Cactus Dishcloth, Free Knitting Pattern
It's been quite some time already that cacti and succulents are super popular - don't ask me why, but there's definitely something fun to them! I decided to try to mix cactus with knitting and here's what came out of this mix - the Cactus Dishcloth!
This pattern is super simple, uses less than one skein of cotton yarn and takes really little time to complete - what's not to like about it? If you're a fan of cacti - grab some yarn and your needles and read on for the free dishcloth pattern.
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Cactus Dishcloth Free Knitting Pattern
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sizes
One size - width 18 cm (7”), length 18 cm (7”)
supplies
yarn
For this dishcloth I used Lion Brand 24/7 cotton in colorway Camel.
If you'd like to knit the dishcloth in a different yarn - you can choose any similar worsted weight (category 4 - medium) cotton yarn. A few options that should work fine for a dishcloth:
Yardage (approx.): 50 m (55 yds).
needles
5 mm (US 8) straight or circular needles, or to fit gauge
other notions
Tapestry needle and scissors
gauge
20 stitches x 28 rows in 10x10 cm (4x4”) in stockinette stitch, blocked
Stockinette stitch, worked over any number of sts. Work Rows 1-2 until you reach desired length.
Row 1 (RS): k all sts.
Row 2 (WS): p all sts.
pattern notes
When slipping the stitches for the i-cord border, pay attention not to make an accidental yarnover when moving the yarn front/back.
As the dishcloth is not a wearable item, gauge is not critical in this project - however if you can’t match the gauge listed, the dishcloth will differ in dimensions and it may affect the yardage needed.
removing hanging loop
As the dishcloth is not a wearable item, gauge is not critical in this project - however if you can’t match the gauge listed, the dishcloth will differ in dimensions and it may affect the yardage needed. If you'd like to knit the dishcloth without a hanging loop, you can modify the pattern as follows: omit the hanging loop section and bind off all sts before finishing.
Row totals are noted in italic. Tutorials for specific techniques are linked and showing as yellow.
abbreviations
k - knit
p - purl
RS / WS - right side / wrong side
sl1wyif - slip 1 st purlwise with yarn in front
st(s) - stitch(es)
instructions
Cast on 35 sts with Long Tail Cast On, or another cast on method of your choice.
Next, work the main part of dishcloth following the written instructions or chart, before moving to Hanging Loop section.
Written instructions
Work Rows 1-2 three times (6 rows worked).
Row 1 (WS): sl1wyif, k34.
Row 2 (RS): sl1wyif, k34.
Next, work Rows 7-8 once (2 rows worked).
Row 7 (WS): sl1wyif, k3, p27, k4.
Row 8 (RS): sl1wyif, k34.
Next, work Rows 9-10 six times (12 rows worked).
Row 9 (WS): sl1wyif, k3, p10, k7, p10, k4.
Row 10 (RS): sl1wyif, k34.
Next, work Rows 21-22 once (2 rows worked).
Row 21 (WS): sl1wyif, k3, p4, k13, p10, k4.
Row 22 (RS): sl1wyif, k34.
Next, work Rows 23-24 twice (4 rows worked).
Row 23 (WS): sl1wyif, k3, p3, k14, p10, k4.
Row 24 (RS): sl1wyif, k34.
Next, work Rows 27-44 once (18 rows worked).
Row 27 (WS): sl1wyif, k3, p3, k4, p3, k13, p4, k4.
Even Rows 28-44 (RS): sl1wyif, k34.
Row 29 (WS): sl1wyif, k3, p4, k2, p4, k14, p3, k4.
Row 31 (WS): sl1wyif, k3, p10, k14, p3, k4.
Row 33 (WS): sl1wyif, k3, p10, k7, p3, k4, p3, k4.
Row 35 (WS): sl1wyif, k3, p10, k7, p4, k2, p4, k4.
Row 37 (WS): sl1wyif, k3, p10, k7, p10, k4.
Row 39 (WS): sl1wyif, k3, p11, k5, p11, k4.
Row 41 (WS): sl1wyif, k3, p12, k3, p12, k4.
Row 43 (WS): sl1wyif, k3, p27, k4.
Next, work Rows 45-46 twice, then work Row 45 once more (5 rows worked).
Row 45 (WS): sl1wyif, k34.
Row 46 (RS): sl1wyif, k34.
CHART
HANGING LOOP
Bind off sts using standard bind off until there are only 2 left on the needles (1 on left needle and 1 on right needle), k1, slip both sts to the left needle. The loop cord will be worked over these last 2 sts.
Work Row 1 until the i-cord measures approx. 10 cm (4”).
Row 1 (RS): k2, slip the sts back to the left needle.
Bind off both sts and sew the end of the cord to the back of the dishcloth corner to create the hanging loop.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Block to dimensions.
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