knitted dish cloths pattern.

Knitted dish cloths are gaining a resurgence in popularity.

Although we've become used to disposable cloths over recent years you simply can't beat the feel and usability of the hand knitted variety.

This free pattern is perfect for a beginner knitter.

Finished size 21cms (8ins) square

Materials1 ball 4 ply cotton (1 ball will make several dishcloths)

1 pair 4.5mm (US #7, UK # 7) standard knitting needles

Tapestry or wool needle

Tension/gauge: 20 sts to 10 cm (approx. 4 ins) in pattern

Before you begin the pattern, if you need extra knitting instructions or a refresher take a quick run through our free knitting lessons.

Instructions

Using 4.5 mm needles cast on 50 sts.
1st and 2nd rows: - Knit
3rd and 4th rows: - Knit 2, * k1, p1, repeat fromm * to last 2 sts, k2.
Repeat rows 1-4 twice. (8 rows in total)

9th and 10th rows: - knit
11th and 12th rows: - repeat row 3 and 4.
13th and 14th rows: - repeat row 3 and 4.
Repeat rows 9 - 14, 6 times, then rows 1 to 4 twice.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 once.
Cast off (bind off) knitwise

To finish

Weave in loose ends using tapestry or wool needle.

We hope you'll enjoy making one, or more of these knitted dishcloths.

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