Knitted Starfish Dishcloth
The Knitted Starfish Dishcloth is not only a practical kitchen accessory but also a charming addition to your home decor. With its intricate design and cheerful color palette, this dishcloth brings a touch of seaside whimsy to your daily chores. Crafted with care and attention to detail, it offers both functionality and style, making washing dishes a more pleasant task. The soft, absorbent texture makes it perfect for gently scrubbing away dirt and grime while adding a fun twist to your kitchen routine. Whether you're a seasoned knitter looking for a new project or a beginner wanting to try something new, this delightful dishcloth is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you use it.
Size and Materials
Size depends on yarn and needle size used:
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)
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)
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.
Written Instructions
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, K7, P4, K15, P4, K7, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 12: K1, P1, K1, P1, K6, P6, K13, P6, K6, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 14: K1, P1, K1, P1, K6, P7, K11, P7, K6, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 16: K1, P1, K1, P1, K6, P9, K7, P9, K6, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 18: K1, P1, K1, P1, K7, P10, K3, P10, K7, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 20: K1, P1, K1, P1, K8, P21, K8, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 22: K1, P1, K1, P1, K9, P19, K9, P1, K1, P1, K1
Even Rows 24-28: K1, P1, K1, P1, K10, P17, K10, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 30: K1, P1, K1, P1, K9, P19, K9, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 32: K1, P1, K1, P1, K7, P23, K7, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 34: K1, P1, K1, P1, K5, P27, K5, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 36: K1, P1, K1, P1, K3, P31, K3, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 38: K1, P1, K1, P1, K2, P33, K2, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 40: K1, P1, K1, P1, K3, P31, K3, P1, K1, P1, K1
Even Rows 42-44: K1, P1, K1, P1, K14, P9, K14, P1, K1, P1, K1
Even Rows 46-50: K1, P1, K1, P1, K15, P7, K15, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 52: K1, P1, K1, P1, K16, P5, K16, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 54: K1, P1, K1, P1, K17, P3, K17, 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.