Simple Dishcloths
Knit an easy dishcloth with ridges or an eyelet design for the kitchen. These easy dishcloth knitting patterns from Lily Sugar n' Cream are great for last-minute gifts. A convenient hanging loop is included in the instructions for this dishcloth knitting pattern.
Materials:
- Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream 4 Ply (Solids 2.5 oz / 70.9 g / Ombres 2 oz / 56.7 g)
Main Color (MC) 1 ball Solids or Ombres
Note: 2 balls will make 3 dish cloths
- Knitting Needles: Size 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- Crochet Hook: ize 4.50 mm (U.S. 7) crochet hook
Size: 7 ins [18 cm] square.
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4 ins {10 cm} with 5 mm needles in stocking st.
Instructions:
Dish Cloth with Eyelets: Cast on 1 st.
1st row: (RS). (K1. yfwd. K1) all in st. 3 sts.
2nd row: Knit.
3rd row: Inc 1 st in first st. Inc 1 st in next st. K1. 5 sts.
4th row: Knit.
5th row: K1. Inc 1 st in next st. Knit to last 2 sts. Inc 1 st in next st. K1.
6th row: Knit.
Rep last 2 rows twice more. 11 sts.
11th row: As 5th row.
12th row: K2. Purl to last 2 sts. K2.
13th row: As 5th row.
14th row: Knit.
15th row: K1. Inc 1 st in next st. *yrn. P2tog. Rep from * to last 3 sts. P1. Inc 1 st in next st. K1.
16th row: Knit.
17th row: As 5th row.
18th row: K2. Purl to last 2 sts. K2.
19th row: As 5th row.
20th row: Knit.
21st row: As 5th row.
22nd row: Knit.
23rd row: As 5th row.
24th row: Knit.
Rep 11th to 24th rows once more. 39 sts.
39th row: As 5th row. 41 sts.
40th row: K2. Purl to last 2 sts. K2.
41st row: As 5th row. 43 sts.
42nd row: Knit.
43rd row: K1. K2tog. *yrn. P2tog. Rep from * to last 4 sts. P1. K2tog. K1.
44th row: Knit.
45th row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1.
46th row: K2. Purl to last 2 sts. K2.
47th row: As 45th row.
48th row: Knit.
49th row: As 45th row.
50th row: Knit.
51st row: As 45th row.
52nd row: Knit.
53rd row: As 45th row.
54th row: K2. Purl to last 2 sts. K2.
55th row: As 45th row.
56th row: Knit.
Rep 43rd to 56th rows once more. 15 sts.
71st row: As 43rd row. 13 sts.
72nd row: Knit.
73rd row: As 45th row. 11 sts.
74th row: K2. Purl to last 2 sts. K2.
75th row: As 45th row. 9 sts.
76th row: Knit.
77th row: As 45th row. 7 sts.
78th row: Knit.
79th row: As 45th row. 5 sts.
80th row: Knit.
81st row: K1. K3tog. K1. 3 sts.
82nd row: Knit.
83rd row: K3tog. Fasten off.
Simple Ridge Dish Cloth: Cast on 1 st.
1st row: (RS). (K1. yfwd. K1) all in st. 3 sts.
2nd row: Knit.
3rd row: K1. (K1. yfwd. K1) in next st. K1. 5 sts.
4th row: K2. P1. K2.
5th row: K1. Inc 1 st in next st. Knit to last 2 sts. Inc 1 st in next st. K1. 7 sts.
6th row: K2. Purl to last 2 sts. K2.
7th and 8th rows: Rep last 2 rows once more. 9 sts.
9th row: K1. Inc 1 st in next st. Purl to last 2 sts. Inc 1 st in next st. K1. 11 sts.
10th row: Knit.
11th and 12th rows: Rep last 2 rows once more. 13 sts.
Rep 5th to 12th rows 3 times more, then 5th to 10th rows once. 43 sts.
43rd row: K1. K2tog. Purl to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 41 sts.
44th row: Knit.
45th row: K1. K2tog. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 39 sts.
46th row: K2. Purl to last 2 sts. K2.
47th and 48th rows: Rep last 2 rows once more. 37 sts.
49th row: As 43rd row. 35 sts.
50th row: Knit.
51st and 52nd rows: Rep last 2 rows once. 33 sts.
Rep 45th to 52nd rows 3 times more. 9 sts.
53rd row: As 45th row. 7 sts.
54th row: K2. Purl to last 2 sts. K2.
55th row: (K1. K2tog) twice. K1. 5 sts.
56th row: K2. P1. K2.
57th row: K1. K3tog. K1.
58th row: Knit.
59th row: K3tog. Fasten off.
Hanging Loop: With crochet hook, make a chain 2-1/2 ins [6 cm] long. Sew in position to top corner as illustrated.
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slborges 2707136
Mar 01, 2017
I LOVE this pattern! they are so easy, and knit up so quickly, I made a bunch for my family members and gave them as Christmas Presents this year, they all absolutely loved them!!
Daughter of Light
Feb 13, 2017
Another dish cloth to add to my repertoire! I think my children will be just interested in seeing all the variations there are available and if I color coordinate them right they'll have a set that will last them a good long time! I'm anxious to get started on these so I had better go choose my tools!
saphy98
Feb 08, 2017
The simple dish cloth pattern is really easy to work up. This is great for a beginner and anyone who needs a quick project to do. I have made these in the lighter weight cotton also. I would use smaller needles and they do take a bit longer than using the suggested yarn in this pattern. As the pattern says, it is simple so give it try.
Bronze Hazel
Feb 02, 2017
Great pattern! I have a question though...maybe it's a bit of a daft question, but here goes. Do these dishcloths work well? I've seen many patterns for them and have often thought of knitting some, but then I wonder how well would they work in comparison to regular, shop bought dishcloths? They look super cute though so perhaps I should just knit one and find out for myself )
Lisa
Jul 19, 2024
I honestly don't know anyone who uses store bought cloths after making or being gifted the hand made ones. I've been making them for over 20 years, they last a long time and everyone I started making them for years ago is only just now asking for replacements.
darmkrystal 438213 3
Jun 15, 2015
I made the diagonal eyelet dishcloth.....in Bernat's Tie Dye Blues..and it looks really cool......so now I am using the eyelet in a straight dishcloth with Beach Ball Blues............I am just using 4 rows from the pattern for it.........(1)Co 40 sts......Knit 3 row......(2) K2,Purl to last 2, K2......(3) Knit row......and (4) P2, yo, P2tog, rep to end, ending with p 2.......(5) Knit row.........then repeat rows 2 to 5 til desired length ending with 2 Knit rows..........the eyelet is so much fun now that I have learned it a bit that I want to try it out on a number 3 yarn next.....Have a great knitting day......I have learned so much from this site........Thank you.....
maryjo 2703856
Jun 08, 2015
Seriously?? You give this pattern 1-star because you don't know how to read a knitting pattern?? I've only been knitting for a few months but even I have read enough to understand a good portion of this, it's a typical written knitting pattern. You want visual, go sign up for some classes at Craftsy.com or find videos on YouTube.
Evegrc3 4200537
Apr 08, 2015
I am new the knitting and I do not under stand what you are telling me to do. I am more visual
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