Knit a Washcloth for Halloween

It might be getting a little late to knit a Halloween costume, but there’s still plenty of time to knit something festive to decorate or use in your home for the holiday. Themed washcloths or dishcloths are a lot of fun, and here’s a great collection of ideas if you want to knit a washcloth with a Halloween motif.

Over at About I have a pumpkin washcloth that’s pretty simple and cute. Michelle Strait has an adorable intarsia pumpkin cloth as well. Kelly Daniels knit a pumpkin that looks like Mickey Mouse into her dishcloth; both of those are Ravelry downloads. Kelly also has a cute cat washcloth on her site, One Crafty Mama.

Ravelry user Maku Flo has a great collection of charts that can be used for a dishcloth or hot pad in single or double knitting. Check out her spooky tree, Frankenstein and witch patterns.

Speaking of Frankenstein, Brian McGaunn has another cloth with the head of that particular monster featured.

If you like skulls, there’s an eyelet skull washcloth over at Silvercharmster’s Blog and one worked in garter stitch on a field of stockinette called Skully at Blackrayne.

Smariek Knits has a lovely eyelet bat pattern, and you can use the ghost from a set of Pacman washcloths for a bit of Halloween fun from Tea and Cakes.

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

Looking for more Halloween Themed Dishcloths? Check out this Free Knitting pattern – Lucky Black Cat Halloween Dishcloth

Whether you love the cottagecore vibe, are heading to a Renaissance faire, stitching something fun for your Halloween costume, or just want to keep cozy on your fall rambles in the woods, the Wandering Woods Knit Hood from Yarnspirations should be your next knit.

The skill rating is easy, and it calls for worsted weight yarn to knit the hood with an integrated seed stitch border worked in a contrasting color. The hood is worked flat and seamed, then you pick up stitches along the bottom to knit the cape portion.

The cape part is shaped just like a raglan sweater, with increases on each side of four points across the cape. If you’ve ever worked a raglan project before this will be simple for you. And if you haven’t you’ll be ready for your first raglan sweater after this project! The front edgings are worked at the same time as the body, and you’ll finish off with the contrasting bottom edge, as well as I-cord ties for the hood.

This cape is pretty short, just covering the shoulders, but you can knit it as long as you like and even make a full length cape if you’re going for high drama (and warmth!).

There are four size options for the cape, to fit a chest measurement ranging from 28 to 60 inches (71 to 117 cm). As shown the cape edges don’t meet in the front, so if that’s something you want you can work more increases, which will also make the project longer. I’d love a version that’s longer and with a fun clasp to make it even cozier, but you can make it your own way.

The pattern calls for Red Heart Super Saver, but this would be a great project to knit in wool or a wool blend for extra warmth.

You can grab a free copy of the pattern from Yarnspirations, and if you want to make it as shown you can also get a kit that includes the two colors of yarn you need and other supplies if you want them.

[Photo: Yarnspirations]

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