Hello friends! Today I’m sharing 3 Knit Dishcloth Patterns Free Easy that can by completed in a week and be ready to be gifted to a friend. This is a great small portable project that you can take on the go and finish quickly.
Knitting a dishcloth is an easy project for all skill levels. If you are just starting out check out this How To Knit Beginners post first. But whether you are beginner or a seasoned knitter, a dishcloth is a small and quick project that can easily teach you the basic stitches and be completed in a few days.
If you are a crocheter, try this Simple Single Crochet Dishcloth Pattern instead!
There are no increases or decreases, just knits and purls and you will learn to maintain the same amount of stitches.
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What Kind Of Yarn Do You Use To Knit Dishcloths?
To make a handmade dishcloth, you want to use 100% cotton yarn. The fabric you create will then be absorb water well, last long and fell soft to the touch while using it.
Today I have a Loops and Threads Everyday Cotton Yarn in the colors pewter, key lime and aqua. I’ll be using these for my tutorial but you can easily substitute with these yarns too Lily Sugar n Cream Yarn, Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton or any other cotton yarn. I recently also saw a really soft yarn at Walmart called Mainstays 100% Cotton Yarn that would work here too.
What Are The Best Knitting Needles For Dishcloths?
You will need a pair of straight knitting needles in the size that is specified with the yarn you use. According to the label of the yarn I have, I’m using a pair of Size 4.5mm Bamboo Straight Needles.
What Is The Best Stitch For Knitting Dishcloths?
Any stitch that will not curl is best for making a dishcloth. A moss or double moss stitch is a great option. Stitches that have some texture like the ones I used in these Half Linen Stitch Blanket, Garter Stitch Blanket or Modified Waffle Knit Stitch work well too.
How Many Stitches Do You Cast On For A Knitted Dishcloth?
All of these Knitted Dishcloth Patterns Free will create a fabric that is roughly 8 by 8 inches in size. You will need to cast on 35 or 36 stitches, depending on whether your pattern needs an even or odd number stitches.
You can cast off when the knit fabric measures 8 inches or makes a square. I like to fold my fabric to check if its a square- here you can see it is almost there, just need a few more rows!
3 Knit Dishcloth Patterns Free Easy
Garter stitch dishcloth
You need to know just the one basic knit stitch and repeat it over and over again to create a soft, ridge like pattern that creates a reversible fabric. This fabric is great for larger projects like this Garter Stitch Blanket
- Cast on 35
- Row 1: Knit all stitches
- Repeat Row 1 till fabric measures 8 inches and cast off knitwise
double moss stitch knit dishcloth pattern
Slow to knit, the Double Moss Stitch is like an offset ribbing stitch that creates a reversal fabric with beautiful texture. You need to move the working yarn back and forth between each knit and purl and hence this is a slower stitch.
- 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
Two Stitch Check or Double Seed Stitch Pattern
This interesting yet easy to master stitch pattern is known by many names. It is called Two Stitch Check, or Double Seed Stitch, Irish Moss Stitch or Box Stitch and some often. mistake this to be a Double Moss stitch and call it that too.
- Cast on 36
- Row 1 and 2: *K2, P2* to end
- Row 3 and 4: *P2, K2* to end
- Repeat Rows 1 to 4 till fabric measures 8 inches and cast off knitwise
Download Free Pattern Pdf: Knit Dishcloth Pdf
How Much Yarn Do I Need To Knit A Dishcloth?
From one skein of 120 yards cotton yarn, you can easily make 2 dishcloths.
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Conclusion: Knitted Dishcloth Patterns Free
A set of handknit dishcloths also make a great house warming gift for friends and family. I also love that these knit dishcloth patterns free easy are smaller in size and can be a great way to try out a new Knitted Blanket Pattern Ideas or design before translating it into a large scale blanket.
I enjoyed trying out these different knit dishcloth patterns free, and honestly there are so many designs and patterns you can make! The options are endless. What other stitch pattern is your favorite go to for a knitted dishcloth? Let me know in the comments below, I’d love to learn
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