Skill Level Beginner to easy (knitting basics plus basic lace)
Yarn Each cloth requires about 40 yds of worsted or heavy worsted yarn in cotton, bamboo, or cotton/bamboo blend
Finished Measurements Each cloth is approximate 6" (15cm) square
Tension/gauge 4 stitches = 1 inch. Correct gauge is not essential for this project.
Needles One set 4.5mm needles
Other Supplies Tapestry needle
Garter Stitch Washcloth
Cast on 24 stitches.
All rows: Knit.
Work a total 42 rows.
Bind off.
This garter stitch is given extra color and texture by knitting a strand of cotton yarn together with a strand of lighter cotton thread.
Garter Stitch Stripe Washcloth
Cast on 24 stitches.
Knit 6 rows.
*Purl 1 row.
Knit 5 rows.
Repeat from * 5 times.
(Total of 41 rows).
Bind off.
Sand Stitch Washcloth
Cast on 24 stitches.
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: *K1, P1. Repeat from *.
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: *P1, K1. Repeat from *.
Repeat the above 4 rows eight more times.
Row 37: Knit
Bind off.
Dewdrop Washcloth
Cast on 25 stitches.
Row 1: K2, *p3, k3. Repeat from *, end last repeat k2 instead of k3.
Row 2: P2, *k3, p3. Rep from *, end last rep p2 instead of p3.
Row 3: K2, *p3, k3. Rep from *, end last rep k2 instead of k3.
Row 4: K2, *yo, sl1-k2 tog-psso, yo, k3. Rep from *, end last rep k2 instead of k3.
Row 5: P2, *k3, p3. Rep from *, end last rep p2 instead of p3.
Row 6: K2, *p3, k3. Rep from *, end last rep k2 instead of k3.
Row 7: P2, *k3, p3. Rep from *, end last rep p2 instead of p3.
Row 8: K2 tog, *yo, k3, yo, sl1-k2 tog-psso. Rep from *, end last rep ssk instead of sl1-k2 tog-psso.
Repeat Rows 1-8 three more times. Then repeat rows 1-3.
Bind off.
The Dewdrop Pattern, from Walker’s Treasury of Knitting Patterns is a great pattern for learning openwork. It has a small repeat, is easy to remember, and lies flat.
Finishing
Wet the cloth thoroughly. Lay flat, shaping into leaf, let dry. Weave in ends.