Are you a beginner knitter looking for a simple project to make? This basic dishcloth knitting pattern is ideally suited to new knitters who know how to do the foundational basic knitting stitches such as casting on and off, and how to do the knit stitch. If you have mastered those techniques then you can make these useful items.
This pattern is by the talented and experienced designer Deb Buckingham
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Where to Get the Pattern
Click the image of the dishcloths or this link here to visit the website where you can download the instructions at no cost.
What type of Yarn to use
As dishcloths get wet it is best to use a 100% cotton yarn when making them.
I have used a worsted/ Aran and a double knitting weight to make them and both work very well. I love using the Painbox Aran Yarn Range as they are soft to knit with and come in a big range of 63 colours too.
Their 10 and 5 ball value packs are useful as you’ll have a ready supply of yarn for making endless dishcloths. I like to do something with my hands while watching TV in the evenings, and this kind of project is easy to do – not much concentration is required!
Needles?
The size of needles you will use will be determined by the weight of yarn you choose but 4 to 4.5mm (US 6 or 7) single-point straight needles will match with Aran or worsted weight yarn. Gauge is not important here – the size of the dishcloth you end up making will change a bit according to the yarn and needle size you use. If you follow this pattern the dishcloth will come out at 7.5 to 8 inches (19 to 20cm ) square.
Other Supplies Needed
Once the project is finished you’ll need to sew in the ends so you’ll need a tapestry-type needle with a large eye and blunt end.
Stitches You Need To Know How to Do
To cope with this pattern first make sure that you know how to do the basic techniques of
- casting on stitches
- how to do the knit stitch
- how to cast off or bind off stitches
Other knitting skills you might like to know –
Having made the dishcloth you might like to know how to weave in the ends correctly so that all your hard work does not unravel. Here is a video that explains this technique.
This simple design from Deb Buckingham is an ideal first project for those new to knitting. It will help them to practise the basic knitting stitches while making useful items.
What I like about this design is that it can be easily adapted to make other items like knitted bathroom washcloths when made a bit bigger maybe and all according to your personal preference. I have made them much smaller and used them as knitted reusable makeup remover pads.
This design can also be adapted further to make dining table placemats, coasters and even dining table runners too.
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