Dish cloth and wash cloth knitting patterns that showcase multicolor, self-striping, and gradient yarn. Updated 2/1/23
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Free Patterns
All Washed Up Dishcloth
Easy dishcloth or washcloth knit with a 5 row repeat texture that's a great showcase for multi-color yarn, self-striping, or solid yarn. Worsted weight yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Jill Arnusch. Pictured projects by 55yrknitter and elizrocks
Sunburst Dishcloth
Round dishcloth or washcloth knit with wedges and a lace sawtooth edge. Great showcase for multi-color yarn. Size 8 inches in diameter. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Sara H. Baldwin.
Dandelion Washcloth
Dishcloth or washcloth knit with the dandelion stitch. Great showcase for multi-color yarn. Size 7" square. DK weight yarn. Designed by Diane Malinowski for eco-stitch. Pictured project by 55yrknitter and Toknitorknot
Herringbone Washcloth
Easy dishcloth or washcloth knitted tightly in herringbone stitch; you need to know how to knit, purl, and slip stitches. Great showcase for multi-color yarn. One skein of DK weight is enough for approximately 5 dishtowels. Designed by Arianna Frasca. Web version is free.
Heart Lace Cloth
Lace heart motif on dish or wash cloth or afghan block. Also great for other projects for weddings, Valentine's Day, or any day you want to express your love. Aran / Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Smariek Knits.
Papillon Cloth
Lace butterfly motif on dish or wash cloth or afghan block. Also great for other projects. Aran / Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Smariek Knits.
Easy Columns Washcloth
Easy dish or wash cloth knit in garter columns with a 1 row repeat for odd number of columns or 2 row for even number of columns. Great showcase for variegated or self-striping yarn because the texture breaks up colorway. Worsted weight yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Jeanne Brekelmans.
Alex's Cloth
Easy dish or wash cloth knit in a basketweave design that provides great texture for washing as well as a beautiful showcase for self-striping or other multi-colored yarn. Worsted weight yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Vaunda Rae Giberson. Pictured projects by pixelknit and Patty7737
Squidge Cloth
Easy dish or wash cloth knit in a 4 row repeat alternating rectangles of knit and purl that provides great texture for washing as well as a beautiful showcase for self-striping or other multi-colored yarn. Worsted weight yarn. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by knit nutt. Pictured projects by oylenshpeegul and kwoodie
More Free Patterns
Brick Stitch Dishcloth
Easy dishcloth knit in an easy slipped stitch colorwork. Great showcase for self-striping or other multi-colored yarn. Sizes 10 ins [25.5 cm] square. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Lily / Sugar'n Cream.
Swirl Dishcloth or Afghan Square
Dishcloth or cloth knit from the center out to create a swirling design that is a great showcase for self-striping or other multi-colored yarn. This square can be made to whatever finished size you desire as you start in the center and work outwards. Can be adapted for a blanket as well. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Anne Brenner. Pictured projects by TJsAuntB and Angel1313
Circle Cloth
Lace dish or wash cloth constructed so it flows through the water from elegantly placed holes, with great scrubbing-ridges. Either the chart or the written instructions may be used, since both are included. Great showcase for self-striping or other multi-colored yarn. Can be adapted for a blanket as well. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Valerie Beard.
Western Hills Dishcloth
Easy dish or wash cloth knit with a 2 row repeat zigzag stitch that's a perfect showcase for self-striping or gradient yarn. Aran weight yarn. Rated very easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Julia Stanfield who allows sale of the finished items. Pictured projects by designer and Miss-Shelley. There are matching blanket and scarf patterns.
Circle Cloth
Easy dish or wash cloth made with slipped stitch colorwork. Can be adapted for a blanket as well. Rated very easy by Ravelrers.
Color Study Dishcloths
Set of 6 dish or wash cloths knit with 2 or 3 colors so they're great for stashbusting. Includes Garter Blocks Dishcloth, Slip Stitches Dishcloth, Bubble Stripes Dishcloth, Crazy Chevron Dishcloth, Stair Steps Washcloth, Triangles Washcloth. Finished size: aApprox 10” x 10” (25cm x 25cm) Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Rae Blackledge for Willow Yarns
Modular Butterfly Square
Six inch square featuring a butterfly design using oddments of DK yarn that can be used as afghan block, dish or wash cloth, coaster or other knitting projects. Designed by Janis Higgs.
Starfish Cloth
Dish or wash cloth shaped like a swirling star made of six wedges. Perfect showcase for multicolored yarn. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Dione Read. Pictured projects by Kristine3001 and JellyJ
Gridded Kitchen Towel
Easy slipped stitch colorwork makes a colorful, nubbly, durable towel. Designed by Susan Luni. Pictured project by Diamondgirl22
Lace Star Cloth
Lace dish or wash cloth is a great showcase for self-striping or variegated yarn. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Jill Vosburg. Pictured projects by webberjewels and charmedyarn
Zinnia Dishcloth
Susan Mrenna created this lacy shaped cloth. Pictured project by doulaknitter
Patterns for Purchase
Splash of Color Dishcloth Sets
16 knitting patterns for dish cloths, towels, and potholders in 4 matching sets. Worsted weight yarn. Some are designed to showcase self-striping and multi-color yarn. Designed by Jane Lataille
Bright and Cheery Knit Dishcloths
12 knitting patterns for dish cloths including slipped stitch, herringbone, stripes, zigzags, and textures. Some are designed to showcase self-striping and multi-color yarn. Designed by Susan Robicheau
More Than a Dozen Dishcloths
16 knitting patterns for dish cloths to practice your knit and purl stitches. Each pattern can be made in just a couple of hours. Some are designed to showcase self-striping and multi-color yarn. Well suited for beginning-level knitters. Designed by Lisa Carnahan
- See more pics and get the ebook at Annies
- Get the print version at Amazon (Prime)
- Get the print version at Alibris
Basket Weave Dishcloth
Easy dishcloth with a knit and purl basketwewave pattern. Suitable for beginners according to the designer. Great showcase for self-striping and multi-color yarn. Designed by CdCkDesign
- See more pics and get the patterns at Etsy
- Get the Butter Cream Lily Sugar n Cream yarn that it looks like was used in pictured cloth
Papaya Dishcloth or Potholder
Reversible reversible kitchen accessory to create dish cloth or pot holder. Great showcase for self-striping and multi-color yarn. Designed by IglinzCrafts
Round Facecloths & Soap Sacks
Four different easy and utterly lovely facecloth and soap sack sets perfect for gift-giving or just pampering yourself. Finished size for the facecloths ranges from 8 1/2" to 10" in diameter. The soap sacks hold 1 average-size bar of soap. Rated easy by designer.
Make In A Weekend Potholders and Dishcloths
10 designs by Rita Weiss
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