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If you are new to knitting, making washcloths are an easy way to practice your skills without having to commit to a large project.<\/p>\n
This pretty knitted washcloth pattern<\/strong> only requires the most basic of knitting skills. The addition of stripes and cute crocheted tassels on each corner elevate this basic knitted square from ‘blah’<\/strong> to ‘Ta-Da’<\/strong>!<\/p>\n In my opinion, you can really never have too many washcloths, they always come in handy, and make really great hand-made gifts when bundled up with a pretty soap or hand cream. I’m sure anyone expecting a baby would welcome a pile of these as part of a baby shower gift.<\/p>\n Knitted washcloths also have the added bonus of not requiring much yarn which makes them ideal for using up leftovers from other projects.<\/p>\n Choose cotton yarn, or cotton blends with a high cotton percentage, as it’s super absorbent, durable, washes well, and is suitable for sensitive skin.<\/p>\n Any colour would work well for the stripes, but brights contrasted with white or cream really pop. I’ve added a crocheted edge for added durability and to prevent the washcloth stretching out of shape. The little loop tassels on the corners are just a bit of fun, but can also double as a hanging loop.<\/p>\n I originally wrote this knitted washcloth pattern for Handmade Magazine a few years ago (sadly no longer in print), and recently rediscovered it in my old document archives. There aren’t any step-by-step photos unfortunately, but the pattern is simple enough that you should be able to follow along easily enough.<\/p>\n Body of washcloth is a garter stitch square with alternate colours every 2nd row, yarn is carried up side. Edge and tassel corners are crocheted.<\/em><\/p>\n Finished Measurements:<\/strong> 16x16cm not including tassel corners<\/p>\n Gauge:<\/strong> 10cmx10cm (18 st x 36 rows) – gauge is not super critical so don’t worry too much if it’s not perfect.<\/p>\n Abbreviations:<\/strong><\/p>\n CO 28 stitches in Colour A Repeat Rows 1-4 for 54 rows<\/strong> or until you knit a square.<\/p>\n Last row should be colour A Use colour A<\/p>\n To make tassel:<\/strong> Enjoy knitting these stripey cotton washcloths – I bet you won’t stop at just one!<\/p>\n If you are new to knitting, making washcloths are an easy way to practice your skills without having to commit to a large project. This pretty knitted washcloth pattern only requires the most basic of knitting skills. The addition of stripes and cute crocheted tassels on each corner elevate this basic knitted square from ‘blah’ to ‘Ta-Da’! In my opinion,…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":58404,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[52],"tags":[25,179,400],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\nStripe & Tassel Knitted Washcloth Pattern<\/h2>\n
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\nRow 1:<\/strong> K colour A
\nRow 2:<\/strong> K colour A
\njoin colour B carry colour A up side
\nRow 3:<\/strong> K colour B
\nRow 4:<\/strong> K colour B<\/p>\n
\nBO, do not break off yarn A
\nBreak off yarn B and weave in all ends<\/p>\nCrochet Edge:<\/h3>\n
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\nAt each corner [ch 8, sl into first stitch] 3 times to create 3 loops.<\/p>\nLooking for more dishcloth and washcloth patterns? Try these:<\/h4>\n
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