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 use. with 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. 

Why knit or crochet dishcloths?

• 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)

leah michelle designs

 

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!