Knitted Washcloth

Difficulty Rating: Easy (if you know how to knit)
Targeted Audience: Anyone

Washcloths are a staple in our household. They are used not only for the shower but for household chores too.

This is a tried and true knit washcloth pattern. It has been handed down through the ages and makes a great washcloth for the bath or kitchen. This is knit on the diagonal.

Supplies:

knitting needles #7 (or recommended size for yarn),

1 skein of 100% cotton yarn.

Directions:

Step 1:Cast on 3 stitches. Rows 1-3: Knit 3.

Step 2:Row 4: Knit 2, yarn-over(YO), K 1.Row 5: Knit 2, YO, Knit to end. Continue with Knit 2, YO, and Knit to end until you have 44 stitches on your needles.

Step 3:Next row: Knit 1, Knit 2 together, YO, Knit 2 together, knit to end. Continue Knit 1, Knit 2 together, YO, Knit 2 together, and knit to end until you have 5 stitches on your needles.

Step 4:Next row (with 5 stitches): Knit 1, knit 2 together, YO, Knit 2 together. Next row (with 4 stitches): Knit 1, Knit 2 together, knit 1. Next three rows: knit 3, Cast off and weave in yarn.