Knit Granny Washcloth (or Dishcloth) Pattern
My grandma, taught me to make these several times when I was growing up. She is gone now, and I forgot how to make them. But now that I have re-taught myself to knit I really wanted to figure these out again. I did! It is exactly the pattern she taught me, at least it turns out the same. There are probably several ways to do this.
I use Cotton Ease Lion Brand yarn, a medium 4 which is 50% Cotton, 50% Acrylic. I don’t think it matters what you use as long as it is cotton. I think I have busted out 5 of these so far, they feel so nice on the skin as a washcloth. And I knit different ones for the dishes as well, that way I can just throw them in the wash.
Granny Dishcloth/Washcloth Knitting Pattern:
*CO 4
*K2, YO1, K remainder of stitches (the YO will add one stitch each row)
repeat for every row until you have 44 stitches on your needle.
*K1, Ktog, YO1, Ktog, knit remainder of row
repeat until you are down to 4 stitches on your needle, then cast off.
enjoy your bath! (or washing your dishes in style)
Knitting Terms:
CO: Cast On
K: Knit (along with number of stitches)
YO: Yarn Over
Ktog: Knit Together
This pattern was first posted on my blog on January 10th 2009. Since last year I have made so many of these, and I love making them because they are brainless, which I can do while I listen to an audiobook or watch a movie. I personally love the one that I kept more than any of my store bought ones. It is really good at getting all the grime off and I love how it exfoliates my skin without being abrasive. I have promised to knit myself some more and put them in MY stocking this year!! I highly recommend knitting some of these and if none of your family wants then, really then you will have lucked out!
Enjoy a Homemade Christmas with your family too! Get started now.
This is a gift idea that I have shared for my Christmas a la Homemade (a handmade Christmas). I will be posting these up until Christmas to give you ideas for gifts you can make for your friends and family.
Previous Ideas from my Christmas a la Homemade (A Handmade Christmas):
Rosemary Sea Salt Recipe
Bath Salts Soak Recipe
Knit Granny Washcloth (or Dishcloth) Pattern
Make a Reading Pillow for the Bookaholic(s) in Your Life
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Love this idea…I am going to knit some……thanks for your great tips!!!
Let me know how it goes!
These make such great gifts. I admire your homemade Christmas. I often have good intentions but then the reality of limited time sets in.
That is usually the way I am too, a mad dash in the night before. This year I am trying to do it differently a little at a time over a longer period of time. It is working well so far!
where do you buy your yarn? do you use cotton?
I just use Cotton Ease brand cotton, I got mine at Michael’s. I would really recommend cotton for these since it would be yucky to rub your face with wool. I haven’t even thought to look into ‘greener’ cotton options, but I will probably do that once my stash runs out.
I miss you friend!