Knitted Diamonds Dishcloth

Oh, the Knitted Diamonds Dishcloth is truly a gem in the kitchen! This charming dishcloth adds a touch of handmade elegance to your daily chores. Its intricate diamond pattern not only looks beautiful but also provides great texture for easy scrubbing. Ideal for cleaning up spills and wiping down counters, this dishcloth is a must-have for any home cook or homemaker. Knitted with care and love, using soft and absorbent yarn, it is gentle on dishes yet durable enough to handle everyday use. Whether you're a beginner knitter looking for a fun project or an experienced crafter looking to add a personal touch to your kitchen, the Knitted Diamonds Dishcloth is sure to brighten up your space and make the mundane task of washing dishes a little more enjoyable.

Using WW kitchen cotton and US7 (4.5mm) needles, cast on 34 stitches.

Knit 4 rows border.

Row 1 (WS): B3, P28, B3
Row 2 (RS): B3, K4, K2Tog, YO, K7, K2Tog, YO, K7, K2Tog, YO, K4, B3
Row 3: B3, P28, B3
Row 4: B3, K3, (K2Tog, YO)x2, K5, (K2Tog, YO)x2, K5, (K2Tog, YO)x2, K3, B3
Row 5: B3, P28, B3
Row 6: B3, K2, (K2Tog, YO)x3, K3, (K2Tog, YO)x3, K3, (K2Tog, YO)x3, K2, B3
Row 7: B3, P28, B3
Row 8: B3, K1, (K2Tog, YO)x4, K1, (K2Tog, YO)x4, K1, (K2Tog, YO)x4, K1, B3
Row 9: B3, P28, B3
Row 10: B3, K2, (K2Tog, YO)x3, K3, (K2Tog, YO)x3, K3, (K2Tog, YO)x3, K2, B3
Row 11: B3, P28, B3
Row 12: B3, K3, (K2Tog, YO)x2, K5, (K2Tog, YO)x2, K5, (K2Tog, YO)x2, K3, B3
Row 13: B3, P28, B3
Row 14: B3, K4, K2Tog, YO, K7, K2Tog, YO, K7, K2Tog, YO, K4, B3

Repeat Rows 1 through 14, two more times.
Work Row 1 again.
Knit 4 rows border.
Bind off. Weave in ends.

Notes:

B3 = 3 stitch border of your choice (I used K3 for my border in the cloth above)
K2TOG = knit 2 stitches together

YO = yarn over

Instructions in parentheses followed by x2, x3, or k4 means you do what is in the parentheses the number of times indicated after "x". For example, (K2Tog, YO)x2 means you would do K2Tog, YO, K2Tog, YO.