Oversized Garter Stitch Dishcloth Knitting Pattern
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Are you a beginner knitter looking for a quick and easy project that will leave you with a useful and beautiful item? Look no further than my garter stitch dishcloth knitting pattern!
This delightful dishcloth is not only practical for your kitchen needs but also an excellent way to relax and enjoy the soothing rhythm of knitting. With its straightforward design and repetitive stitches, this pattern is perfect for beginners who want to dive into the world of knitting and create something lovely in no time. So grab your needles and yarn, and get ready to spend your time enjoying the meditative art of knitting while crafting a functional masterpiece!
About the Pattern
Available Sizes: One
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Pattern Language: English
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Bonus: Video
Techniques
Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:
Knit Flat (Back & Forth)
Knit Stitch
Garter Stitch
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- Simple, Easy & Beginner-friendly
- Perfect & Practical Gift 🛍️
Materials
Yarn Weight: Worsted Cotton
Yardage: 110 – 120 yards (101 – 110 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Knit Picks Multi Dishie, Aquamarine & Swan
Yarn Substitutions
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn (40+ colors to choose from)
Lily Sugar N Cream (30+ colors to choose from)
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (60+ colors to choose from)
Needles & Notions
Gauge
17 STS & 34 rows per 4” (10cm) square, knit flat in garter stitch
Measurements
17 1/2″L x 7″ (45cm x 18cm)
Weight: 2.1oz (60g)
Notes
Reversible.
The CO edge is the length.
Knit using the Garter Stitch.
Alternate color every 3rd row.
Knitting Abbreviations
*– * – repeat between * to end of row
BO – bind-off in pattern
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
STS – stitches
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Pattern Instructions
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Using color 1 (I started with swan, white)
CO 75 STS
Row 1: *K*
Switching to color 2 (I used Dishie in Aquarium Multi)
Row 2: *K*
Row 3: *K*
Switch back to color 1
Row 4: *K*
Row 5: *K*
Repeat rows 2-5, until it measures about 7” (18cm),or until desired width.
On the next row, using color 1, BO, in all knit stitches.
You can block it if you’d like to, it’s not required, but it helps square it up and even out the stitches.
Weave in the ends.
No blocking necessary.
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