Knitted Linen Dishcloth

The knitted linen dishcloth is not just a kitchen essential; it's a charming addition to your daily routine. With its soft texture and absorbent nature, it makes dishwashing feel like a breeze. The delicate craftsmanship of the knitted design adds a touch of warmth to your kitchen, making daily chores a little more enjoyable. Plus, it's eco-friendly and reusable, so you can feel good about reducing waste while using a practical and stylish tool. Trust me; once you try this cozy dishcloth, you'll wonder how you ever washed dishes without it!

Materials

• Yarn - Worsted Weight #4 Cotton Fiber
• Samples: Queensland Collection Coastal Cotton
• Total Yardage: 63
• Color A Yardage: 21
• Color B Yardage: 42

Tools

• Knitting Needles - Size 7 US (4.5 mm), 9 inches in length
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors

Instructions

This printable pattern is specifically for the Small Size (8" x 8") Dishcloth.

For other dishcloth sizes, please see yarn amount and pattern specifics in the above post.

LINEN STITCH CHART

LINEN STITCH PATTERN

• Row 1 (right side): * K1, Sl1P WYIF, * K1
• Row 2 (wrong side): Sl1P WYIB, * P1, Sl1P WYIB *

KNITTING INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1: Cast On 43 Stitches

STEP 2: Body
Knit Linen Stitch (see above) for 72 rows total
Follow Color Changes pages (see below)

STEP 3: Bind Off All Stitches
BO tightly to avoid edge flare out

Finishing

• Weave in yarn ends.
• Wet-blocking recommended.

COLOR CHANGES

• Rows 1 - 4: Color A
• Rows 5 - 8: Color B
• Rows 9 - 18: Color A
• Rows 19 - 20: Color B
• Rows 21 - 22: Color A
• Rows 23 - 24: Color B
• Rows 25 - 26: Color A
• Rows 27 - 28: Color B
• Rows 29 - 30: Color A
• Rows 31 - 32: Color B
• Rows 33 - 40: Color A
• Rows 41 - 42: Color B
• Rows 43 - 44: Color A
• Rows 45 - 46: Color B
• Rows 47 - 48: Color A
• Rows 49 - 50: Color B
• Rows 51 - 52: Color A
• Rows 53 - 54: Color B
• Rows 55 - 64: Color A
• Rows 65 - 68: Color B
• Rows 69 - 72: Color A

COLOR CHART

Notes:

Repeat Pattern between * *

Non-Reversible Knit Stitch Pattern.

Lays Flat.

KNITTING TECHNIQUES

• Slip Knot
• CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
• K = Knit Stitch
• P = Purl Stitch
• Sl1P WYIB = Slip One Stitch Purlwise with Yarn in Back
• Sl1P WYIF = Slip One Stitch Purlwise with Yarn in Front
• Bind Off

KNITTING GAUGE
21.5 stitches and 36 rows = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) knitted in Linen Stitch