The Daily Dishcloth Aug 22, 2010

Delicate Baby Wash Cloth

Delicate Baby Wash Cloth

Hook 4.00 mm
Gauge: sport weight yarn

Hint 1: If you want your wash cloth shorter or longer, make the chains divisible by 4 (i.e. 24, 28, 32, etc.) then add 2 extra chains to represent the 1st st. (i.e. 26, 30, 34 chains total). Realize this may make the stripes pattern not begin and end where you want it though. You have to practice with that. Maybe make one and see if they match up, if not, adjust the amount of sc rows and make another one. Fold diagonally to make sure its perfectly square.

Hint 2: Organic soft cotton, sport weight, makes very, very light wash cloths suitable for a baby wash cloth. For a grown up one, a worsted weight or DK weight would probably work the best. I love Lily Soft Cotton Natural worsted. You can get it on a big spool for really cheap at Walmart. Serve ‘em up in groups of 3 with a pretty satin bow and some pretty soap for a gift. Make sure the person you are giving it to appreciates the time it takes to make hand-made gifts.

Hint 3: Chain 3 counts as 1 DC at the beginning of each row.

Hint 4: V-stitch: DC, ch 1, DC, all in the same sc.

Hint 5: If you want it nice and square count your st’s once in awhile to make sure you have 28, preferably at the end of Rows 8 and 9.

Directions:
Chain 30, sc in 2nd chain from hook
Row 1: SC in each chain to the end of chain, ch 1, turn (28 st’s)
Row 2-3: Repeat Row 1
Row 4: Same as Rows 2 and 3 but at the end, ch 3 and turn.

Rows 5-8 make up a pattern sequence. You will be short 1 chain space at the end of Row 5. This is okay. At the end of Row 8, you add one extra chain space so it totals back to 28 for a perfectly square wash cloth: I don’t know a way around this.

Row 5: DC in the very first sc 3 times (total is 4 DC in the first sc). *Skip 3 st’s, sc in the next st, ch 3, 3 dc in the same st; skip 3 st’s. Repeat from * to the last 3 st’s. Skip 2 sts, sc in the last st, ch 3, turn; (That is where you have lost an st you will add back in Row 8). You just made fans of 4 dc’s with 3 sts skipped between each fan.

Row 6: DC in the very first sc (that equals 2 DC), sc in the first ch 3 space; DC in the next SC, ch 1, DC in the same st; *st in the next ch 3 space, DC in the next SC, ch 1, DC in the same st. Repeat from * across, st in the last ch 3 space, ch 3, turn. You just made groups of V-stitches and cinched up Row 5 with sc’s in the 3 chain big spaces. Hint: The sc you dc into during the V-stitch is the one right next to chain 3 space.

Row 7: Repeat Row 5

Row 8: Repeat Row 6 only at the very end before making the last st in the last ch 3 space, add a chain first, then sc in the last ch 3 space. Count and make sure you have 28 st’s. Ch 1, turn

Repeat this whole pattern starting with Row 1. End the wash cloth with 4 rows of the sc pattern. Go around the whole thing in sc with 2 sc’s in each corner.

The Daily Dishcloth Aug 20, 2010

Pattern: Friday Night Cloth

chain 26

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn.
Row 2: sc in next ch and across, ch 3, turn.
Row 3: dc in next sc and across, ch 1, turn.
Row 4: sc in next sc and across, ch 3, turn.
Row 5: 2dc in next dc, skip next 2 sts, (3dc in next dc, sk 2 sts) repeat across, ending with a ch 3 in last ch space.
Rows 6, 9, 12, 15: Repeat Row 3
Row 7, 10, 13: Repeat Row 4
Row 8, 11, 14: Repeat Row 5
Row 16 and 17: Repeat Rows 1 and 2

The Daily Dishcloth Aug 18, 2010

Pattern: Open Ridge Washcloth
Dimensions 8 ½ inches by 8 ½ inches
Hook: G/4.0 mm
Yarn: Sportweight cotton or linen, such as Knit Picks Simply Cotton or Berroco Naturlin

Notes:
If you tend to hook tightly you may want to use a larger size hook for your chain row.
Work the chain at the beginning of each row loosely.
Increase or decrease the beginning chain row by even numbers in order to change the size of the cloth.
Any weight yarn will work-adjust the hook size and number of chains accordingly.

Instructions:
Chain 36 loosely.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain from hook, and 1 sc in ea ch to end. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, skip first sc, * skip next sc, hdc in next st, 1 hdc in space between last 2 st., * repeat from *to *, ending with 1 hdc in last sc. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, 1 sc in back loop of ea st, end with sc in the ch 1. Turn.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until the cloth’s length is equal to its width, or to your desired size. End with row 3. Turn.

I added a simple edge of 2 rows of sc. Change it if you'd like!
Row 1: Ch 1, 1 sc in ea st across, 3 sc in the last stitch for a corner, sc evenly along each of the sides, continuing to place 3 sc in ea corner st. Sl st to first sc. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in first st of corner, place 3 sc in middle st of the corner, 1 sc in third st of corner, and continue 1sc in each st, and 3 sc in the middle st of each corner. Sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

The Daily Dishcloth Aug 16, 2010

Spiral Dishcloth

Starting at center, ch 3. Join with sl st to form ring.

1st rnd: 8 sc in ring, sl st in first sc made.

2nd rnd: Sc in same place as sl st, * ch 3, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, sl st in first sc (8 loops).

3rd rnd: Sc in same place as sl st, * 1 sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around, ending with sl st in first sc.

4th rnd and on incl: Sc in next sc (skipping one sc), * sc in each remaining sc across sc-group, 2 sc in next loop, ch 4, skip first sc of next sc-group. Repeat from * around. Join. (do this until you feel you have a good size washcloth)

Last row: Sc into next sc, * sc in each remaining sc across sc-group, 3 sc in next loop, skip first sc of next sc-group. Repeat from * around. Join. Cut yarn, sew in ends.

The Daily Dishcloth Aug 21, 2010

Butterfly Lace

Cast on in Muliples of 8 + 7
(so 15, 23, 31, 39,...)
until desired width of dishcloth.

Row 1: (right side) K1, *K2tog, YO, K1, YO, slip 1, K1, PSSO, K3; repeat from * to last 6 stitches, then K2tog, YO, K1, YO, slip 1, K!, PSSO, K1
Row 2: P3, *slip 1, P7; repeat from * to last 4 stitches, then slip 1, P3

Row 3: Repeat Row 1

Row 4: Repeat Row 2

Row 5: K5, *K2tog, YO, K1, YO, slip 1, K1, PSSO, K3; repeat from * to last 2 stitches then K2
Row 6: P7, *slip 1, P7; repeat from * to end
Row 7: Repeat Row 5

Row 8: Repeat Row 6

Repeat these 8 rows until desired length.
Bind off.

The Daily Dishcloth Aug 19, 2010

Feather Lace

Cast on in Muliples of 6 + 1
(so 13, 19, 25, 31, ...)
until desired width of dishcloth.

Row 1: (right side) K1, *YO, K2tog through back loop, K1, K2tog, YO, K1; repeat from * to end

Row 2 and every even row: Purl

Row 3: K1, *YO, K1, Sl 1, K2tog, PSSO, K1, YF, K1; repeat from * to end

Row 5: K1, *K2tog, YO, K1, YO, K2tog through back loop, K1; repeat from * to end

Row 7: K2tog, *K1, YO, K1, YO, K1, S1 1, K2top, PSSO; repeat from * to last 5 stitches, K1, YO, K1, YO, K1, K2tog through back loop

Row 8: Repeat Row 2

Repeat these 8 rows until desired length.
Bind off.

The Daily Dishcloth Aug 17, 2010

Lacy ZigZag

Cast on in multiples of 6 plus 1
(so 7, 13, 19, ...) for desired width of dishcloth

Row 1: (right side) *Sl 1, K1, psso, K2, YO, K2; repeat from * to last stitch, then K1

Row 2: Purl across

Row 3-6: Repeat Rows 1 and 2 twice

Row 7: K3, *YO, K2, K2tog, K2; repeat from * to last 4 stitches then YO, K2, K2 tog

Row 8: Purl across

Row 9-12: Repeat Rows 7 and 8 twice

Repeat these 12 rows until desired length.
Bind off.

The Daily Dishcloth Aug 15, 2010

Free Dishcloth Pattern #2

Skill Level: Beginner
Needles : US 7
Yarn : Peaches & Cream or Sugar n’ Cream worsted weight cotton in two colors
Gauge : Not really important for this pattern. My gauge: 6 sts = 1” in pattern
Abbreviations :
wyif – with yarn in front
wyib – with yarn in back

Color A is the background color.

With A CO 38 stitches

Purl 1 row

Rows 1 & 2: With B knit

Row 3: With A, k6, *sl2 wyib, k6; repeat from *

Row 4: With A, p6, * sl2 wyif, p6; repeat from *

Row 5: With B, k6, *sl2 wyib, k6; repeat from *

Row 6: With B, knit

Row 7 : With A knit

Row 8: With A purl

Row 9 & 10: With B, knit

Row 11: With A, k2, * sl2 wyib, k6; repeat from *, ending with sl2 wyib, k2

Row 12: With A, p2, sl2 wyif, *sl 2 wyif, p6; repeat from *, ending with sl2 wyif, p2

Row 13: With B, k2, * sl2 wyib, k6; repeat from *, ending with sl2 wyib, k2

Row 14: With B, knit

Row 15: With A knit

Row 16: With A, purl

Repeat rows 1-16 again, then repeat rows 1-8 once more.

Bind off & weave in ends.

For optional crochet edging, single crochet around the entire cloth, working 3 sc at each corner, with color of choice

The Daily Dishcloth Aug 14, 2010

Lacy Crocheted Dishcloth

Materials:
5 oz of kitchen cotton

Rnd 1. Ch 4, 2dc in fourth ch from hook, ch 3, (3 dc in same ch, ch3) 3 times: join with slip st to top of beg ch.

Rnd 2. Sl st in next 2 dc and in the next ch 3 sp. ch3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), (2dc, ch3, 3dc) in same sp, ch 1, * (3dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in the next ch 3 sp, ch 1; Repeat from * 2 times more. Join with a sl st to the first dc.

Rnd 3. sl st in the next 2 dc and in the next ch 3 sp. Ch 3, (2dc ch 3 , 3dc) in the same sp, ch 1, 3dc in the next ch 1 sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 3, 3dc) in the next ch 3 sp, ch 1 3 dc in the next ch 1 sp, ch 1 ; repeat from * around. join with a sl st in first dc.

Rnds 4-10 Sl st in the next 2 dc and in next ch 3 sp. ch 3, (2dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch 1 sp ch 1) across to next corner ch 3 sp, *(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner sp, ch 1 (3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1) across to the next corner ch 3 sp; repeat from * around join with a sl st to the first dc.

Rnd 11. sl st in the next 2 dc and in the next ch 3 sp. Ch 1, 3 sc in same sp. sc in each dc and in each ch around. Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Rnd 12. Ch 7, dc in the 4th ch from the hook, dc in the same st as joining, skip the next 3 sc, * dc in the next sc, ch 4, dc in 4th ch from the hook, dc in same sc, skip next 3 sc; repeat from * around; join with sp st to the 3rd ch of beginning ch 7, finish off.

The Daily Dishcloth Aug 11, 2010

Bev's ~ Can It Get Any Easier Dishcloth?!
copyright 2001, 2010 Bev Qualheim

This is absolutely so easy it is one you can knit up in an hour. No, it's not pretty but it cleans those dishes just fine. Make a couple to take camping, just throw them in a bucket with a lid and a small bottle of dishsoap and off you go!

1 oz of crochet cotton (Peaches and Cream brand is good)
Knitting needles sized 13

Cast on 28 sts
Now knit every line for 36 rows.
Cast off on row 37.
Weave in thread ends. DONE! Now make another for a friend

The Daily Dishcloth Aug 13, 2010

Textured Stripes Dishcloth

Materials needed: 4-ply, worsted weight crochet cotton; Hook Size H/8, 5.00 mm

Begin with Ch. 31.

Row 1: Sl st into third ch from hook. *Hdc in next ch. Sl st in next ch. Repeat from * to end of row. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 2. Sl st into first hdc. *Hdc into next sl st. Sl st into next hdc. Repeat from *, ending with sl st in top of turning ch. Turn.

Rows 3-5: Repeat Row 2.

Row 6: Ch 1. Sc across. Turn.

Rows 7-10: Repeat Row 6.

Rows 11-15: Repeat Row 2.

Rows 16-20: Repeat Row 6.

Rows 21-25: Repeat Row 2.

Rows 26-30: Repeat Row 6.

Rows 31-35: Repeat Row 2.

Finishing: Ch 1. Sc around with 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st, fasten off.

The Daily Dishcloth Aug 12, 2010

MATERIALS: Cotton worsted weight; Approx 13 yds each of colors Red, Yellow, Lavender. Small amount Black/white Variegated for edge.
Size 7 Needles - Size G Crochet Hook - Tapestry Needle - 2 Markers

GAUGE: 4 stitches per inch

SIZE: Cloth measures approx 7" x 7-1/2"

SKILL LEVEL: Easy - Some crochet knowledge helfpful

BEGIN CLOTH - 1st Red Yarn Section:
With knitting needles and Red yarn, cast on 28 stitches.
ROW 1: K 4, place marker, K 20, place marker, K remaining 4 sts.
NOTE: On every row throughout, you will be knitting the first and last four stitches. Placing markers will be a helpful reminder.
ROW 2: K 4, Purl 20 to marker, K 4.
ROW 3: Knit all stitches across
ROW 4 & 6: Repeat Row 2
ROW 5 & 7: Repeat Row 3
ROW 8: [wrong side] Knit all stitches across. Cut red yarn.

BEGIN 1st Yellow Yarn Section:
ROW 9: Join Yellow yarn and Knit all stitches across
ROW 10: K4, P4, K4, P4, K4, P4, K4
ROW 11: Knit all stitches across
ROW 12 & 14: Repeat Row 10
ROW 13 & 15: Repeat Row 11
ROW 16: Knit all stitches across. Cut yellow yarn.

BEGIN Lavender Yarn Section
ROW 17: Join Lavender yarn and knit all stitches across.
ROW 18: K 8, P 4, K 4, P 4, K 8
ROW 19: Knit all stitches across. ROW 20 & 22: Repeat Row 18
ROW 21 & 23: Repeat Row 19
ROW 24: Knit all stitches across. Cut lavender yarn.

2nd Yellow Section: Join yellow yarn; work next 8 rows same as 1st yellow section, Cut yarn.

2nd Red Section: Join red yarn; work 8 rows same as 1st red section. Bind off last row across. Cut yarn.

CLOTH EDGING:
With crochet hook and variegated Black/White yarn, join in 3rd stitch from end of bound off row; sc in next 2 stitches; *2 sc in corner stitch; 25 sc in nxt 25 stitches. Rep from * around to 1st sc; sl st to top of 1st ch. Fasten off. Cut yarn.

FINISHING:
With Tapestry needle and black yarn, randomly sew yarn in a zig-zag manner where the red and yellow sections join as pictured. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

The Daily Dishcloth Aug 10, 2010

Little Starbursts Dishcloth
Hook size: 5.0 mm
Yarn: Worsted Weight Cotton
Gauge: Finished main body = approx. 18 cm x 18 cm
Abbreviations: Ch: chain Ss: slip stitch Sc: single crochet Dc: double crochet YO: yarn over
Special Stitches: Starburst: Draw up a loop in same stitch previously worked in. (Draw up a loop in next stitch) 2 times. YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook. Main Body To begin, ch 26.
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook. Work starburst stitch. *Ch 1. Work starburst stitch.* repeat from * to * across. Sc in same ch.
Row 2-24: Ch 1. Turn. Sc in top of sc. Work starburst stitch. *Ch 1. Work starburst stitch.* repeat from * to * across. Sc in same sc.
Edging Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1). Do not turn. Dc in same sc. Ch 1. *Skip next row. Dc in next row. Ch 1.* Repeat from * to * 10 times. Dc, ch 1, dc in first unused loop of foundation chain. Ch1. +Skip next stitch. Dc in next stitch. Ch 1.+ Repeat from + to + 10 times. Dc, ch 1, dc in last chain. Ch 1. Repeat from * to * 11 times. Dc, ch 1, dc in first sc. Ch 1. Repeat from + to + 11 times. Join with ss to top of first dc. Round 2: Ch 1. +Sc in same dc. 3sc in next ch 1 space. Sc in next dc. Work starburst stitch. *Ch. 1. Work starburst stitch.* Repeat from * to * 11 times.+ Repeat from + to + around. Join with ss to first sc. Round 3: Ch 1. +Sc in same stitch and in next sc. 3 sc in next sc. Sc in next 2 sc. Work starburst stitch. *Ch 1. Work starburst stitch.* Repeat from * to * 11 times.+ Repeat from + to + around. Join with ss to first sc. Finish off.

The Daily Dishcloth Aug 9, 2010

1. Cast on 49 stitches.
2. Knit four rows.
3. On row five, knit two together, yarn over across, ending with a yarn over and a knit one.
4. Repeat these five rows for pattern until piece measures 10 inches, ending with the four knit rows.
5. Bind off. Cut excess yarn and weave in ends.

The Daily Dishcloth Aug 8, 2010

Basketweave Dishcloth Deisgner: June Diehl
Copyright 1997 by P. June Diehl
Materials: 1 - 2 ozs. cotton yarn; Hook size G or H.
Rating: Medium
Definitions:
Front Post DC

1. YO, insert the hook horizontally from the front around the post of the next stitch.
2. YO and draw thru a loop - 3 loops left on the hook.
3. (YO and thru 2 loops) twice - 1 loop left on the hook
4. One Front Post dc made.

Back Post DC

1. Yo, insert the hook horizontally from the back around the post of the next stitch.
2. YO and draw thru a loop - 3 loops left on the hook.
3. (YO and thru 2 loops) twice - 1 loop left on the hook.
4. One Back Post dc made

Directions
Chain a multiple of 6, plus 4, plus 2 for the turning ch (example: 24 + 4 + 2 = 30 - this makes a small dishcloth)
Row 1: Dc in the 2nd ch from hook, dc across ch (28 dc), ch 2 (beg hdc of next row).
Row 2 - 3: Dc in 2nd st of previous row, * 1 FRONT POST dc in each of the next 3 st, 1 BACK POST in each of the next 3 st * across, 2 hcd in each of the last 2st, ch 2 ( beg hdc of next row), turn.
Row 4 - 6: Dc in 2nd st of previous row, * 1 BACK POST dc in each of the next 3 st, 1 FRONT POST dc in each of the next 3 st * across, 2 hdc in each of the last 2 st, ch 2 (beg hdc of next row), turn.
Repeat Rows 2 - 6 for the desired length.
Edging: Sc around the dishcloth with 3 sc in each corner, sl st in beginning sc.
Optional Edging: Sc around the dishcloth in a contrasting color. On the next round, (sc, ch 3, skip next sc, sc, ch 3 ) around, sl st in beginning sc.

The Daily Dishcloth Aug 7, 2010

Smocked Cloth
Designer Unknown
Rating: Easy - Medium

Materials: Worsted weight cotton yarn, size 4mm needles.

Directions: Cast on 49 stitches.
Row 1 - 4: Knit.
Row 5, 7, 9: Knit 8, *yarn forward, sl 5 purlwise, Knit 3 * Repeat between *'s across row and end last repeat Knit 4.
Row 6 (and all evens): Knit 3, Purl 43, Knit 3.
Row 11: Knit 10, * insert right needle up thru slip strands, knit next stitch and draw loop under strands, Knit 7 *. Repeat between *s across row and end last repeat Knit 6.
Rows 13, 15, 17: Knit 4, * yarn forward, slip 5 purlwise, Knit 3 *. Repeat between *s across row and end Knit 5.
Row 19: Knit 6, * insert right needle up thru slip strands, knit next stitch and draw loop under strands, Knit 7 *. Repeat between *s across row and end last repeat Knit 3.

Repeat Row 5 thru 20 four more times.
Finish by knitting 4 rows of garter stitch and bind off.

The Daily Dishcloth Aug 6, 2010

Round Dishcloth Designer: Unknown
Rating: Easy
Materials: 2 colors of 4ply worsted weight yarn, MC 1 oz, CC 1/4 oz, Hook Size G Size: 7" across.
Directions: With MC ch 8, join with a sl st to form a ring.
Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same st, 2 dc in each ch around; join.
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around; join.
Row 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) around; join.
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around; join. Finish off.
Row 5: (Edging) Join CC yarn to any dc with a sl st, *ch 3, sc in next dc) around, ch 3, join. Weave in ends

The Daily Dishcloth Aug 5, 2010

Squares

Cast on in Multiples of 10 + 2 (so 12, 22, 32, 42, ...) until desired width of dishcloth.

Row 1: (right side) Knit
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: K2, *P8, K2; repeat from * to end
Row 4: P2, *K8, P2; repeat from * to end
Row 5: K2, *P2, K4, P2, K2; repeat from * to end
Row 6: P2, *K2, P4, K2, P2; repeat from * to end
Row 7: Repeat Row 5
Row 8: Repeat Row 6
Row 9: Repeat Row 5
Row 10: Repeat Row 6
Row 11: Repeat Row 3
Row 12: Repeat Row 4

Repeat these 12 rows until desired length.
Bind off.

The Daily Dishcloth Aug 4, 2010

Happy Little Dishcloth

Yarn: worsted weight cotton

Hook: H

Gauge: Not really important.

Instructions

Loosely chain 32 (I like to use an I hook for the foundation chain to ensure the cloth lays flat)

Row 1: (hdc, ch1, hdc) in 4th ch from hook *skip next ch, (hdc, ch1, hdc) in next ch*, repeat to last 2 ch, skip 1 ch, hdc into last ch, turn.

Row 2: ch2, *skip 2sts, (hdc, ch1, hdc) in next ch sp*, repeat to last hdc, skip 1 st, hdc into tch, turn.

Repeat row 2 until cloth measures 6 3/4″ or desired height.

Abbreviations
ch – chain
ch sp – chain space
hdc – half double crochet
st/sts – stitch/stitches
tch – turning chain

The Daily Dishcloth Aug 3, 2010

Fleck

Cast on in Muliples of 2 + 1 (so 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, ...) until desired width of dishcloth. Row 1: (right side) Knit
Row 2: Purl

Row 3: K1, *P1, K1; repeat from * to end

Row 4: Purl

Repeat these 4 rows until desired length.
Bind off.

The Daily Dishcloth Aug 2, 2010

Diamond Dishcloth

Finished size:
7 1/2" square; 10" from top to bottom (placed as diamond)

MATERIALS:

(MC) 1 1/2 oz. - 100% worsted weight yarn-4ply, variegated
(CC) 1 oz. - 100% worsted weight yarn-4ply, solid
Crochet Hook, size H/8 (5.0mm)

INSTRUCTIONS:

With MC, ch 8
(note: first ch = first st for edging directions)

Row 1 (right side): Sc in second ch from hook and in next 2 ch; 3 sc in next ch; sc in each ch across: 9sc Note:(highly recommended) Tie a small piece around any stitch to mark last row as "right side."

Row 2: Ch 1, turn; (working in Back Loops only) sc in each sc to center sc of 3-sc group; 3 sc in center sc; sc in each sc across to last st.

Row 3-21: Repeat Row 2 with each row gaining 2 sts from the 3-sc groups. Dishcloth will work in a V shape.

EDGING:

Row 1: (working in both loops) With right side facing, join CC to first st. Ch 7; join with sl st to end of beginning ch- loop/handle made; sc evenly across ends or rows (21 sc); 3 sc in corner; sc evenly across in each sc, working 3 sc in next two corners; work sc (21) evenly across last end of rows.

Row 2: (working in back loops only) sc in each ch of loop/handle; sl st in first sc of end rows (ch 2, dc in next sc, sk next sc, sl st in next sc) across, working (ch 2, dc in same sc, sl st in same sc) in center sc of corners; sl st in last sc before loop/handle. Finish off.

The Daily Dishcloth Aug 1, 2010

Faux Plaid Dishcloth

Check out other fabulous patterns at http://schickehakelei.blogspot.com/

Abbreviations
k - knit
p - purl
sl - slip stitch (always with yarn in back)

Materials
4mm knitting needles
100% cotton worsted weight yarn

The Pattern
Cast on 41 stitches
Row 1, 3, 5, and 7: knit
Row 2, 4, 6: purl
Row 8: p 5, sl, 1, *k 5, sl 1, k 1, sl 1, repeat from * 2 more times, k 5, sl 1, p 5
Row 9: k 5, p 31, k 5
Row 10: same as Row 8
Row 11: same as Row 9
Row 12: same as Row 8
Row 13: k 5, p 1, k 5, * p 1, k 7, repeat from * 3 more times, p 1, k 5
Row 14: same as Row 8
Row 15: same as Row 9
Row 16: p 5, sl 1, p 5, * sl 1, p 7, repeat from * 3 more times, sl 1, p 5
Row 17: same as Row 9

Repeat rows 8-17 four more times and 8-12 once more.
Repeat rows 1-7 once more.
Bind off in pattern.

The borders will curl over. If you want a straight flat edge it is necessary to block. Otherwise just use!