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 4/19/24
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Free Patterns
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
More Free Patterns
Lemon Zest Set
Trivet with lemons bordered with i-cord and matching dishcloths worked in a textured Slip Stitch Pattern in a simple four-row repeat that uses only one color of yarn in each row. Designed by YellowBlueDesign by Olya Mikesh. DK weight.
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.
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.
Forest Dishcloth Set
Set of 4 garter stitch washcloths or dishcloths including tree shaped triangles, stripes, half and half, and solid color. Finished Size: 8.25” x 7.5” each. Designed by Marcia Dallarosa. DK weight.
Garter Square Washcloth Set
Set of 3 dish or wash cloths knit on the bias in garter stitch. 3 color combinations: half diagonal stripe/half solid square, 2 solid color half squares, and diagonal stripe square. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Size: 8 x 8 in. (20 x 20 cm). Designed by Lion Brand Yarn. Aran weight. Pictured projects by designer and MissOurlet