This is a very pretty dishcloth - I have given it as a gift many times, and it has always been a favorite. Some people even said it was too pretty to use as a dishcloth, and they wanted it to be a doily... but it really is a dishcloth! So make a bunch - Mother's Day is coming - great gift idea. Also take some along as a hostess gifts to those summer BBQ's - your hostess will be impressed with your generosity!
If you have never knitted something round, you will think this pattern is weird - but believe me, it is very easy and it works out beautifully. I have included a picture of the results of the first 20 rows so you get an idea what it should look like as you work the pattern. Repeating the first 20 rows is what makes the tulip design of the dishcloth and what makes it round.
Happy Knitting!
Materials:
Handicrafter Cotton in colour of your choice
Size 6 or 7 needles (I used 7's)
Cast on 15 stitches.
ROW 1: Knit 15 stitches.
ROW 2: K3, yo, knit until 1 stitch remains on the needle, turn.
ROW 3: Knit back across all stitches.
ROW 4: K3, yo, knit until 2 stitches remain on the needle, turn.
ROW 5: Knit back across all stitches.
ROW 6: K3, yo, knit until 3 stitches remain on the needle, turn.
ROW 7: Knit back across all stitches.
ROW 8: Bind off 3 stitches, Knit 2, yo, knit until 4 stitches remain on the needle, turn.
ROW 9: Knit back across all stitches.
ROW 10: K3, yo, knit until 5 stitches remain on the needle, turn.
ROW 11: Knit back across all stitches.
ROW 12: K3, yo, knit until 6 stitches remain on the needle, turn.
ROW 13: Knit back across all stitches.
ROW 14: Bind off 3 stitches, K2, yo, knit until 7 stitches remain on the needle, turn.
ROW 15: Knit back across all stitches.
ROW 16: K3, yo, knit until 8 stitches remain on the needle, turn.
ROW 17: Knit back across all stitches.
ROW 18: K3, yo, knit until 9 stitches remain on the needle, turn.
ROW 19: Knit back across all stitches.
ROW 20: Bind off 3 stitches. Knit all the remaining stitches on the needle (including the last 9)
This is what your work should look like after the first 20 rows are done.
Starting with ROW 1 again, repeat the 20 rows, (7 times) to make seven patterns.
Here is five patterns (rows 1-20 five times)! You can see each completed pattern on this piece.
When you have completed rows 1-20, 7 times, bind off all stitches. Sew together, making sure you pull the center tight.
Isn't that pretty?
I found your patten on Ravelry and made this as one of my first projects...after making a few square dishcloths. I'm SO tickled with the way it turned out, it's such a step up from my squares! Thanks so much. These will be around my home for generations now :).
ReplyDeleteGlad you like it - this is one of my favourite to make and give as gifts...
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ReplyDeleteI have never tried to adapt this pattern. Have you checked Ravelry.com. I have seem some round baby blanket patterns on there...
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Love this pattern. Is the pattern row on wrong side or right??? The way I am knitting it shows up on wrong side
ReplyDeleteThank you for your comment. I really can't remember which side the pattern shows up, it's been so long since I made one of these, but I don't think it actually matters anyway, does it? It's a very pretty little dishcloth - it used to give these as gifts all the time, and they were very appreciated. I will have to make some more!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing as I’m enjoying this pattern my stress levels are coming down nicely and this is so pretty and different from anything I’ve tried before , I can tell it will be one of those go to patterns to while away an afternoon 👩🌾💕
ReplyDeleteThank you,Thank you,so much for this pattern.I have tried this pattern from other sites and store out many times.Was never right.When I found yours,i said i would try it one more time then, i will give up trying.
ReplyDeleteYou have given the best and i mean the best directions of anyone one this site.I had to write this to let you know,and please keep up the good details row by row,to help others like me who need stitch by stitch,,row by row derails.Thank you
Love this pattern!!! Much easier than other circular patterns I've tried. Thank you!
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