BUTTERFLY dishcloth knitting pattern – Block 2 of Beginner Blanket MKAL 2020
The butterfly is one of my favourite designs; it took quite some time to perfect the delicate shape of the wings, but I am so pleased with the result! Whether you are looking for a beautiful dishcloth pattern or a textured blanket block, this design adds a lovely touch of nature to any project.
This pattern is specifically designed to be beginner-friendly. By using only knit and purl stitches, you can create a detailed “monarch” silhouette that stands out beautifully against the smooth background.
New to charts? I have updated this pattern with my new high-contrast “Grey Square” chart system. If you need a hand learning how to follow the grid, visit our How to Read a Knitting Chart guide in the Academy for my best tips and tricks!
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Enjoy the 🦋 pattern!
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ABBREVIATIONS
- CO: cast on
- RS: right side
- WS: wrong side
- st: stitch
- k: knit
- p: purl
INSTRUCTIONS
– CO 43 sts with US 7 (4.5 mm) needles.
| I always cast on and bind off stitches with larger needles than I use for the main work. This prevents my cast-on and bind-off rows from being too tight. |
– With US 6 (4 mm) needles, knit 4 rows.
| Slip the first stitch on every row (except the first) as if you were to knit it, but without knitting it. This creates a neat, sturdy border that ensures your work will last for years. |
– Continue working as follows:
4 garter sts, BUTTERFLY pattern over 35 sts, 4 garter sts (55 rows).
– Knit 4 rows.
– Bind off with US 7 (4.5 mm) needle. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
BUTTERFLY dishcloth knitting pattern – Row by row
Row 1) and every following odd row (RS) k all sts
Row 2) p all sts
Row 4) p all sts
Row 6) p7, k5, p11, k5, p7
Row 8) p5, k9, p7, k9, p5
Row 10) p5, k4, p1, k5, p5, k5, p1, k4, p5
Row 12) p5, k3, p3, k4, p5, k4, p3, k3, p5
Row 14) p5, k4, p3, k3, p5, k3, p3, k4, p5
Row 16) p5, k6, p1, k3, p5, k3, p1, k6, p5
Row 18) p7, k8, p2, k1, p2, k8, p7
Row 20) p10, k6, p1, k1, p1, k6, p10
Row 22) p12, k4, p1, k1, p1, k4, p12
Row 24) p7, k9, p1, k1, p1, k9, p7
Row 26) p5, k11, p1, k1, p1, k11, p5
Row 28) p3, k13, p1, k1, p1, k13, p3
Row 30) p2, k13, p2, k1, p2, k13, p2
Row 32) p2, k13, p2, k1, p2, k13, p2
Row 34) p2, k12, p2, k1, p1, k1, p2, k12, p2
Row 36) p2, k12, p2, k1, p1, k1, p2, k12, p2
Row 38) p2, k5, p1, k6, p7, k6, p1, k5, p2
Row 40) p2, k4, p3, k5, p7, k5, p3, k4, p2
Row 42) p2, k3, p3, k5, p9, k5, p3, k3, p2
Row 44) p2, k4, p1, k6, p9, k6, p1, k4, p2
Row 46) p3, k9, p11, k9, p3
Row 48) p3, k8, p13, k8, p3
Row 50) p5, k4, p17, k4, p5
Row 52) p all sts
Row 54) p all sts
Row 55) k all sts
BUTTERFLY dishcloth knitting pattern – CHART
Read all odd rows from right to left, and all even rows from left to right. If you are new to following diagrams or prefer reading them on a tablet, check my Quick Guide: How to Read a Knitting Chart for my best ‘pro-tech’ tips!
Whether you use this as a washcloth or join it into a ‘Beginner Blanket’, the garter stitch borders provide the structural integrity needed to keep the design crisp through many washes.
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