Knit Dish Rag Directions

A handknit dishcloth can do the work of a sponge and a washcloth all in one.

If you can make your own dishcloths, you can use them for a variety of purposes. Hand-knit dishcloths have the capacity to scrub dishes and counters more efficiently than commercial terrycloth washcloths do. Knit up several dishcloths and give them as a gift for a housewarming party or a hostess gift. Keep several on hand and they'll always be ready for any occasion, and soon you'll get custom orders from all your friends and family members.

Things You'll Need

• Worsted weight cotton yarn
• Knitting needles size US 8
• Scissors
• Large eye blunt needle

Instructions

1. Cast on 40 stitches using worsted weight cotton yarn and size US 8 needles. The type of cast on does not matter; choose the style that is the most comfortable for you.

2. Knit the first row. Follow the seed stitch pattern: knit one, purl one and repeat this across the row.

3. Knit the second row. Purl one, knit one across the row to complete the seed stitch pattern.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the dishcloth is as tall as it is wide; in other words, it should be a square when you finish.

5. Bind off all stitches. Cut your working yarn and use a large eye blunt needle to weave in the loose yarn tails at the beginning and the end of your work.

Tips & Warnings

• The seed stitch pattern of this dishcloth has a lot of texture which will help with scrubbing your kitchen messes.

References

• Knitting Pattern Central: Dishcloths