Buckle up and get ready for the dishcloth series. I went through a period of time where I was trying out all sorts of stitch patterns. As a result, I designed and created a bunch of different dishcloth patterns. Undoubtedly, they were all inspired by this very first one, the fun to stitch knit dishcloth pattern that I found in a knitting magazine. Once I tackled this small project and I realized the genius behind small projects to practice new techniques, I went a little dishcloth crazy. Although dishcloths also make great gifts, so I was really winning all the way around. 😉
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Fun to Stitch Knit Dishcloth Project Info:
Craft: Knit
Made For: Stay@Home Stitchings Etsy Shop
Size Made: one size
Started: August 6, 2013
Completed: August 7, 2013
Needle size: US 7 – 4.5 mm
Fun to Stitch Knit Dishcloth Pattern Info:
Fun-to-Stitch Dishcloth by Kathy Wesley
I found this pattern in the magazine: Creative Knitting, July 2007.
In addition to trying this pattern out, I also have two dischloth patterns that I designed. Not to mention, they are available for free on this website.
And so you can find the Simple Seed Stitch Dishcloth Pattern and the Moss Stitch Dishcloth pattern through these links. Moreover, if you scroll to the end of either of those links you will see an option to download the PDF file.
What yarn should you use?
In short, there are a number of different kinds of yarn you could use to stitch these up. Nevertheless, I am going to include a few links of some I recommend. Because cotton yarns are my preferred yarn type for dishcloths, these will be mostly what I share. However, you should substitute to your own preferences. You need to love your finished work.
Without a doubt, one of my all time favorite places to shop is Knit Picks. As a result, my Wishlist is always full of all the things I’d like to purchase or have gifted to me at some point. For this reason I have chosen 4 variations of their Dishie yarn pictured below that I highly recommend. Click on the link in the picture to check each one out.
Additionally the 24/7 Cotton yarn by the very reputable Lion Brand company is a great one to try. Indeed you know them for all the other wonderful yarns they sell. So they are certainly worth checking out for their cotton yarn as well.
Last, but certainly not least, is the age old Lily’s Sugar N’ Cream. Initially this is what I used to design this pattern. However, if you want to stick with the orginal,check out the link below for Create For Less. It’s not a direct link to the Sugar N’ Cream yarn. That site is GINORMOUS! But even so, it’s very easy to find. Just type in Sugar N Cream or even just cotton yarn into the search bar. Either way it will bring it right up.
What are the best needles and tools to use?
In addition to having great yarn, Knit Picks also carries my favorite needles. They have everything you can think of from straight needles, to double pointed needles to an awesome interchangeable set you are sure to love.
If you are unsure of what you should purchase, I definitely recommend doing your own research and read the reviews. Keep in mind that you are making an investment in your craft. For this reason you want to be sure you’ll be happy with them for a long time to come. So check out the link below to see what the Knit Picks needles are all about. I highly recommend them being included in your research.
In addition to this, I’m also including a few links to Amazon for some interchangeable sets that come with excellent reviews. To tell the truth, I believe interchangeable is one of the most economical ways to get started in knitting. These sets are versatile and can be used for just about any knitting project. In fact, you can even use them to knit in the round if you learn the magic loop!!
Need a little more help?
In short, that should be about all you need if you want to try this one out. However, maybe you still feel like you might need a little extra assistance. That being the case you might want online classes to help you. If so, check out the links below for Craftsy or Annie’s. As a matter of fact, I take online classes often to improve and advance my skills. You can always learn something new! I actually taught myself to knit and crochet through “Teach myself” kits. In addition I’ll share a link for something very similar to what I purchased for myself below as well.
If you have any questions about the information in this post please just leave me a comment.
Happy Stitching!
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~Mindy~
