Knitting patterns for interesting stitch patterns in dish and wash cloths. Also can be used for afghan blocks. Many of the patterns are free. Updated 11/10/24
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Free Patterns
8 Super Easy Reversible Knit Stitch Patterns
Includes 2 x 2 Rib Stitch, Horizontal welt stitch, Double Moss Stitch, Long Raindrop Stitch , Garter stitch, 1x1 Rib Stitch, Seed stitch, Close Check Stitch. All are completely reversible so can be used for dishcloths,blankets, scarves, and more. Designed by Helen Driscoll.
Geometric Lace Dishcloths
4 dish cloths or afghan blocks with lace in geometric shapes including Squares, Diamonds, Parallelograms, and Triangles Dishcloth. Great stitches to use in other knitting projects. Designed by Smariek Knits.
- Get the free Squares Cloth knitting pattern
- Get the free Diamonds Cloth knitting pattern
- Get the free Parallelograms Dishcloth knitting pattern
- Get the free Triangles Dishcloth knitting pattern
3D Dishcloths
3 dish cloths or afghan blocks with a 3 dimensional texture including Reversibly Cabled Dishcloth, Bubble Bobble Cloth, and Train Wheels Dishcloth. Great stitches to use in other knitting projects. Designed by Sara H. Baldwin
- Get the free Reversibly Cabled Dishcloth knitting pattern
- Get the free Bubble Bobble Cloth knitting pattern
- Get the free Train Wheels Dishcloth knitting pattern
- See the Ravelry pages
Ida’s Hearts and Autumn Leaves
2 lace patterns for dishcloths, afghan blocks, and other projects. Ida’s Hearts is an 18 row repeat. Autumn Leaves is a cable and lace design. Designed by Anne Eliassen. Sport weight. Available in English and Norwegian
12 Row Dishcloths
3 dish cloths or afghan blocks using 12 row lace or twisted stitches including Double Lattice Cloth, Eyelet and Bead Cloth, and Traveling Vines Dishcloth. Great stitches to use in other knitting projects. Designed by Smariek Knits. Pictured projects by Brentusfirmus, designer, and SiouxVK
More Free Patterns
Woven Design Dishcloths
3 dish cloths or afghan blocks, using textured stitches inspired by woven designs including Basket Cloth, Wicker Cloth, and Boxes and Lines Cloth. Great stitches to use in other knitting projects. Designed by Cecilia Fameli of Oh La Lana. Web version is free. PDFs available for purchase.
- Get the free BASKET CLOTH knitting pattern
- Get the free WICKER CLOTH knitting pattern
- Get the free BOXES AND LINES CLOTH knitting pattern
- Get pdf for 58 patterns including Wicker and Boxes and Lines
Lilac Dishcloth
8 row repeat cable and lace pattern for dishcloths, afghan blocks, and other projects. Designed by Janicke Lekang. Sport weight. Available in English and Norwegian
Rustic Cottage Dishcloth Collection
Set of 4 dish or wash cloths, each with a classic textured stitch framed with a contrasting garter edge, including 4 row Hurdle Stitch Cloth, 4 row Waffle Stitch Cloth, 8 row Long Raindrops Cloth, and 4 row Double Fleck Cloth. Rated easy by Ravelrers. Designed by Esther Braithwaite. Worsted weight.
Honeycomb Dishcloths
Set of 4 dish cloths or afghan blocks, each with a honeycomb themed stitch pattern. Great stitches to use in other knitting projects. Designed by Cecilia Fameli. Worsted weight.
- Get the free knitting patterns
- Get pdf for 58 patterns including Honeycomb designs
Dishcloth Trio
Set of 3 dish or wash cloths including 8 row repeat Diagonal Cloth, 12 row repeat Chevron Cloth, and 12 row repeat Triangles Cloth. Finished cloths will be 27.5 cm, 10¾ in, wide and 27.5 cm, 10¾ in, long. Designed by Paintbox Yarns. Worsted weight.
Macaron Cloths
Each of these 4 square washcloths feature a different stitch lace patterns and are finished with a tidy I-Cord edging and loop for hanging. Size 9” x 9”. Designed by Universal Yarn. DK weight.
Dish Cloth Patterns and Tutorial
Wendy Bernard demonstrates how to work with linen yarn to create a washcloth with an i-cord loop for hanging. Several stitch patterns are included in the PDF. Pattern and instructional video class available for free with a free trial at Creativebug.
Patterns for Purchase
4 Beginner Dishcloths
4 dishcloth or afghan block patterns including Leaning, Mirror, Little Boxes, and Criss Cross, using just knit and purl stitches. Suitable for beginners according to designer. Great way to learn stitches to use for afghan blocks or other projects. Designed by OhLaLanaDesigns.
58 Dishcloths
Dishcloth pattern collection with 58 different designs and variations using just knit and purl stitches. Suitable for beginners according to designer. Great way to learn stitches to use for afghan blocks or other projects. Designed by OhLaLanaDesigns.
4 Dishcloths
Set of four different washcloths with interesting stitch textures including 2 diamond patterns, a triangle texture, and a basketweave. Each washcloth finishes up approximately 9 inches square. Designed by Carolyn Stanton. DK weight yarn.
