Rainy Day Washcloth
If it's pouring outside, why not take up some needles and yarn and make this lovely Rainy Day Washcloth. If you know how to knit a dishcloth, you'll have no trouble crafting this simple washcloth. With a bumpy texture, this easy washcloth is great for use in the kitchen and is composed entirely of knit and purl stitches.
Knitting Needle Size8 or 5 mm
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Materials:
- Cotton yarn - 1 skein
- U.S. Size 8 needle
Instructions:
CO 30 sts.
Knit 1 row then:
R1 P1, K4 across the row
R2 P3, K2 across the row
R3 P3, K2, across the row
R4 P1, K4 across the row
Repeat this 4 row pattern 1 more time then:
R1 K1, P4 across the row
R2 K3, P2 across the row
R3 K3, P2 across the row
R4 K1, P4 across the row
Repeat this 4 row pattern 1 more time
Continue this pattern sequence until cloth is 9 inches long
Knit 1 more row and BO
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3cats2love
May 07, 2017
This is a very nice pattern, and all you need to know are knit and purl stitches! The pattern repeats every 5 stitches across the row, so if you want to make it wider cast on in a multiple of 5 (such as 35, 40, or 45 stitches). It will depend on how tightly or loosely you knit, so you can always make a swatch to figure out the size you want.
Gracie
Apr 07, 2017
Dishcloths are such a great way to learn to knit different patterns and create interesting textures like this one. This bumpy texture is fun. If you want to make it a little bigger, you could add a border of garter stitch. I think that would look nice. I knit all my dishcloths out of 100% cotton. It washes well. If you
shadshel
Apr 02, 2017
I love the texture of this washcloth. I do think that 30 stitch CO is too small. I only gave it 4 stars because it does not reference the pattern repeat count for those of us that like a spa size washcloth. Yes, Yes, Yes.... please, you have to use cotton for anything you are going to get wet. This is easy enough to play around with without wasting a lot of time deciding how big to make it. I make them for my neighbor and she loves them.
mstroom 9148530
Mar 30, 2015
i have alot of oddes and ends was wondering do you use just 100% cotton to make these?
Kristina K
Mar 30, 2015
Hey there, mstroom! 100% cotton is definitely recommended, as it's very absorbent. However, you can always try knitting a tiny patch of yarn together and wiping some water off of a counter with it. If you think it's absorbent enough, feel free to use it as a washcloth! Happy knitting!
Atronos4 4060551
Apr 01, 2014
Lovely pattern and easy to remeber. It came out a little smaller than I would like, but it can easily be made bigger by increasing CO.
jmckinsey 7960393
May 05, 2012
I love making the rainy day dish cloth. I like mine a little larger so I co 40. Thank you for the fun-to-make pattern. Norma
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