HEART dishcloth knitting pattern: 2 easy versions

This pattern was originally published in 2019. It has been fully updated for 2026 with a new high-resolution charts, revised instructions and project summary.

Whether you’re celebrating a new arrival or knitting a cozy Valentine’s gift, the HEART Dishcloth offers the perfect blend of simplicity and sentiment. This 52SP Standard pattern features two distinct versions to suit your project: Heart 1 fills the block with a bold, textured statement, while Heart 2 provides a delicate motif with dedicated space for personal touches. It’s the ideal canvas for embroidering a special date or a monogram, making it a truly one-of-a-kind addition to your sampler collection.

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Project Detail	Requirement
Skill Level	Beginner (only knits and purls)
Yarn Weight	DK or Worsted
Needle Size	4mm / US 6 (and 4.5mm / US 7 to casting on and binding off sts)
Finished Size	8.5” x 8.5” (22 cm x 22 cm)

Materials & Tools

• Yarn: approx. 70 yds (64 m) of DK weight yarn. Cotton is recommended for dishcloths; wool or acrylic blends work beautifully for blankets.
• Needles: 4 mm (US 6) straight needles (I suggest using 4.5 mm / US 7 needles specifically for casting on and binding off to keep your edges flexible).
• Tools: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, scissors.
• Gauge: 21 sts x 28 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in stocking stitch.

You can change the yarn weight and needle size to obtain different sized blocks.

Abbreviations

• CO: cast on
• RS: right side
• WS: wrong side
• st: stitch
• k: knit
• p: purl

The Pattern: General Instructions

💡 Prefer to knit away from the screen? You can purchase the ad-free, high-resolution printable PDF version of this pattern in the Oh La Lana! shop, on Etsy, or in my Ravelry store. It includes a clear, enlarged chart and row-by-row instructions, perfect for your project bag!

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HEART dishcloth knitting pattern (version 1): Written instructions

Row 1) and every following odd row (RS) k all sts

Row 2) p all sts

Row 4) p all sts

Row 6)  p16, k3, p16

Row 8)  p16, k3, p16

Row 10) p15, k5, p15

Row 12) p14, k7, p14

Row 14) p13, k9, p13

Row 16) p12, k11, p12

Row 18) p10, k15, p10

Row 20) p8, k19, p8

Row 22) p7, k21, p7

Row 24) p5, k25, p5

Row 26) p3, k29, p3

Row 28) p2, k31, p2

Row 30) p2, k31, p2

Row 32) p1, k33, p1

Row 34) p1, k33, p1

Row 36) p1, k33, p1

Row 38) p1, k33, p1

Row 40) p2, k15, p1, k15, p2

Row 42) p2, k14, p3, k14, p2

Row 44) p3, k12, p5, k12, p3

Row 46) p4, k9, p9, k9, p4

Row 48) p5, k6, p13, k6, p5

Row 50) p6, k4, p15, k4, p6

Row 52) p all sts

Row 54) p all sts

Row 55) k all sts

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HEART dishcloth knitting pattern (version 1): CHART

• Read all odd rows from right to left, and all even rows from left to right.

New to reading charts? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! You can find my step-by-step guide in the Oh La Lana! Academy: How to Read Knitting Charts for Beginners. It breaks down exactly how to follow the grid so you can knit your pattern with confidence!

Note: These charted instructions represent the 35-stitch design area. Remember to work your 4-stitch garter borders at the beginning and end of every row.

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HEART dishcloth knitting pattern (version 2): Written instructions

Row 1) and every following odd row (RS) k all sts

Row 2) to 10) p all sts

Row 12) p17, k1, p17

Row 14) p15, k5, p15

Row 16) p14, k7, p14

Row 18) p12, k11, p12

Row 20) p10, k15, p10

Row 22) p7, k21, p7

Row 24) p5, k25, p5

Row 26) p3, k29, p3

Row 28) p2, k31, p2

Row 30)  p2, k31, p2

Row 32) p1, k33, p1

Row 34)  p1, k33, p1

Row 36)  p1, k33, p1

Row 38)  p1, k33, p1

Row 40) p2, k15, p1, k15, p2

Row 42) p3, k13, p3, k13, p3

Row 44) p5, k10, p5, k10, p5

Row 46) p8, k5, p9, k5, p8

Row 48) to 54) p all sts

Row 55) k all sts

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HEART dishcloth knitting pattern (version 2): CHART

• Read all odd rows from right to left, and all even rows from left to right.

New to reading charts? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered! You can find my step-by-step guide in the Oh La Lana! Academy: How to Read Knitting Charts for Beginners. It breaks down exactly how to follow the grid so you can knit your pattern with confidence!

Note: These charted instructions represent the 35-stitch design area. Remember to work your 4-stitch garter borders at the beginning and end of every row.

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Looking for more hearts💕?

Check out our “LOVE”, Cabled Hearts, and Valentines blocks for more inspiration.

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