Free knitting patterns for dish and wash cloths knit in two colors of yarn. Also can be used for afghan blocks. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 8/23/24
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Free Patterns
Zig Zag Dishcloth
Ripple stripes of a 4 row repeat stitch that creates naturally wavy edges on this two color dish cloth. Approx 10" [25.5 cm] square. Designed by Yarnspirations. Worsted weight. A kit is also available.
Fish Cloth
Garter stitch striped fish shaped cloth. Only 18 purl stitches in total. Only 4 ends to weave in. Size 6 x 9 inches. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Kathleen Connors. Pictured project by catherinemh
Outside-In Hexagon Dishcloth
Striped hexagon shaped dishcloth or afghan block knit in the round. Size 8” to 10” depending on gauge. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by FireCats Design.
Shaker Kitchen Towel
Striped dishcloth knit with Shaker Rib in a 2 row repeat and 2 colors. Approx 20" [51 cm] wide x 27" [68.5 cm] long. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Yarnspirations. A kit is also available.
Vortex Dishcloth
Mind bending cloth or block knit in the round from the center out with 6 tilting nested squares that whirl around the cloth. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Rebecca Hudson. Available in English and German
Clean Windmill Dishcloth
Inspired by quilts, this dish cloth is knit with two colors in slip stitch mosaic colorwork to create a bright, almost three dimensional look. 3 sizes. Designed by Silke R. Available in English and German
Clover Tweed Dishcloth
There's no purl stitches in this 2 color 4 row repeat dishcloth worked in all knit and slipped stitches to create a scrubbing texture that also brightens the kitchen. Size 8" x 12". Designed by noelle. Worsted weight. Pictured project by loli99
Knit and Purl Washcloth
Seed stitch dishcloth with ribbed border at bottom and knit i-cord loop in contrasting colors. Approx 10" [25.5 cm] square. Designed by Purl Soho. DK weight. A kit is also available.
More Free Patterns
Brick Stitch Dishcloth
A 12 row repeat two color design creates a pretty grid design. Using multicolor yarn for one of the colors creates an additional color dimensions. Designed by Yarnspirations. Worsted weight. A kit is also available.
Waffle Check Dishcloth
An easy 2 color 8 row repeat slip stitch pattern creates a scrubby texture on this pretty but practical dishcloth. Designed by Rain Coast Knits. Worsted weight. Pictured project by dukescottie
Clean Argyle Dishcloth
Two color dish cloth with a diamond pattern in slip stitch mosaic colorwork. 3 sizes. Designed by Silke R. Sport weight.
Zig-zag Jacquard Dishcloth
Dish cloth with a unique zigzag slipped stitch texture in a 12 row repeat. Knit in stripes changing colors every 6 rows or in a solid color. Designed by nalhcib for Knitting Unlimited. DK weight. Pictured project by 55yrknitter
Sanquar Check Washcloth
A dish cloth (or wash cloth) done in a mosaic stitch version of Scottish Sanquar Check. Designed by Nandini Terrazas. Worsted weight. Pictured project by nancycreedmore
Small Flower Dishcloth or Washcloth
Flower shaped dish cloth knit in the round. Designed by Diane Haworth. Worsted weight.
Waffle Kitchen Towel
A striped dish towel knit in a 4 row repeat thick, waffle-weave texture. Eco-Friendly Kitchen Towel designed by Anne Mancine. Aran weight.
Modern Wash Cloths
Two dishcloths, one knit on the bias to create color block triangles, the other is made using slipped stitches for a dot-grid effect. Designed by Emily Bolduan. DK weight.
Ballband Dishcloth
Slipped stitch dish cloths with a brick look pattern. Designed by Kay Gardiner and Ann Shayne. DK weight. Pictured project by Nokkis
Striped Star Stitch Dishcloth
A 4 row repeat star stitch which adds cleaning texture as well as a pretty design to this striped dish cloth. Designed by Yarnspirations. Worsted weight.
Patterns for Purchase
Refined Salt Dishcloth
A dish cloth or afghan block knit in the round in two colors with garter stripes. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Aimee Alexander.
Thirsty Kitchen Set
A dishtowel and washcloth set knitted in an absorbent textured stitch that looks like a 4 row repeat. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Anastasia Blaes.
Angel Wings Washcloth
Wings knit in the two color slip stitch mosaic, with only one color per row. Fingering weight yarn. Designed by Anni Howard.
Cinder Tea Towel
Textured pyramids create an optical illusion of chevron striping on this dishcloth. Designed by DarlingJadore.
LOVE Washcloth
This washcloth is knitted back and forth in rows using the mosaic technique, with knit and slip sts and only one colour in each row. Instructions on how to work the mosaic technique are included in the pattern. Designed by Anni Howard.
Tulips in the Field Cloth
This 2-color cloth is worked with a contrast between the lighter color “Tulips” and the darker color “field” created by alternating between the lighter and darker yarns, with just one active yarn being used per row (no stranding). Designed by Sherrie Kibler.
French Farmhouse Washcloth
These classic two color washcloths knit with an easy 4 row tuck stitch and gives a subtle all-over textured finish. DK weight. The instructions are fully written out but a chart is also included for optional use. Designed by BabyJumbuckKnits.
Shaker Dishcloths and Coasters
Garter stitch pinwheel cloths or coasters with row-by-row instruction and video. Options for a picot edge guidelines for modifying the pattern to any size. This pattern is knit stitches only. Designed by Staci Perry. Pictured project by EchoSierran
