Dishcloth knitting tutorial for beginners

Doing the dishes will never be mundane again when you have made your own handmade knitted dishcloth. This knitting pattern is super simple and quick to knit up, and it will give you a lovely dishcloth. 

Because of the way we knitted this dishcloth, the dishcloth will be able to scrub away dirt very effectively. The little knobs created by the seed stitch pattern are wonderful at scrubbing away any spots you might come across.

The satisfaction that you get from being able to clean your home naturally with your own homemade cotton dishcloth, is unparalleled.

Creating small items for the home will give your home that truly homemade feel. Especially when you’ve created practical items for your home like this dishcloth. Previous generations would have created their own practical items for the home as well. Not just items like this dishcloth but for the kitchen, they will have also have had a homemade apron and simple things like potholders or tea cosies. Because these practical items would all have been needed in the traditional kitchen where from scratch meals were made. And if we want to do similarly we will want to create these same items.

How to knit your own dishcloth

The pattern for this dishcloth is super easy and you can knit it bigger or smaller if you prefer a bigger or smaller dishcloth.

Materials:

• 1 skein of cotton yarn.
  • You can use a yarn weight of light worsted, group C yarn or 5 mm needle size yarn.
  • I used Drops Paris in the colours moss green and forest green, one skein should give you 2 dishcloths.
• Straight or circular knitting needles in the size: 4.5 mm, 7 US or 7 UK.

Gauge:

21 stitches by 28 rows should equal 10 cm by 10 cm or 4″ by 4″.

Although if you are over or under the gauge it’s no big deal if your project ends up somewhat bigger or smaller.

Finished size:

18 cm wide by 19 cm long or 7″ wide by 7,5″ long.

Dishcloth knitting pattern

Cast on 40 stitches or any multiple of 2, I used the knitted cast on method.

Rows 1 & 2: *Knit one, purl one. Repeat from * across the entire row.

Rows 3 & 4: *Purl one, knit one. Repeat from * across the entire row.

Repeat these rows until you’ve knitted 50 rows.

Bind off however you prefer, I used the standard bind off method.

Enjoy the fruits or your labour and clean with joy

I hope you’ve enjoyed knitting this dishcloth and that you will want to put it to good use. And since they are so quick to knit up you will be able to knit a second or even a third one if you want. Knit them in whatever colour you want and have fun with them. Maybe you even want to give one or two away to a friend who you think might enjoy a gift that was so lovingly put together.

Once you’ve completed knitting your own dishcloth, I would absolutely love it if you would please tag me on Instagram so that I can see your lovely and practical creation too. And of course, you can always leave a comment down below so that I can answer any questions you might have.

Want to craft your next practical item for your home?

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