Hand knitted dishcloths and washcloths make lovely practical handmade gifts. They will give years of practical service. Washable, reusable and a joy to use. The garter stitch houndstooth pattern is deceptively simple to knit, The garter ridges add a little scrub power to the cloth. Knit in a lovely soft 8ply Heirloom cotton for a washcloth or in 10ply Finch cotton for a dishcloth.
Washcloth 8ply
Materials : 8 ply Heirloom cotton in two colours
Needles: 4mm
Size: 18cm (7 in)
Abbreviations:
st/s – stitches; k – knit; sl – slip
Pattern
Cast on 45 st
Colour A
Row 1: (k2, sl1 purl wise) repeat to end
Row 2: knit
Colour B
Row 3: (sl1 purlwise, k2) repeat to end
Row 4: knit
Repeat above 4 rows 17 times more. ( or as desired)
Break yarns, finish and sew in ends.
Dishcloth 10ply
Materials : 10ply Finch cotton in two contrasting colours
Needles: 5.5mm
Size: 20cm (8 in)
Abbreviations:
st/s – stitches, k – knit, sl – slip
Pattern
Cast on 36 st
Colour A
Row 1: (k2, sl1 purl wise) repeat to end
Row 2: knit
Colour B
Row 3: (sl1 purlwise, k2) repeat to end
Row 4: knit
Repeat above 4 rows 12 times more. ( or as desired)
Break yarns, finish and sew in ends.
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