Gladys – Dishcloths are a quick, satisfying knit that doesn’t require a whole lot of yarn while allowing you to try out new stitches and build up your knitting skills.
Dishcloths also make a lovely housewarming or holiday gift! Wrap them up with some ribbon, and you’re good to go. If you’re feeling entrepreneurial, they’re great for craft fairs; they’re low time, cost, & effort to make!
Drop a photo of your dishcloth in the rhyFlower Knits Facebook Group or the #dishclothmadness tag on social media! ♥
Want more Dishcloth Madness? You’ll find more Dishcloth Patterns here.
Choosing Yarn – For a dishcloth, you want a durable yarn that can withstand being exposed to a lot of water and friction since you will be scrubbing with it. It would be best if you stayed far away from wool, which will fall apart when soaked in water.
Cotton, on the other hand, will lend to dishcloths that are durable and lasting. If using a 100% cotton yarn is out of budget or not available, your second option is to go for blends. Cotton and soy blends make soft and strong yarns, precisely what you want for a dishcloth. Strong for scrubbing and yet gentle on the hands. Just ensure that the combination has more cotton than the secondary fiber to ensure strong and soft factors.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Materials
- US7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles (Either flat or circular needles will work)
- 75 yds / 68.5 m worsted weight yarn, preferably 100% cotton
- Tapestry needle
- Crochet hook (optional)
Yarn used in Gladys Sample
Knit Picks – Dishie
100% Cotton yarn
190 yds (174 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Color: Azure
Gauge
20 stitches by 22 rows in pattern stitch = 4” / 10 cm on US7 (4.5 mm) metal needles, unblocked. While gauge is not important, changes in gauge will result in size differences and the amount of yarn needed to complete the project.
Finished Measurements
8.5” / 21.5 cm wide by 9” / 23 cm in length, easily adjustable should a different size be required.
Stitch Glossary
K: Knit.
K3tog: Knit 3 stitches together.
P: Purl.
RS: Right side.
WS: Wrong side.
(k1, p1, k1) in 1 stitch: Knit, purl, and knit into the same stitch to make 3 stitches from 1.
Gladys Directions
Using your preferred cast-on, cast on 44 stitches or any multiple of 4+8.
Row 1 (RS): Knit across row.
Row 2 (WS): Knit across row.
Rows 3-4: Repeat rows 1-2 once more.
Row 5: K4, *(k1, p1, k1) in 1 stitch, k3tog; repeat from * to last 4 stitches, k4.
Row 6: K3, purl to last 3 stitches, k3.
Row 7: K4, *k3tog, (k1, p1, k1) in 1 stitch; repeat from * to last 4 stitches, k4.
Row 8: K3, purl to last 3 stitches, k3.
Row 9:K4, *(k1, p1, k1) in 1 stitch, k3tog; repeat from * to last 4 stitches, k4.
Rows 10-61: Repeat rows 6-9 thirteen more times.
Rows 62-65: Knit across row.
Bind off your stitches using your preferred bind-off. If desired, do not cut your yarn and single crochet 15 chains to make a little loop for hanging your dishcloth. With your tapestry needle, weave in all your ends.