ribbing that makes the a fabric reversible. The structure of this dishcloth holds more water and soap suds than flat patterns and is great for non scratch scrubbing
Once you’ve mastered moving your yarn back and forth for this pattern, expand your stitch library with the Double Seed Stitch Knit Dishcloth Pattern. It combines the same simple knits and purls into a geometric check pattern, allowing you to whip up a cohesive, multi-texture gift set using your leftover cotton yarn.
Conclusion
The Double Moss Stitch Knit Dishcloth Pattern is the ideal bridge between basic beginner knitting and more intermediate textured work. While standard Moss Stitch alternates single knits and purls every row, Double Moss Stitch offsets pairs of stitches every two rows. This creates a dense, rich texture with pronounced “bumps” that look stunning and provide built-in scrubbing power for kitchen dishes.
Ready to try a full-sized throw after finishing your dishcloth set? Take a look at the Half Linen Stitch Blanket Knitting Pattern—a therapeutic 4-row repeat project that makes a dense, hole-free, and reversible fabric!
Looking for more quick gift ideas? Check out the 3 free knitted dishcloth patterns collection to see all three textures and find a downloadable pdf of the patterns too.
