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Monday, February 7, 2011

Seeded Stripe Dishcloth


I designed this dishcloth pattern some years ago - one of my first improvisations - and had completely forgotten about it until a friend informed me that it was her staple pattern for everyday dishcloths.  Aww!  Well, I dusted off the pattern, tweaked it, and here it is - the Seeded Stripe dishcloth!  As written, the pattern will make an approx. 7.5" square dishcloth, but you can easily adapt the size.


YOU WILL NEED:
  • worsted weight cotton yarn (model made with approx. 1oz of Sugar 'n Cream Twists color Summer Twists)
  • size US 6 (4.25mm) straight knitting needles (or size needed to obtain desired fabric)
  • tape measure, yarn needle, scissors
DIRECTIONS:
CO 33 sts, or number of sts needed to obtain desired width.  Work in garter stitch (knit every row) for 1".  Work in seed stitch ([k1, p1] across every row without ribbing) for 1".  Work in garter stitch for 3.5", or until dishcloth measures the width minus 2".  Work in seed stitch for 1".  Work in garter stitch for 1".  BO and weave in ends.

This pattern is on Ravelry!
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17 comments:

  1. EileenFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I love this! Going to add it to my queue.

    Eileen
    WiscKnitter on Ravelry

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  2. RoadToGrinnellFebruary 21, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Thanks for the comment! (Love your avatar!) Can't wait to see how it turns out for you!

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  3. Card CrafterJuly 8, 2012 at 11:41 AM

    Visually pleasing! Found this on Pinterest and loved it right away. In the queue for a flight to see my fiance. He is in dire need of dishcloths!

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  4. RoadToGrinnellJuly 9, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    Thank you! It's great to know my patterns are circulating on Pinterest! Have fun knitting!

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  5. TheMagicianJune 26, 2013 at 3:56 AM

    Awesome pattern. Have been making them in different colors for gift baskets for friends. Love textured cloths like this as opposed to ones with "pictures" on them. Thank you for sharing your gem!

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  6. RoadToGrinnellJune 26, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    I am so happy to hear that you've made good use of the pattern! Thanks for commenting. :D

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  7. JanSJanuary 30, 2014 at 11:19 PM

    I adore this pattern. I am a very new beginner! Just as soon as I get these stitches down, I am going to try this one for sure. Thanks for sharing.

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2014 at 6:15 PM

    I am new to knitting, and I was wondering what does it mean when you say without ribbing( after the 1k, 1p)? Thanks for your help.

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  9. RoadToGrinnellFebruary 10, 2014 at 7:05 PM

    "Without ribbing" means you want to alternate the stitches so you get a "checkerboard" pattern. If you have an even number of stitches and you (k1, p1) across every row, you'll end up with ribbing (stripes) instead of a "checkerboard." Most people use an odd number of stitches for that reason. Here's some directions from another site: https://www.lionbrand.com/faq/269.html?www=1&lbc=&language= Hope that helps!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    Thank you so much for posting this pattern. I've always used the Grandmother's Favorite pattern so I'm looking forward to making something a bit different.

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  11. UnknownOctober 11, 2017 at 4:49 PM

    I used this pattern years ago to make personal washclothes for family sharing the bath room: I am making more because they have worn out!

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  12. RoadToGrinnellOctober 13, 2017 at 1:16 PM

    Aron, thanks so much for the kind feedback! That really made me smile! :D

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 29, 2020 at 11:41 AM

    I aade a few of these for a 50-year-mini-reunion of high school friends and took them along with the patchwork quilted hot pads I had made for each. The dishcloths were the big attraction!

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  14. ridieghezJanuary 12, 2021 at 7:34 AM

    Just shared this pattern with my daughter who was looking for a good one, and so happy to find it! I"m going to make a few for myself :)

    Many thanks!

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  15. LimaSeptember 1, 2022 at 6:34 PM

    Thanks for the seeded stripe dishcloth pattern, loved the Westie puppy picture too.

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  16. LimaSeptember 1, 2022 at 6:36 PM

    Thanks for the seeded stripe dishcloth pattern, loved the Westie picture too.

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2023 at 3:07 PM

    I’ve been looking for an extremely easy dishcloth pattern for my first dishcloth and this definitely looks to be the one! Excited to try. Found it on Pinterest. Thanks for sharing!

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