I love patterns that are simple but take things up a notch to make them a little more interesting to knit and to use. This pattern for a knit heart dishcloth might be a little plain worked in a solid color, but it’s super pretty in stripes. Bonus: stash busting! I know I always have little bits of yarn left over when I finish a dishcloth or washcloth project, so this would be a perfect way to use them up if you didn’t care if the stripes matched all the way through the project.
Of course, it’s pretty with stripes that are all the same width and in a repeating pattern, too, if you’re into that sort of thing.
[Photo via Dolly Creates.]
Why use dishcloths? Dishcloths are re-useable and save on kitchen waste. Most dishcloths are made using cotton yarn and can be thrown into the washing machine when dirty. This makes them very hygienic, especially when compared to kitchen sponges, which sit on the sinks for days if not weeks. Another great thing about dishcloths is when it comes to knitting the knit up quickly and are great for gift giving. Everyone needs a dishcloth. For gifting, It’s not something that has to be in fashion or a certain colour for the recipient to like it, though there are so many great dishcloth pattern designs out there.
Looking to knit more dishcloth patterns ? Check out these dishcloth patterns on Etsy
