Free Pattern: Beginner-Friendly Summer Dishcloth

Free Pattern: Beginner-Friendly Summer Dishcloth

We promised a beginner-friendly pattern, and here it is! Our Summer Dishcloth is a gentle introduction to knitting and a relaxing project even seasoned stitchers will love. It uses just one ball of cotton yarn and knits up beautifully while you sit in the garden or listen to your favourite podcast.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Perfect for beginners
  • Quick to knit (hello, instant gratification!)
  • Uses simple stitches to create a lovely texture
  • Makes a great gift or addition to your home

You’ll Need:

  • 1 ball of cotton DK yarn - I used Rico Ricorumi Spin Spin
  • 3.75mm (UK 9 / US 5) knitting needles
  • Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Skills Used:

  • Cast on
  • Knit stitch
  • Purl stitch
  • Cast off

I highly recommend the You Tube channel from Very Pink Knits if you need to refer to videos for each of these skills.



Instructions:

  1. Cast On:

    Cast on 38 stitches using your preferred method. (I used a long-tail cast on.)

  2. Garter Stitch Border:
    • Row 1: Knit
    • Row 2: Knit
    • Row 3: Knit
    • Row 4: Knit

  3. Moss Stitch Pattern with Garter Edging:
    • Row 5: K3, K2, P2 to last 3 stitches, K3
    • Row 6: K3, K2, P2 to last 3 stitches, K3
    • Row 7: K3, P2, K2 to last 3 stitches, K3
    • Row 8: K3, P2, K2 to last 3 stitches, K3

     

    Repeat Rows 5–8 11 more times, or until your cloth is square or the desired size. (You can adjust based on your yarn and tension.)

  4. Garter Stitch Border to Finish:
    • Row 49 - 52: Knit


  5. Bind Off:
    • Row 53: Cast off all stitches.


  1. Optional Hanging Loop:
    • From the final stitch, cast on 25 stitches using the knitted cast-on method.
    • Cast off all 25 stitches.
    • Secure the last stitch with a small knot.
    • Attach the loop to the top corner of the dishcloth and weave in the tail end to secure.

  2. Finishing:
    • Weave in the cast-on tail at the beginning.

Top Tip: Use this project to practise your tension or try out new cotton colourways. They’re great stash-busters, too!

We can’t wait to see yours! Tag your finished dishcloths with #WoolAndCrafts and let us know how you got on. Pop into the shop for yarn suggestions or to show off your first finish!


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