This very easy dishcloth pattern is part of the NEW Dishcloth Set N°10. The set includes 2 patterns for beginners (only knits and purls): WINDOW and ARGYLE. And 2 patterns for intermediate knitters, called BASKETWEAVE (intermediate version, different to a previous BASKETWEAVE I designed for beginners), and CABLES AND DIAMONDS. You can find the set here in my shop or in Etsy or Ravelry
All patterns have a “52 Square Pickup” size as most of my dishcloths 😊
The full instructions for “WINDOW” (written and charted) are below.
Read more: Easy Dishcloth Pattern: WINDOWIn addition to using it as dishcloth / washcloth, the pattern is perfect as a blanket block. PLEASE contact me at any time if you need help to adapt a pattern. I’ll be happy to help 🙂
SIZE
The approximate measure (after blocking) of this dishcloth 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 it with another yarn weight and needle size.
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).
– 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
WINDOW square: 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 the next 55 rows as follows:
Rows 1 to 13): 4 garter sts, SPIKES pattern over 35 sts, 4 garter sts.
Rows 14 to 16): k all sts.
Rows 17 to 40): 4 garter sts, SQUARES pattern over 35 sts, 4 garter sts.
(Work 4 times the SQUARES pattern complete, that is 4 repeats)
Rows 41 to 42): k all sts.
Rows 43 to 55): 4 garter sts, SPIKES pattern over 35 sts, 4 garter sts.
(Therefore, work 4 times the SCATTERED DIAMONDS pattern complete and then rows 1) to 7) again.)
– Knit 4 rows.
– Bind off with US 7 (4.5 mm) needle. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
– Block your square to its final measures (optional).
SPIKES pattern – Written instructions
- The stitch pattern repeats over 2 sts and 4 rows. I added 1 more st to reach 35 sts for the internal space.
- Work the instructions between brackets a total of 17 times.
Row 1) (RS) [k1, p1], k1
Row 2) k1, [p1, k1]
Row 3) [p1, k1], p1
Row 4) p1, [k1, p1]
SPIKES pattern – Charted instructions
- Read all odd rows from right to left, and all even rows from left to right.
- Repeat the grey painted part as many times as needed.
SQUARES pattern – Written instructions
- The stitch pattern repeats over 5 sts and 6 rows.
- Work the instructions between brackets a total of 5 times.
Row 1) (RS) [k2, p1, k2]
Row 2) [p2, k1, p2]
Row 3) [k2, p1, k2]
Row 4) [p2, k1, p2]
Row 5) [k2, p1, k2]
Row 6) k all sts
SQUARES pattern – Charted instructions
- Read all odd rows from right to left, and all even rows from left to right.
- Repeat the grey painted part as many times as needed.
– 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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