Karen’s Knit Butterfly Dishcloth wasn’t supposed to be next in line. I guess I got my posts a little out of order. Dang. Here I was trying so hard to make sure they were all listed on here in the correct chronological order. But somehow this picture slipped my attention. It’s still pretty close. Only off by a day.
This is another pattern worked similarly to the Angel Dishcloth I posted the other day. It’s worked with a chart in a series of knit and purl stitches to create a picture. It’s pretty neat how it works up and it gives the finished product great texture. Naturally this makes it a great dishcloth!
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Karen’s Knit Butterfly Dishcloth Pattern Info:
The pattern that I used to stitch this project was:
Lacy Butterfly Dishcloth by Rachel van Schie
The one note that I had made in Ravelry on this project was that the needle size seemed to make the finished dishcloth come out a little larger than I would have liked. Therefore I noted to use a size 6 the next time I stitched it.
I have two of my own dishcloth patterns that are available for free on this website: Simple Seed Stitch Dishcloth Pattern and my Moss Stitch Dishcloth pattern. If you scroll to the end of either of those links you will see an option to download the PDF file.
Small projects are the best kind to tackle when wanting to learn a new stitch and/or new technique. And what better project to practice on than one that people will be using to clean things up. Even more perfect stitches and gauge aren’t really essential to a wonderful finished project.
Yarn Info
Cotton yarns, in my opinion, are the best kind of yarns to use for dishcloths. I am sharing a few links of yarns that I would choose to use. Substitute to your own preferences, though. You need to love your finished work. My mom loves to use crochet thread while I choose to stick to the worsted weight (size 4) 100% cotton yarns. It really is just your preference!
Here are 4 variations of Knit Picks 100% cotton Dishie yarn pictured below. Click on the link in the picture to check each one out.
Another kind of cotton yarn that would be good to try is the 24/7 Cotton yarn by the very reputable Lion Brand company. You know them for all the other wonderful yarns they sell. They are worth checking out for their cotton yarn as well.
And last, but certainly not least, is the age old Lily’s Sugar N’ Cream. In fact this is what I used to originally design this pattern. Check out the link below for Create For Less for buying options. It’s not a direct link to the Sugar N’ Cream yarn. That site is GINORMOUS! However it’s still very easy to find. Just type in Sugar N Cream or even just cotton yarn into the search bar and it will bring it right up. Check that link out below:
Knitting Needles and Tools
This would also be where I would purchase my favorite needles. I started knitting in 2012 and researched extensively at the time which were the best needles to buy. Knit Picks topped the chart in so many categories that I decided to give them a try. Honestly I haven’t regretted it yet. In fact I would buy them again today if given the choice. However if you are unsure of what you should purchase, I definitely recommend you do your own research.Read the reviews! You will be making an investment in your craft so you want to be sure you’ll be happy with them for a long time to come.
Check out the link below to see what the Knit Picks needles are all about. I highly recommend them being included in your research. I’m also including a few links on Amazon for some interchangeable sets that come with excellent reviews. Interchangeable is the one of the most economical ways to get started in knitting. This is because they are versatile and can be used for just about any knitting project. In fact, you can even with knit in the round if you learn the magic loop!!
Chart Keepers
Something else that is going to come in handy for a project like this one is a chart keeper. It’s a little board that you can put your pattern on. Additionally it comes with magnets to hold it down and a long one to follow along to keep your place. To be sure you can find them in multiple places. I’m sure you’ll be shocked when I tell you I got mine at Knit Picks /We Crochet . LOL
Still need help?
That should be about all you need if you want to try this one out. If you feel like you might need a little extra assistance, check out the links below for Craftsy and Annie’s. Without a doubt they are great online classrooms. I take online classes often to improve and advance skills. You can always learn something new! You can also choose to teach yourself by buying a book. Even more, check out the plethora of Utube videos available. There are so many ways to learn so don’t give up if the first way you try doesn’t work!
If you have any questions about the information in this post please just leave me a comment.
Finally, if you really want to treat yourself to something awesome, make sure to check out the links at the end of this post for KnitCrate. That is a like a little piece of sunshine delivered to your door once a month.
Surely anyone in this craft has got to love yarn. How fun is it when you have a surprise box of it mailed to you each month with a fun project to stitch up. Without a doubt it’s a great way to treat yourself or gift to someone you know would love it too. Most of the time your first month is free for trying it. Any month after that, if you refer a friend, they get 50% off their first box. Even more you get a box for free too. And last but not least they are eco-friendly and a wonderful company. I highly recommend checking them out.
Happy Stitching!
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~Mindy~
