Two-Color Moss Stitch Washcloth Knitting Pattern

January 26, 2017 by Sarah White Leave a Comment

I told you a couple of weeks ago that I’m taking part in the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop, an almost year-long project where a group of knitting designers and special guests are sharing patterns for knit washcloths/dishcloths each week.

It’s my turn to share, and my project for the month is a two-color Moss Stitch washcloth.

I love Moss Stitch because it’s just slightly more entertaining than ribbing, being worked with a shift every two rows.

When you add a color switch, it makes a pattern that’s much more dynamic and looks a lot more complex than it is.

I worked mine to a size of 12 inches square, but the other great thing about this pattern is that it works on any even number of stitches, so you can easily adjust up or down if you like a cloth of different sizes.

I used two colors of Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton (thanks to Lion Brand for sponsoring the blog hop!) but you can use any 100 percent cotton yarn you like.

Two-Color Moss Stitch Washcloth Knitting Pattern

Materials:

1 skein each two colors medium weight cotton yarn (I used Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton in Cayenne and Blueberry); you’ll need about half a skein or 50 yards of each

pair of size 7 US/4.5 mm knitting needles

Gauge:

Gauge is not critical but I got 18 stitches and 24 rows per 4 inches/10 cm in Moss Stitch.

Finished cloth measures 12 inches square.

Instructions:

Decide which color you want to use first and cast on 54 stitches.

Working in color A, *k1, p1. Repeat from * across.

Repeat this row.

Change to color B. *P1, k1. Repeat from * across.

Repeat this row.

Repeat these 4 rows, changing colors every right-side row, until piece measures 12 inches/30.5 cm. Do not cut the yarn between uses, just allow it to hang on the side and pick up the yarn when you need it again. Bind off in the last color you used. Cut yarn and weave in ends.

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

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Book Review: Brooklyn Tweed’s Knit & Crochet Blankets

Blankets are a great blank slate project that you can change up in a million different ways. From color to stitch pattern to size, the possibilities are almost endless.

Jared Flood, the designer behind Brooklyn Tweed, was inspired by a log cabin quilt his mother made in 1995 to re-create that design in knitting, which led to more blankets and ultimate Brooklyn Tweed’s Knit and Crochet Blankets, which includes 25 patterns from an array of designers using different skills and techniques to make cozy, pretty blankets.

The patterns are divided into three aesthetic themes: traditions, minimalism and colorplay. The patterns are rated on a scale of one to five, with one being the easiest, and there aren’t any pieces rated five. Two blankets are rated one, 14 are two, eight are three and one is four.

In addition, three of the 25 patterns are crocheted, but they either use single crochet or granny stitch, so they are pretty easy even if you don’t do a lot of crochet. You can see all the patterns on Ravelry.

Some of my favorites include Rattan by Rastus Hsu, a chunky blanket worked in knits and purls with simple crossing stitches to make a raised woven look; Homewood by Seth Richardson, covers in dramatic, loopy cables; Ainur Berkimbayeva’s Tessellate, one of the beginner projects that doesn’t really look beginner but is totally worked in knit and purl stitches; Warp + Weft by Aist? Butkevi?ien?, which is mostly knits and purls but makes a fun woven look fabric that blew my mind a little bit; and the same designer’s Canyonland, a multicolored blanket with wavy stripes.

The patterns tell you how to resize them for different dimensions and include information on pattern repeats where it is possible to make a totally custom size.

Many different techniques are included here such as cables, lace, shadow knitting, intarsia and other colorwork techniques, as well as modular knitting and lots of sewing pieces together. The patterns are all presented with charts, but there are line by line written instructions available on the Brooklyn Tweed website if you need them.

The book ends with a deep dive into log cabin knitting, telling the story of the quilt Jared’s mom made and how he made it in knitting, as well as the multitude of variations you can make if you want your own log cabin style design.

The back of the book includes a little written information about some of the special techniques needed, but there are no photos.

This is a lovely book full of inspiration for knitting and crochet blankets for any skill level. If you like to make blankets as gifts or aspire to have a handmade blanket in every room of the house, these designs would be a great place to start.

About the book: 192 pages, paperback, 25 patterns. Published 2024 by Abrams Books, suggested retail price $24.99.

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