Hi, welcome to KnitwiseGirl.com, in my first blog post, I am going to teach you how to make a simple dishcloth in garter stitch. I’ve uploaded a video on how to make it so please check out below if you want to watch me making this fun little project.
This is a quick and easy project, the reason why I chose garter stitch is because I thought it’s simple and elegant. This is a great project for beginners who want to get the hang of knitting. Those garter bumps are suitable for a dishcloth, because they give you that extra bit of friction when you’re wiping the dishes.
I am using fine weight cotton yarn for the dishcloth, you can also choose super fine cotton yarn (You can find weight info on yarn label). Cotton yarn is a great choice for dishcloth because it is less stretchy and very moisture absorbing. You can use yarn from any brand, as long as it is 100% cotton. I also recommend using mercerized cotton, which is more resistant to abrasion and less liable to shrinkage.
The needles I used for this project are two US size 3 (3.2mm) needles, you can use either single-pointed or double-pointed needles, whichever you prefer.
Now let’s begin making this simple dishcloth. This is a free size project, you don’t have to measure the gauge, just sit back and enjoy the knitting!
In the video tutorial below, you’ll learn how to do long-tail cast on, to work in garter stitch, to bind off, and how to weave in loose ends.
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And here is the pattern.
Simple Knit Cotton Dishcloth in Garter Stitch
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
SIZE:
About 8.6 x 8.6 in.
GAUGE
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The gauge in the video tutorial is:
23 stitches = 4 in. in garter stitch
36 rows = 4 in. in garter stitch
This dishcloth is a free size project, feel free to work to your desired width and length, no need to check gauge.
MATERIALS
- Fine or Super Fine cotton yarn – 1 Ball
- Two double-pointed needles – US size 3 or size 4 (3.25mm-3.5mm)
- A tapestry needle
YARN SUBSTITUTION
Any cotton yarn in fine weight category will do the work
DISHCLOTH
Cast on 50 stitches (long-tail cast-on recommended)
Row 1 (Right Side): Knit.
Row 2 (Wrong Side): Knit.
Repeat Row 1 and Row 2 to desired length.
Bind off.
FINISHING
With a tapestry needle, weave in ends.
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Happy Knitting!