Free Knitting Patterns: Dishcloths & Washcloths

A knitted dishcloth is a great first project for the beginning knitter. Dishclothes allow you to practice all the basic knitting steps and don't take long to work through. And when you are finished you have a useful kitchen sink accessory. There are dozens upon dozens of knitted dishclothes and washclothes, with many have unique and creative stitch patterns and fun motifs.

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Sick of Winter Washcloth

Beginner/Intermediate.

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Simple Chevron Dishcloth

Intermediate. Stripes make this easy ripple pattern interesting. Part of the Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop 2017.

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Alhambra Dishcloth

Intermediate. This textured stitch creates small chevron arches.

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Puff Lace Washcloth

Intermediate. A gentle ripple pattern combines with eyelets and “puffs” of reverse stockinette stitch.

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Easy Ripple Washcloth

Beginner/Intermediate. This easy-to-remember stitch pattern is great for ripple newbies. Includes a video tutorial.

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Citrus Fruit Pothlder

Beginner/Intermediate. A great way to practice short rows and intarsia.

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Ribbon Stitch Dishcloth

Beginner/Intermediate. Slip stitches make colorwork easy on this simple dishcloth. Includes video tutorial.

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Zipper Rib Stitch Dishcloth

Beginner. This ribbing variation resembles the vertical teeth of an open zipper. Includes video tutorial.

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Garter Rib Stitch Dishcloth

Beginner/Intermediate. This reversible ribbing variation alternates columns of stockinette with columns of garter stitch.

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Double Andalusian Stitch Dishcloth

Beginner/Intermediate. This beginner-friendly, simple stitch pattern has a delightful texture. Includes video tutorial.

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Garter Ridge Stitch Dishcloth

Beginner/Intermediate. Knits and purls combine to create a textured grid. Includes video tutorial.

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Knit cotton washcloth with crochet edge

Beginner/Intermediate. I used the Woven Lattice Cable Stitch for the washcloth base and edged it with simple crochet stitch.

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Hand Knit Washcloths

Beginner. I love that they look like there are little hearts in the pattern.

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Knot another washcloth!

Beginner/Intermediate. A hand knit washcloth pattern with a Chinese Wave pattern for the loft.

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Daisy Stitch Washcloth

Beginner/Intermediate. This latest pattern uses the daisy stitch, which is an easier version of the lotus flower stitch.

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Snakes & Ladders Washcloth

Beginner. The 4 stitch, 4 repeat pattern of this dish/washcloth creates a ripple and column effect.

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Copycat Dishcloth

Beginner. This garter stitch dishcloth has two stockinette bands that mimic a traditional cloth.

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Boxy Dishcloth

Beginner. This dishcloth uses a waffle stitch pattern and has slipped stitch borders making is square and flat.

Gauge: 2.5 stitches per inch or 10.0 stitches per 4 inches.

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Piece of Pie Cloth

Beginner/Intermediate.

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Starfish Cloth

Beginner/Intermediate.

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Kris's Towel Toppers

Beginner/Intermediate.

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Squares Cloth

Beginner.

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Rudy Cloth

Beginner.

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Vine Lace Cloth

Beginner.

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Luv Bug Dishcloth

Beginner.

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Flower Cloth

Beginner.

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