DISHCLOTH SET N° 3
My new dishcloth set free pattern includes 4 NEW designs: LEANING, MIRROR, LITTLE BOXES and CRISS CROSS. All have a BEGINNER level (only KNITS and PURLS) 🙂
Of course, in addition to using them as dishcloths / washcloths, they’re perfect as blocks to make blankets. Or many small blankets! You can also adapt them to make shawls, scarves… The possibilities are endless 🙂 PLEASE contact me at any time if you need help to adapt a pattern. I’ll be happy to help 🙂
The instructions for the new 4 patterns are below.
You can also purchase this dishcloth set pattern in a high quality PDF file HERE in my blog, or in my Etsy Shop HERE.
Remember that if you support me in Patreon you already have a copy of this pattern ready to download in my Patreon page.All the blocks share the same characteristics:
– the same number of sts (43 sts)
– the same number of rows (63 rows)
– all require a skill level of BEGINNER (only use knits and purls!)
SIZE
The approximate measure (after blocking) of each of my dishcloths is 8.75” x 8.75” (22.5 cm x 22.5 cm). Of course, this will vary if your tension is different than mine or if you decide to knit them with another yarn weight and needle size.
Do you want more square patterns with the same size?
You can take a look to my following collections:
- 52 Square Pickup
- Alphabet dishcloths
- Numbers
- Animals, plants and transports
- LOVE dishcloth
- LITTLE HEARTS / VALENTINES dishcloth
- HEARTS dishcloths
MATERIALS
You can change the yarn weight and needle size to obtain different sized blocks. Send me a message if you need help.
– 1 straight needle US 7 (4.5 mm) for Casting on and Binding Off sts.
– 1 pair of straight needles US 6 (4 mm).
– For EACH BLOCK: approx. 70 yds (64 m) of DK yarn (8 ply). OR 140 yds (128 m) of light fingering yarn (approx 3 ply) USED DOUBLE.
– Tapestry needle to weave in yarn ends and scissors.
GAUGE / TENSION
21 sts x 28 rows in stocking st with US 6 (4 mm needles) and DK yarn = 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm)
ABBREVIATIONS
- CO: cast on
- RS: right side
- WS: wrong side
- st: stitch
- k: knit
- p: purl
DISHCLOTH SET FREE PATTERN: General 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 prevent my cast on and bind off rows from being too tight. |
– With US 6 (4 mm) needles, knit 4 rows.
| Slip first stitch on every row as if you were to knit it, but without knitting it (except on the first row). It will form a neat and sturdy border. |
– Continue working for 55 rows as follows:
4 garter sts, MAIN PATTERN over 35 sts, 4 garter sts
– Knit 4 rows.
– Bind off with US 7 (4.5 mm) needle. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
LEANING pattern
LEANING pattern – Written instructions
(Over a multiple of 6 sts. I added 5 more sts to adjust for our needed 35.)
Repeat instructions between brackets a total of 5 times in the row
Row 1) (RS) [k4, p2], k4, p1
Row 2) k2, p3, [p1, k2, p3]
Row 3) [k2, p2, k2], k2, p2, k1
Row 4) p2, k2, p1, [p3, k2, p1]
Row 5) [p2, k4], p2, k3
Row 6) p4, k1, [k1, p4, k1]
Work 9 times the LEANING pattern complete + row 1) again.
LEANING pattern – Charted instructions
- Read all odd rows from right to left, and all even rows from left to right.
LITTLE BOXES pattern
LITTLE BOXES pattern – Written instructions
(Over a multiple of 12 sts. I added 11 more sts to adjust for our needed 35.)
Repeat instructions between brackets a total of 2 times.
Row 1) (RS) [k6, p6], k6, p5
Row 2) k5, p6, [k6, p6]
Row 3) [k2, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2], k2, p2, k2, p2, k2, p1
Row 4) k1, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, [k2, p2, k2, p2, k2, p2]
Row 5) [k6, p6], k6, p5
Row 6) k5, p6, [k6, p6]
Row 7) [p6, k6], p6, k5
Row 8) p5, k6, [p6, k6]
Row 9) [p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k2], p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1
Row 10) p1, k2, p2, k2, p2, k2, [p2, k2, p2, k2, p2, k2]
Row 11) [p6, k6], p6, k5
Row 12) p5, k6, [p6, k6]
Work 4 times the LITTLE BOXES pattern complete + rows 1) to 7) again.
LITTLE BOXES pattern – Charted instructions
- Read all odd rows from right to left, and all even rows from left to right.
CRISS CROSS pattern
CRISS CROSS pattern – Written instructions
(Over a multiple of 5 sts.)
Repeat instructions between brackets a total of 7 times.
Row 1) (RS) k all sts
Row 2) [p2, k1, p2]
Row 3) k all sts
Row 4) [p2, k1, p2]
Row 5) k all sts
Row 6) [p2, k1, p2]
Row 7) k all sts
Row 8) [p2, k1, p2]
Row 9) k all sts
Row 10) k all sts
Work 5 times the CRISS CROSS pattern complete + rows 1) to 5) again.
CRISS CROSS pattern – Charted instructions
- Read all odd rows from right to left, and all even rows from left to right.
MIRROR pattern
MIRROR pattern – Written instructions
(Over a multiple of 20 sts. I added 15 more sts to adjust for our needed 35.)
Row 1) (RS) [k3, p7, k7, p3], k3, p7, k5
Row 2) p5, k6, p3, k1, [p1, k3, p6, k6, p3, k1]
Row 3) [p2, k3, p5, k5, p3, k2], p2, k3, p5, k5
Row 4) k1, p4, k4, p3, k3, [p3, k3, p4, k4, p3, k3]
Row 5) [p4, k3, p3, k3, p3, k4], p4, k3, p3, k3, p2
Row 6) k3, p2, k2, p3, k5, [p5, k3, p2, k2, p3, k5]
Row 7) [p6, k3, p1, k1, p3, k6], p6, k3, p1, k1, p3, k1
Row 8) p2, k3, p3, k7, [p7, k3, p3, k7]
Row 9) [k1, p7, k2, p2, k7, p1], k1, p7, k2, p2, k3
Row 10) p4, k1, p1, k7, p2, [k2, p7, k1, p1, k7, p2]
Work 5 times the MIRROR pattern complete + rows 1) to 5) again.
MIRROR pattern – Charted instructions
- Read all odd rows from right to left, and all even rows from left to right.
You can also purchase this dishcloth set pattern in a high quality PDF file HERE in my blog, or in my Etsy Shop HERE.
Remember that if you support me in Patreon you already have a copy of this pattern ready to download in my Patreon page.
– If you have any doubt or need help, do not hesitate to write me at ohlalana.designs@gmail.com. I will reply ASAP.
Thanks for stopping by, and HAPPY KNITTING!!
Cecilia @ohlalana.designs
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© Cecilia Fameli, 2021. The instructions, charts, photos, and illustrations contained in this post (DISHCLOTH SET FREE PATTERN) are subject to copyright protections. The patterns are for personal use only and may not be used for profit. You can, however, sell items made with my pattern. Thanks in advance for being respectful with my work.