Dishcloth Knitting Patterns

Dishcloths and washcloths are fun and quick project that are great for travel, for trying out new stitches and for having on hand as gifts. Here are a few fun projects to try, which you can find on Etsy.

The Woven Waves Dish Towel from Nich Knits uses slipped stitches to make a fun textured pattern that looks more complicated than it is but can totally be worked by new knitters.

Oh La Lana Designs has a great set of dishcloth knitting patterns that uses only knits and purls, so it’s great for newer knitters who want to try out some new stitch patterns. The little diamonds in particular are a lot of fun and add scrubbing power.

The Ocean View Dishcloth from Goose Creek Knits alternates Garter Stitch and ribbing for a look that’s really interesting but still easy to knit. This one is worked on the bias so it adds a different skill but it’s still simple to knit.

The Lennox Washcloth from Cluck Cluck Boots has a fun ribbing pattern that’s great in a solid color, or try it in stripes for a different look.

Another fun thing to do with dishcloths is work a simple shape in a contrasting stitch pattern, such as this butterfly washcloth from EZCareKnits.

Increase the skill level by working a circle with the Fruit Dishcloth from StudioKnit. It’s worked in wedges and would be so cute to knit in a bunch of different colors (or to match the decor in your kitchen, bathroom, etc.).

Or try the Stars and Stripes Dishcloth from Faisdodos. This one is worked in the round from the outside in, using self-striping yarn to get the multicolored effect. So fun!

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Once you get past the rush of the holidays, it’s time to focus on yourself and your home and what’s going to make you feel good for the rest of winter. For me, that’s having a homemade blanket in every room. I’m currently working on a granny stitch crochet blanket, but I wanted to share some cozy knit blanket patterns with you in case you’re on the lookout for something great to knit yourself or someone you love.

I have really been enjoying log cabin projects lately because they’re a great way to use stash and I love the connections between knitting and quilting. This log cabin scrap blanket pattern is free from Very Pink, and it includes a video tutorial if you haven’t done log cabin knitting before. It’s worked in garter stitch and has blocks that are connected by borders in a single color.

Speaking of scrap busting (since that’s on my mind all the time, but particularly when New Year’s resolution time rolls around), the Hue Shift Afghan by Kerin Dimeler-Laurence is worked in a huge array of colors in garter stitch mitered squares. The pattern has options for working with sport weight or worsted weight yarn, and the blanket is worked in quarters and then sewn together, but the individual squares in each section are worked off each other for minimal finishing. Get the pattern from Knit Picks.

If you’re looking for an easy pattern that has a lot of texture, this quilted knit throw from Mama in a Stitch is a great choice. It uses chunky yarn in a single color to make a simple knit and purl pattern that looks like diamonds. The designer notes that a lighter colored yarn is helpful for making the stitch pattern stand out, but you can try whatever color you like.

Or go even simpler with the Bella Vita blanket from Christaco Design. This one uses super bulky yarn (or make it a stash buster by holding two strands of worsted weight yarn together). The pattern has a seed stitch border and allover knit and purl pattern, and includes sizes from baby blanket to California king.

If instead you want a project that will challenge you and occupy your mind as well as your needles, try the Aran texture cable afghan knitting pattern from Pattern Professionals. This gorgeous design features panels of cables and other textured stitches, and the pattern is originally form the 1970s. It uses worsted weight yarn and each pattern strip is worked individually and sewn together (though you could combine them into one big panel if you’d rather).

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