Knitted Falling Leaf Lace Dishcloth

The Knitted Falling Leaf Lace Dishcloth is a delightful addition to any kitchen, adding a touch of charm while being highly functional. The intricate leaf pattern creates a beautiful texture that not only helps with scrubbing dishes but also brings a bit of nature indoors. Knitted with care and attention to detail, this dishcloth is not only practical but also a lovely decorative piece that can brighten up your kitchen. Its soft texture makes it gentle on dishes yet durable for everyday use. Whether you're washing dishes or simply displaying it, this dishcloth is sure to bring a smile to your face with its cozy and inviting design.

Materials: 1 ball of worsted weight dishcloth cotton. The sample is made with Sugar ‘n Cream.

Needles: Size 7

Cast on 39 stitches and work 3 rows in seed stitch (p1, K1). Start and end each row with a p1.

Each of the pattern rows that follow are written to begin and end with p1, k1, p1 to create the seed stitch border that runs up each side.

Falling Leaf Lace stitch pattern:

Multiple of 10 + 3 plus 6 stitches for border

1^st row (right side): p1, k1, p1, K1, k2tog, k3, *yo, k1, yo, k3, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3; rep from * to last 10 sts, yo, k1, yo, k3, sl 1, k1, psso, k1, p1, k1, p1.

2^nd and every even row: p1, k1, Purl 35, k1, p1.

3^rd row: p1, k1, p1, K1, k2tog, k2, *yo, k3, yo, k2, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k2; repeat from * to last 11 sts, yo, k3, yo, k2, sl 1, k1, psso, k1, p1, k1, p1.

5^th row: p1, k1, p1, K1, k2tog, k1, *yo, k5, yo, k1, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k1; repeat from * to last 12 stitches, yo, k5, yo, k1, sl 1, k1, psso, k1, p1, k1, p1.

7^th row: p1, k1, p1, K1, k2tog, yo, k7, *yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k7; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, yo, sl 1, k1, psso, k1, p1, k1, p1.

9^th row: p1, k1, p1, K2, yo, k3, *sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3; repeat from * to last 11 stitches, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo, k2, p1, k1, p1.

11^th row: p1, k1, p1, K3, yo, k2, *sl 1, k2tog, psso, k2, yo, k3, yo, k2; repeat from * to last 11 stitches, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k2, yo, k3, p1, k1, p1.

13^th row: p1, k1, p1, K4, yo, k1, *sl 1, k2tog, psso, k1, yo, k5, yo, k1; repeat from * to last 11 stitches, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k1, yo, k4, p1, k1, p1.

15^th row: p1, k1, p1, K5, *yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k7; repeat from * to last 11 stitches, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k5, p1, k1, p1.

16^th row: p1, k1, Purl 35, k1, p1.

Repeat these 16 rows.

For the purposes of this dish cloth you work the 16 rows twice . Work rows 1-8 of the lace pattern again. Work 3 rows p1, k1 (Seed stitch) for bottom border. Cast off and weave in ends.

Bind off and weave in ends.