Sunday, April 19, 2026

Dishcloths Are My Forte

What Makes a good knitted or crocheted dishcloth? 

A good dishcloth is highly absorbent , quick to dry, durable and resistant to odors.    100% cotton fiber is preferred fiber to usewith 100% cotton or cellulose being the top materials. It should be textured enough to scrub food, yet soft enough not to scratch, and machine-washable for easy sanitation. The best dishcloths are sustainable, long-lasting, and hold up well to heat.

  • great to try out new patterns
  • make good gifts
  • try new yarns
  • can be laundered quickly
  •  learn new techniques 
  • Practice pieces
My favorite dishcloth designer is # Kitchen Sink Shop on Instagram.

Below are a few free patterns that can be knitted in an hour or so.

Not the creator of this pattern but wish I had been!
Everyone should knit at least one of "Grandma's favorite" cloths!

CO 3 sts
- Knit one row
- K1, Kfb, K1 (4sts)
- Start Increasing:
*K2, Yo, Knit to end of row.* Repeat between ** until you have 46sts on your needles.
- Now the tiny short row:
*K2, turn work, K2, turn, K1, K2tog, Yo, K2tog, knit across to end of row.* Repeat between** one more time.
- Now decrease:
*K1, K2tog, Yo, K2tog, knit across to end of row. *Repeat this until you have 4sts left.
- K1, K2tog, K1
- K1, K2tog, BO (pass stitch over). 

Three Easy Dishcloths by Henriette Schwarz

Three dishcloths by Joan James (Ravelry)
 

Take up those needles and see what you can create in a matter of minutes. And your dishes will love you! 
These can also be used as face cloths!



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Dishcloths Are My Forte

What Makes a good knitted or crocheted dishcloth?  A good dishcloth is highly absorbent , quick to dry, durable and resistant to odors.    1...