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Are you looking for a between projects which you can space out and keep knitting? Or are you a complete beginner looking for a small project to practice? Then this is the perfect pattern for you to try!

Design

I made this washcloth about 8 years ago while I was trying to create a pretty spa cloth for my own (I LOVE taking a bath!). It is also a perfect add-on item as a gift. I have made this washcloth multiple times for friends and family, and gifted multiple washcloths or bundled with locally handmade soap. Diamond Tile Washcloth from my very first blog post is part of the collection using the same yarn: Cascade Ultra Pima.

This tile design is VERY easy to remember. All you need to know is how to knit and purl. The hardest part might be keeping track of rows. You can easily space out and repeat the rows more than you should. I love using the app called “Row Counter” which allows you to keep track of numbers of rows and pattern repeats.  

Yarn Used

You can use any cotton yarn that you love. The beauty of making a washcloth is that you don’t have to strictly worry about the gauge (unless you are aiming for the specific size, of course). I love the ease of just grabbing a ball of yarn and enjoying knitting! 

As a spa cloth, I love using Cascade Ultra Pima which is a DK weight 100% Pima cotton yarn. The colors range from bright fun colors to calm neutral colors. The very soft texture and beautiful sleek look make this spa cloth extra luxurious! 

 

Pattern

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Materials

 

Gauge and Finished Measurement

  • 4″ x 4″ = 24 sts x 28 rows
  • Approximately 8 inch x 8 inch

 

Abbreviation

K- Knit

P – Purl

St – Stitch

SST – Seed Stitch consists of knits and purls that alternate horizontally and vertically like a checkerboard. (knit on top of a purl, and a purl on top of a knit)

 

Edgeing

Cast on 49 stitches.

Work on SST for 6 rows as follows.

Row 1: *K1, P1; Repeat* to the end

Row 2: Repeat Row 1

 

Main Pattern

Keep in mind

*Edge: Continue working on SST for the first and last 5 stitches as you work on the rows below. Placing stitch markers on each side of the edging can be helpful.

Row 1: Work on Edge, K to last 5 stitches, then work on the edge.

Row 2: Work on Edge, P4, *K1, P4; repeat from * to last 5 stitches, then work on Edge.

Row 3: Repeat Row 1

Row 4: Repeat Row 2

Row 5 AND 6: Repeat Row 1

Repeat row 1-6 eight more times or until it reaches desired length. Eliminate Row 6 on the last repeat and work on edging for 6 rows.

Bind off all stitches. Weave in all ends.

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