Irish Dishcloth

Materials and Measurements

  • Needles US 8 – 5.0 mm
  • Aran weight yarn Dy Choice Cotton Aran, 30g
  • Finished measurements Approx. 8” × 8”

Techniques Used

  • Basic Techniques
    • Knit Purl Slip knitwise Yarn over

PatternInstructions

Cast on 33 stitches

Rows 1–5: Knit.

Row 6: Knit 3, purl to last 3 stitches, knit 3.

Main Pattern

  • Row 7: Knit 5, *yarn over, slip 1, knit 2, pass slipped stitch over both knit stitches; repeat from * to last 4 stitches, knit 4.
  • Row 8: Knit 3, purl to last 3 stitches, knit 3.
  • Row 9: Knit 4, *slip 1, knit 2, pass slipped stitch over both knit stitches, yarn over; repeat from * to last 5 stitches, knit 5.
  • Row 10: Knit 3, purl to last 3 stitches, knit 3.

Repeat Rows 7-10 until you reach the desired length, go on to knit rows 11-14.

Rows 11-14: Knit.

Finally, bind off, weave in all ends, and block as desired.