There is a timeless beauty in texture that mimics traditional crafts, and the Wicker dishcloth is a perfect example. Using a clever combination of knits and purls, this pattern creates a rich, woven effect that looks far more complex than it is to knit.

Originally published in 2019 as Block #34 of the 52 Square Pickup MKAL, this design has been fully restored for 2026. While it maintains its place in our 52SP Standard library (43×63 stitches), I’ve upgraded it with a high-resolution chart and revised instructions to ensure your knitting experience is as smooth as the final fabric. It’s a classic piece of the library, now reimagined for your modern home.

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hand knitted blue cotton square featuring the wicker dishcloth or blanket block pattern, texture relief

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 for casting on and binding off stitches)
Finished Size	8.5” x 8.5” (22 cm x 22 cm)

Materials & Tools for the Wicker block

Yarn: 70 yds (64 m) of DK yarn (8 ply). OR 140 yds (128 m) of light fingering yarn (approx 3 ply) USED DOUBLE.
Needles: 4mm / US 6 (and 4.5mm / US 7 for casting on and binding off stitches).
Tools: tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends, scissors.
Gauge: 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)

NOTE: You can change the yarn weight and needle size to obtain different sized blocks. Let me know in the comments if you need help!

Wicker: Knitted square instructions

hand knitted blue cotton square featuring the wicker dishcloth or blanket block pattern, from Oh La Lana! Texture Collection, with an 52SP standard badge on the top right corner

Abbreviations:

CO: cast on
RS: right side
WS: wrong side
st(s): stitch(es)
k: knit
p: purl

The Pattern: General Instructions

Cast on sts
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.
Garter stitch bottom border
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.
Main pattern with garter stitch side borders
Continue working the next 55 rows as follows:
4 garter sts, WICKER knitting pattern over 35 sts, 4 garter sts
Work the entire 14-row pattern 3 times complete, and then rows 1) to 13) again.
You can follow either the row-by-row written instructions or the chart below for the WICKER knitting pattern.
Garter stitch top border
Knit 4 rows.
Bind off
Bind off all sts with a US 7 (4.5 mm) needle. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
(Optional) Blocking
Block your square to its final measures.

Wicker Knitting Pattern: Row-by-Row Instructions

The stitch pattern repeats over 16 stitches and 14 rows. I added 3 more stitches to reach 35 stitches of internal space.
Work the instructions between brackets a total of 2 times.

Row 1) (RS) k1, [k2, p1, k2, p1, k10], k2

Row 2) p2, [k8, p2, k1, p2, k1, p2], k1

Row 3) p1, [k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p8], k2

Row 4) p2, [p10, k1, p2, k1, p2], p1

Row 5) p1, [k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p8], k2

Row 6) p2, [k8, p2, k1, p2, k1, p2], k1

Row 7) k1, [k2, p1, k2, p1, k10], k2

Row 8) p2, [p2, k1, p2, k1, p10], p1

Row 9) k1, [p8, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2], p2

Row 10) k2, [p2, k1, p2, k1, p2, k8], p1

Row 11) k1, [k10, p1, k2, p1, k2], k2

Row 12) k2, [p2, k1, p2, k1, p2, k8], p1

Row 13) k1, [p8, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2], p2

Row 14) p2, [p2, k1, p2, k1, p10], p1

Wicker Knitting Chart

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

💡Note & Tip: 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. I recommend using stitch markers to separate the borders from the main design area.