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August 11, 2011 by Joy Kincaid 190 Comments

Grandmother’s Favorite Dishcloth Knitting Pattern

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Grandmother’s Favorite Dishcloth Knitting Pattern is a simple beginner knitting pattern. You’ll want to make a whole drawer full of these knitted dishcloths!

grandmother's favorite dishcloth knitting pattern
Years ago, when I first started knitting, I looked for a beginning knitter pattern to help me learn how to knit.

I visited a quaint little yarn shop in a nearby town, and came home with a bag full of wool yarn, an easy knitting pattern for a basic scarf, and some metal knitting needles.

I worked on that scarf through the long winter months, and was so thrilled when my very first knitting project was complete!

The next knitting project I attempted was these dishcloths. And the result was so satisfying!

I had received a couple of these classic dishcloths for Christmas from my husband’s grandmother. I found them to be so great for washing dishes, and I wanted more of them!

After a few years of getting handmade knitted dishcloths from other people, I decided it was time to learn how to knit them myself.

grandmother's favorite dishcloth knitting pattern
The Grandmother’s Favorite Dishcloth knitting pattern is so easy and fun to make. Once I finish one I cast on another one!

I like the fact that I can do these pretty mindlessly, and for a beginning knitter they are easy to learn and practice knitting with.

Be sure to watch the instruction video below if you need help learning how to knit!

grandmother's favorite dishcloth knitting pattern

Learn to Knit Grandmother’s Favorite Dishcloth

This pattern is commonly known as “Grandmother’s Favorite Dishcloth,” and it’s a simple, classic pattern.

No one is certain who created this pattern originally, as it’s been around for many years, handed down through the generations.

You can give your dishcloths a completely different look just by changing the yarn you use. Use a multi-colored yarn for a fun and cheerful look, or choose a solid color cotton yarn if you’re craving something a bit more classic.

Even though I love all the brightly-colored dishcloths I’ve made, my favorites are the more muted and classic-looking solid colors.

grandmother's favorite dishcloth knitting pattern

They also make great gifts! I love making these and pairing them with homemade soap, homemade soy candles, or a jar of body scrub in a basket.

You can also make this same pattern in a coaster size! See this post: Easy Knitted Coasters Pattern

And, you can also make a kitchen towel with a few adjustments to this basic pattern: Grandmother’s Favorite Kitchen Towel Knitting Pattern

grandmother's favorite dishcloth knitting pattern

Grandmother’s Favorite Dishcloth Pattern

I wanted to share this amazingly easy to knit dishcloth pattern here in case someone else is looking for it!

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Pattern Supplies and Instructions

Materials:

Sugar ‘n Cream cotton yarn (my current favorite is this one!)
Needle size 6-9 US (I always use size 9 metal ones)

Instructions:

Cast on 4 stitches
Row 1:  knit 4
Row 2:  k2, yo, k to end of row
Repeat Row 2 until you have 45 stitches on the needle.
Row 3:  k1, k2Tog, yo, k2Tog, k to end of row.
Repeat Row 3, decreasing each row until you have 5 stitches that are left on the needle.
Row 4:  k2, k2Tog, k1
Bind off the 4 stitches.
Notes:
K – knit
YO – Yarn Over, which increases

k2Tog – Knit 2 Together, which decreases

That’s it! Enjoy making this simple and useful pattern for yourself or to share with others!

Related Posts:

  • Easy Knitted Coasters Pattern
  • Grandmother’s Favorite Kitchen Towel Knitting Pattern
  • Knitting More Dishcloths
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  • Knit Pumpkin
  • Handmade Baby (Knit Earflap Hat)

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  1. Mary says

    March 22, 2023 at 9:41 am

    How do you get 45 st on the needle when you only have 4 st at cast on?

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      March 22, 2023 at 11:31 pm

      Row 2 will increase the number of stitches on the needles. There’s a video in the post that may be helpful, as it shows each step.

      Reply
  2. Vickie L West says

    January 2, 2022 at 1:31 pm

    I’ve been knitting your Grandmother’s favorite dishcloth. When I get to the 2nd half and do the yarn over, the holes are so big. It doesn’t look very good when I’m finished. I wish I could send you a picture. I was thinking of skipping the yo, but figured there wouldn’t be any holes at all in the 2nd half. Any tips?

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 8, 2022 at 9:34 pm

      Hi Vickie! If you’re following the pattern as written, I’m not sure what to suggest. Are you a loose knitter? I’m a pretty tight knitter, so my stitches turn out looking a bit smaller and tighter. Also, lately I’ve been using size 7 (4.5 mm) needles, and I like the way they turn out better than with the size 9 needles. It makes the stitches smaller and tighter with the smaller needles. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  3. Sherry Kilgore says

    November 4, 2021 at 3:06 pm

    I have a difficult time with the decreasing side, do you have any tips that might make it easier?

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      November 10, 2021 at 10:43 pm

      I’m so sorry to hear that, Sherry! Unfortunately, I can’t think of any tips that might help. Did you see the video in the post? Maybe seeing it would help.

      Reply
  4. Carol says

    June 2, 2021 at 5:47 pm

    Hi I’m trying to make a dish towel with this pattern. In a rectangular shape and a past to hang towel. Any idea how to do this? I’m a new knitter? ‍♀️

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      June 7, 2021 at 8:20 pm

      Hi Carol! I have a post with a dish towel pattern that I’ve made using a modified version of this pattern. You can find that post here. I’ve received a few questions about the instructions for this pattern, so I’m hoping to eventually film an instructional video to help show the process better.

      Reply
  5. Kelly says

    May 25, 2021 at 2:44 pm

    Thanks for sharing with us on the Homestead Blog Hop. We love it so much that we’re featuring you tomorrow! Keep up and all beautiful work. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      June 2, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      Thanks so much for the feature, Kelly!

      Reply
  6. Crummy Mummy says

    May 23, 2021 at 5:15 am

    I love the colours & the retro look – gorgeous! Thanks so much for linking up with #fortheloveofblog – hope to see you again next time!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      June 2, 2021 at 3:32 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  7. Dana, A Mamanista Life says

    May 21, 2021 at 7:12 am

    I used to love knitting as a child. Your dish cloths are adorable and I love your choice of colours, super cute xx #ForTheLoveOfBlog

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      June 2, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      Thank you, Dana!

      Reply
  8. Claire Kirby says

    May 19, 2021 at 5:33 am

    What a great way to be environmentally friendly and sustainable too. I had never heard of knitted dishcloths. Thanks for linking up to #forhteloveofblog

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      June 2, 2021 at 3:38 pm

      They’re super easy to make!

      Reply
  9. Susan says

    January 16, 2021 at 10:25 am

    You may want to recheck this pattern. Knitting two together and then yarning over is just decreasing and increasing over and over giving you four stitches on your needle continuously.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 25, 2021 at 5:58 pm

      I’ve made so many of these with this pattern! I regularly give them as gifts, and everyone loves receiving them.

      Reply
    • Stacey says

      February 7, 2022 at 2:56 pm

      You knit 2 together twice and only yarn over once, thus decreasing by one.

      Reply
  10. Jackie says

    December 12, 2020 at 5:59 am

    Thank you so much for posting this pattern! I have made oodles of these dishcloths and they are truly the best. It has been several years however since I picked up my needles (I tend to prefer crochet typically) and since it had been so long my pattern (passed down from my mother!) had been lost in the abyss. Can’t wait to make her some of these! (She has Parkinson’s and finds herself unable to craft anymore).

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      December 12, 2020 at 3:59 pm

      That’s so sweet that you’re making these for your mother! So happy to hear that.

      Reply
  11. Sarah Owens says

    November 15, 2020 at 4:12 pm

    Hello, I just wanted to stop by and thank you for this pattern! I’ve had a stash of hemp yarn for years and could never figure out what to do with it. I knit this up this dishcloth this afternoon with it and it’s perfect for this! Thank you

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      November 16, 2020 at 6:15 pm

      Thank you so much for letting me know—so glad it was helpful!

      Reply
  12. McKenna says

    May 19, 2020 at 10:56 pm

    Hi Joy! Thank you for the easy to follow pattern and the video on your youtube! If I wanted to make these slightly larger, do I just on stitches until I get the size I want, or is there a certain number I should add? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      May 20, 2020 at 4:33 pm

      So glad it was helpful! Yes, if you want them larger, you could just increase (row 2) a bit more (no particular number, just however big you want it). Then you just follow the rest of the pattern as written.

      Reply
  13. Kerryanne says

    May 14, 2020 at 11:45 pm

    Such a great project Joy and one I definitely need to add to my To-Do list.
    Thank you for sharing your ‘Grandmother’s favourite knitted dishcloth pattern’ at Create, Bake, Grow & Gather this week. I’m delighted to be featuring them at tonight’s party and pinning too.
    Hugs,
    Kerryanne

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      May 15, 2020 at 11:47 pm

      Thank you, Kerryanne!

      Reply
  14. Donna Reidland says

    May 13, 2020 at 11:54 pm

    What a beautiful and simple pattern!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      May 14, 2020 at 9:46 pm

      Thank you, Donna!

      Reply
  15. Michelle says

    May 13, 2020 at 12:17 pm

    I haven’t knitted in forever. Pinning! I have a feeling I’m going to want this refresher!

    Michelle
    https://mybijoulifeonline.com

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      May 13, 2020 at 5:48 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Michelle!

      Reply
  16. Linda Bremer says

    April 22, 2020 at 4:04 pm

    I love this pattern, however the decrease half always comes out bigger than the increase half. It turns out not to be square. Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      April 25, 2020 at 11:21 am

      Blocking the completed project helps, but I would only bother with blocking for gift-giving. When I’m making them for myself, they just go straight to the dishcloth drawer. 🙂

      Reply
      • Jan says

        August 2, 2021 at 3:28 pm

        Similar problem: I’ve made several of these, but find when I am decreasing the yarn over holes are bigger than when increasing. Any suggestions?

        Reply
  17. Ellen says

    April 9, 2020 at 9:05 am

    Great pattern! Super directions! I knitted with Hobby Lobby’s Scrub-ology yarn and 9 needle.Makes a great body scrubber. Thanks, Ellen

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      April 14, 2020 at 6:26 pm

      Thanks, Ellen!

      Reply
  18. Doris says

    April 5, 2020 at 10:52 pm

    Hi!
    I love this pattern. Currently I’m using size 7 needles and its perfect. However, I’d like to make a bigger version of this pattern (about the size of a kitchen towel).
    Could you please provide feedback on how I can do that?
    Thanks!
    Doris

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      April 6, 2020 at 5:19 pm

      Hi Doris! So glad you like the pattern—it’s my favorite! I’m working on writing a larger version of this pattern that would be more of a kitchen towel size. Hopefully I can get that finished soon!

      Reply
      • Doris says

        April 7, 2020 at 12:07 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
  19. Marcia says

    March 26, 2020 at 8:48 pm

    Do you have a pattern for a mask for Coronavirus. I have cotton yarn for a washcloth. What size should it be? Use elastic for earpieces?

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      March 27, 2020 at 8:11 pm

      Hi Marcia! I’m sorry, I don’t have any experience with those. There may be a pattern online if you google it.

      Reply
    • Kristi says

      March 31, 2020 at 4:32 pm

      My mom is sewing face masks and adding a filter…..she found the idea on YouTube!

      Reply
  20. Terri says

    March 17, 2020 at 3:09 pm

    I am a beginner and just knitted my first dishcloth with your pattern. Can you share a pattern the same as the dishcloth but for a square coaster size? Thank you!!
    Terri

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      March 17, 2020 at 6:59 pm

      Hi Terri! So glad to hear it worked out well for you! I’ll have to see if I can come up with a coaster size. 🙂

      Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      April 18, 2020 at 5:21 pm

      Terri, I just wanted to let you know that I finished the coaster pattern, and you can find that here: https://www.artfulhomemaking.com/knitted-coasters-pattern/

      Reply
  21. Irene says

    January 10, 2020 at 10:04 am

    So pretty, and environmentally friendly too!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 13, 2020 at 2:16 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  22. Beverly says

    January 8, 2020 at 6:44 pm

    I love your knitted dishcloths. I have received some as gifts and They are great.
    Congratulations, you are being featured on Thursday Favorite Things. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2020/01/thursday-favorite-things_9.html
    Hugs,
    Bev

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 9, 2020 at 2:20 pm

      Thank you, Beverly!

      Reply
  23. Mercia says

    November 4, 2019 at 6:04 pm

    Thanks for your story.

    Reply
  24. Juli Canizales Boller says

    October 1, 2019 at 12:59 pm

    Your row three has an error in it. If you knit to the end of the row it skips the needed k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1.

    Reply
    • Pat McLain says

      March 31, 2020 at 6:07 pm

      Nope. Increases and decreases are done at the beginning of the row only. As you go along you’ll realize this knitting project is worked on the diagonal, which adds interest to the simple design! and you end up with a cloth that has both an eyelet design and a 2 stitch border on all 4 sides of the cloth. I’ve made dozens of these, the design is fun, and easy and quick…

      Reply
  25. Stephanie says

    August 26, 2019 at 4:23 am

    Thank you for tis video. Very infomative and pleasant. Lovely colours.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      August 28, 2019 at 4:50 pm

      Thank you, Stephanie! So glad it was helpful!

      Reply
  26. Mac says

    April 12, 2019 at 1:05 pm

    THANK YOU! My 90 year-old mother lost her pattern somewhere over a two-month period when moving from her apartment to the hospital to rehab to Assisted Living! Now that she’s feeling better, she wants to start knitting again! This is AWESOME!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      April 12, 2019 at 3:37 pm

      So glad it was helpful!

      Reply
  27. Jill says

    March 27, 2019 at 6:08 am

    I’ve made MANY of these & they NEVER turn out square – the 2nd half is wonky – stretched out & awful – any tricks??

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      March 27, 2019 at 11:24 pm

      You could try blocking it if you wanted it to look more perfectly square.

      Reply
      • Jill says

        March 28, 2019 at 5:43 am

        How do you do that??

        Reply
        • Joy Kincaid says

          March 30, 2019 at 3:32 pm

          Blocking is where you wet and reshape your completed knitting project. It’s pretty simple to do. If you do a google search with the term “how to block knitting,” lots of videos and tutorials will come up that might be helpful.

          Reply
  28. Lisa says

    February 27, 2019 at 12:52 pm

    love this dishcloth, I know I have seen the matching tea towel, do you hae the pattern for that?

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      February 27, 2019 at 4:40 pm

      Thanks, Lisa! No, I’m not familiar with the tea towel, I’ve only made lots of these dishcloths!

      Reply
  29. liz says

    February 7, 2019 at 3:25 pm

    These are adorable! And I love how nice and easy they look. Thanks for sharing on Homestead Blog hop! 🙂

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      February 7, 2019 at 6:13 pm

      Thank you! They’re super easy!

      Reply
  30. Elfie Z. says

    February 2, 2019 at 7:21 am

    Dear Joy, I am an american/german knitter and the first time I saw knitted dish clothes on Pinterest I thought : I will never do anything that ridiculous. Well 2 years and MANY dish clothes later I never say never to new/old ideas. They are great and my German friends love them !! In your directions you forgot to explain how to form the corners in the middle of the cloth. That might help other knitters to get the right shape.
    May we all knit on and on and on ……
    Elfie

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      February 2, 2019 at 12:39 pm

      So glad you’re enjoying making dishcloths, Elfie! I’d love to hear your suggestions for improving the corner shape!

      Reply
    • Sally Summers says

      February 14, 2019 at 9:56 am

      How do you form the corners in the middle of the cloth???? Would love some help with this!

      Reply
    • Roxie says

      September 8, 2019 at 8:32 am

      Have you ever figured this out?

      Reply
  31. Kelly Feraro says

    January 22, 2019 at 5:10 pm

    I’ve recently learned to knit and used this as my first project involving a pattern to follow. It was fun and easy to do! I’m excited to do another one. Thank you for sharing this!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 25, 2019 at 6:28 pm

      So glad it was helpful, Kelly!

      Reply
  32. Mar says

    January 8, 2019 at 3:43 pm

    Hi Ms. Joy!
    I am a younger knitter (meaning age, as I have been knitting for a few years now) and have made this washcloth pattern many times! I was wondering if there was a way to make both ends look the same. When I start off, the first side looks rounded but at the end that you cast off at is all triangular. I love this pattern, but if I give them away I always feel like I have to apologize for the different shaped ends. I would really appreciate if any one has the answer as I can’d find how to fix it on the internet. 🙁

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 10, 2019 at 2:11 pm

      Hi Mar! If you block your dishcloth after knitting, that should help some. If you do a google search for how to block knitting, that might give you some ideas. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  33. Alechia says

    December 16, 2018 at 8:18 pm

    I wonder if you do want to do the yarn over can you do another way to increase like make 1 stitch or knit front and back in same stitch?

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      December 17, 2018 at 6:37 pm

      I’ve never tried altering the pattern at all, so I’m not sure. If you try it, let me know how it turns out!

      Reply
  34. Kathi says

    December 4, 2018 at 2:48 pm

    Hi Joy – I am so glad to hear that I am not alone for being a tight knitter. That was the way my Gram taught me over 60 years ago and believe it or not, I too have the original knitting needles that she taught me on and they are also a size 9.

    Thanks so much for sharing this pattern. I belong to a group called KnitWits and this will be a great pattern to share with our new knitters.

    Thanks again and Happy Holidays.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      December 5, 2018 at 3:19 pm

      I hope your knitting group enjoys the pattern, Kathi! And Happy Holidays to you!

      Reply
  35. Alexis says

    November 13, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    I LOVE this pattern! so quick and easy. My favorite yarn is Hobby Lobby’s “Love this Cotton” it is much softer than others I have used. It will also work with 2 strands of 10 weight crochet cotton. Have even done it in the scrubby yarn. I have a drawer full 🙂

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      November 14, 2018 at 10:26 pm

      So glad you’re enjoying it too! Thanks so much for sharing about the yarn you use! I love the idea of using the scrubby yarn.

      Reply
  36. Kath says

    November 8, 2018 at 11:12 am

    Hi. Lovely pattern I just made my first cloth. If I wanted to make a smaller cloth would I just not knit up to 45 stitches. Would it work the same if I just did 20 or 30 k you

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      November 10, 2018 at 2:22 pm

      I’m not sure. I’ve never altered the pattern before. If you decide to try it, I’d love to know how it turns out!

      Reply
  37. Emma wong says

    October 25, 2018 at 5:56 pm

    How many washcloths can I make with one skein of yarn?

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 27, 2018 at 4:06 pm

      It depends on the size of the skein, how tight you knit, etc. Some of the Sugar ‘n Cream yarn is 2.5 oz, and some is just 2 oz. The striped Ombre yarn (which is mostly what I’ve used so far) is just 2 oz., and I can get *almost* 2 dishcloths out of it. On the second dishcloth I can get a little over 3/4 done (maybe more) before I need to tie on some more yarn from another skein. With the 2.5 oz skeins you might could get two complete dishcloths out of that one skein. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  38. Kathleen says

    May 27, 2018 at 11:34 pm

    I use a size 6 knitting needle and like the size of the finished cloth but I would like a looser stitch without becoming to big. You use a size 9?

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      May 30, 2018 at 3:28 pm

      Yes, I do use a size 9, but I tend to knit tighter in general, so maybe that makes a difference.

      Reply
  39. Kathleen says

    May 27, 2018 at 5:13 pm

    Hello! I have been making these dishcloth up until menopause, 5 years ago, then I started having respiratory discomfort from the cotton fibers and possibly the dye or chemical that is used to process. This and many others things have had to come to a stop because of my intolerances and sensitives to almost everything. It has been difficult but I recently tried Quince and Co Sparrow organic linen and I am making the Warm Springs bath mitt by Elizabeth Doherty. You can purchase her pattern on Ravelry. I seem to be tolerating this fabric with very little discomfort. It is also a good beginner’s pattern when you gain the confidence to learn a new stitch. My question is: Are your dishcloths loose when wet? I gave my sister two which I knitted with a size 6 needle and she said she did not like them as they were too bulky for her. I like them myself, I tried a size 7 needle and thought they became too large in size. What does yours measure when completed? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      May 30, 2018 at 3:27 pm

      Hi Kathleen! Thanks for sharing about the linen yarn and pattern. My dishcloths tend to get a bit tighter and shrink up after washing (because of the cotton yarn), but the finished size of an unwashed cloth is about 9″ x 9″. And yes, I do use a size 9 needle. That was the only size I had when I got started making this pattern years ago, and I’ve just continued to use that size (I still use those same needles, years later!). I do tend to be a tighter knitter, though, so maybe that makes a difference.

      Reply
  40. Sallie says

    May 26, 2018 at 2:33 pm

    I am a beginner knitter and this pattern has really helped me become a better knitter. Would love to step up my game with another of your patterns.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      May 26, 2018 at 4:29 pm

      So glad it’s been helpful, Sallie!

      Reply
  41. Rebecca says

    May 17, 2018 at 5:22 pm

    Hello,
    I am trying my hand at these, and was wondering how you get the edging like that, or if thats something that happens as you are making the dish cloth?

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      May 19, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      Hi Rebecca! Yes, the edging is part of the pattern, so it will just form naturally as you knit it. Hope you enjoy making them!

      Reply
  42. Lynda Hardy says

    May 8, 2018 at 1:46 pm

    My gramma used to keep us stocked in dishcloths every year! Thanks for sharing with Party in Your PJs!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      May 11, 2018 at 8:53 pm

      What a sweet memory!

      Reply
  43. Candy says

    February 12, 2018 at 10:26 am

    I’m a new knitter, very easy pattern to practice with and have something to show for it. Also good use for leftover yarn.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      February 12, 2018 at 7:38 pm

      So glad it worked out well for you, Candy!

      Reply
  44. Teresa says

    February 8, 2018 at 4:47 pm

    I’ve just made 2 of these wonderful dishcloths. I like be the way they feel. I tend to knit tightly but I focused to make myself knit a bit looser so the dishcloth has a wonderful loose kinda drape feel. Plan to make several more for gifts.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      February 9, 2018 at 4:01 pm

      So glad you like them, Teresa! They make wonderful gifts!

      Reply
  45. Babychaser says

    January 28, 2018 at 2:09 pm

    I love this dishcloth! I found it here YEARS ago and made a bunch of them. And I had never knitted before! 🙂

    Glad you are sharing it again!

    Blessings,
    Babychaser
    mamasbrush.wordpress.com

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 30, 2018 at 7:51 pm

      So glad you enjoyed the pattern and that it worked out well for you! 🙂 Blessings to you and your family!

      Reply
  46. Kelsey says

    January 26, 2018 at 11:56 am

    This looks like a great pattern! I’ve been wanting to expand my knitting and this looks like a great (and quick!) option.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 27, 2018 at 4:20 pm

      Hi Kelsey! It’s definitely my favorite dishcloth pattern, and it’s so easy!

      Reply
  47. April J Harris says

    January 25, 2018 at 12:15 pm

    These are so pretty, Joy, they would make me look forward to hand washing dishes! Thank you so much for sharing this lovely pattern with us at the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Have a wonderful weekend!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 27, 2018 at 4:19 pm

      Thank you, April!

      Reply
  48. Roseann Hampton says

    January 22, 2018 at 6:49 pm

    I was just thinking about making some new dish cloths and found your link on Made By You Monday! Thanks for sharing the pattern!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 23, 2018 at 5:47 pm

      So glad you stopped by, Roseann! Have fun making some new dish cloths!

      Reply
  49. Christina Makri says

    January 18, 2018 at 2:53 am

    I admire people who can make such beautiful things! I cannot! Thank you for sharing at Sweet Inspiration Link Party 🙂

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 20, 2018 at 5:06 pm

      That’s very kind of you! Thanks so much, Christina

      Reply
  50. Teresa says

    January 16, 2018 at 9:01 am

    Very pretty and I bet they do a great job in the kitchen! I was taught to knit, but haven’t done it in 40 years, though I do crochet some. Thank you for sharing your skills with us at Party in Your PJ’s!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 16, 2018 at 5:09 pm

      Thank you, Teresa!

      Reply
  51. Nicole says

    January 15, 2018 at 9:27 am

    A long time ago, someone gave me a knitted washcloth they had made. I loved it so much, it was probably the best washcloth ever! I need to learn to knit so I can make this one.
    Thank you for sharing your knitted dishcloth pattern post with us at the #HomeMattersParty this week.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 16, 2018 at 5:08 pm

      They’re so fun and easy to make! Thanks for stopping by, Nicole!

      Reply
  52. Sophia says

    December 20, 2017 at 7:05 am

    I was wondering how do you yarn over? And knit 2 together?

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      December 21, 2017 at 12:30 pm

      Hi Sophia! I highly recommend knittinghelp.com. They have super helpful videos that walk you through each step. Just do a search on their website for the knitting technique you’re looking for. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  53. Joyce says

    November 3, 2017 at 6:49 pm

    Don’t understand why you have a row 4

    Reply
    • Joyce says

      November 3, 2017 at 6:52 pm

      Never mind just got understanding

      Reply
      • Joy Kincaid says

        November 7, 2017 at 2:28 pm

        Glad you figured it out! 🙂

        Reply
  54. liz says

    October 20, 2017 at 4:14 pm

    So cute! Thanks for sharing this fun & easy pattern for beginners – we are featuring you this week on Homestead Blog Hop! 🙂

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 20, 2017 at 4:20 pm

      Thank you, Liz! And thanks so much for the feature!!

      Reply
  55. Leslie says

    October 20, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    So pretty! I wish I knew how to knit! Thanks so much for sharing at the #happynowlinkup!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 20, 2017 at 4:13 pm

      Thank you, Leslie!

      Reply
  56. Marla says

    October 18, 2017 at 9:28 am

    Hi Joy,
    I love you colorful dishcloths. The brighter the better and I have used some handmade ones like this and they work very well. Congratulations on being featured on Homestead blog hop. Pinned & tweeted. Have a healthy, happy & blessed day!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 20, 2017 at 4:09 pm

      Thank you, Marla! The bright colors are fun. 🙂

      Reply
  57. Teresa Kindred says

    October 17, 2017 at 11:15 am

    Thanks for sharing! Would love for you to link this up at http://nanahood.com/woodstock-georgia-weekend-wedding

    Reply
  58. Carol L says

    October 15, 2017 at 8:52 am

    Wonderful! I have had to buy on Etsy to find these great dishcloths…..Now, if you could just teach me to knit!!!! (I’m a leftie, and when my grandmother tried I just couldn’t learn, figure now it was because I’m left handed…) I would LOVE to learn, but the videos on Amazon are from the knitters view, and I think I need one FACING the knitter so I can duplicate the motions left handed.
    Lovely pattern, thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      October 17, 2017 at 2:30 pm

      Hi Carol! My brother is left-handed, so I know it can be a challenge to have to deal with all the right-handed tutorials out there! 🙂 I just did a quick google search, “learn to knit left handed,” and it brought up several YouTube videos and tutorials, all showing lefties how to knit. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  59. Dianne says

    September 21, 2017 at 7:45 am

    Is there a remedy for a lopsided dishcloth?

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      September 21, 2017 at 9:10 pm

      The main remedy I know of is to try blocking the dishcloth. If you do a Google search on “how to block knitting,” it should lead you to some how-to articles. I hope that helps!

      Reply
      • Dianne says

        September 21, 2017 at 11:02 pm

        Thanks, Joy, will give that a try!

        Reply
  60. Zoraida says

    May 12, 2017 at 12:57 am

    I love knitting but i would like the instruccions in spanish,if you don’t mine. I appreciate if you share in both language.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      May 12, 2017 at 4:26 pm

      I’m sorry, I don’t know Spanish. You might try Google Translate.

      Reply
  61. Liz says

    March 26, 2017 at 12:52 am

    Hi! I’m so happy that I just found this post. But I was wondering what to do with the tails of the yarn from where I cast on and bind off at. Thanks so much for putting this pattern out!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      March 26, 2017 at 1:23 am

      Hi Liz! After you finish, you bind off and weave in the ends with a yarn needle. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  62. Katie says

    February 15, 2017 at 5:23 pm

    When I do row 2 do I continue with the k2-yo-k , or just do the k2-yo then k to the end and increase in the following rows?

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      February 15, 2017 at 9:06 pm

      Row 2 is k2-yo-k. Then you repeat this sequence until you have 45 stitches on the needle. This will create the increase until you have 45 stitches. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  63. Barb says

    February 5, 2017 at 3:09 pm

    Ok confused, here. When I repeat row two, do I just increase one stitch on each row or every two stitches? So just on YO at the beginning of each row??

    Reply
    • Barb says

      February 5, 2017 at 3:56 pm

      Never mind, I figured it out!

      Reply
      • Joy Kincaid says

        February 6, 2017 at 11:28 am

        Oh, good, so glad you figured it out! 🙂

        Reply
  64. Lisa S. Kobel says

    January 19, 2017 at 11:15 am

    This is a different way of stitching this pattern dishcloth. I look forward to trying it this way.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 19, 2017 at 2:53 pm

      Enjoy! This is still one of my favorite patterns to knit. 🙂

      Reply
  65. Virginia says

    January 1, 2017 at 11:27 pm

    I love this pattern, which i have tried to do many times, but it never comes out looking right on the corner that I knit last. Any suggestions??

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 2, 2017 at 8:28 am

      I think I know what you’re talking about, as I’ve noticed the same thing before. It usually helps if you block the dishcloth after knitting it. I don’t do this for the ones we use at home, but if you’re going to give them as a gift, blocking is always a good idea. Hope that helps!

      Reply
  66. Marlene Somner says

    December 20, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    Tried this pattern and it was a blast doing it. Thanks for sharing your pattern with us.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      December 27, 2016 at 1:21 pm

      So glad you liked it, Marlene! 🙂

      Reply
  67. Laura Lane says

    January 24, 2016 at 4:54 am

    I've enjoyed using this pattern many times. Thank you!
    I made a pin that I'll be sharing on my blog tomorrow.
    https://www.pinterest.com/pin/257690409898392286/

    Please drop by and say hello!
    ஐღLauraღஐ
    Harvest Lane Cottage
    …doing what I can with what I've got where I am
    on a short shoestring budget!
    ~~~~~
    Please e-mail me if you'd like me to remove the link.
    lauraofharvestlane at gmail dot com

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 25, 2016 at 4:27 am

      So glad you like the pattern, Laura! I'm thinking of starting on some new ones myself. Thanks for linking back to me, I really appreciate it!

      Reply
  68. Anonymous says

    December 15, 2015 at 5:25 am

    I can't get the eyelet around the outside to come out right. Any ideas?

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      December 15, 2015 at 5:35 pm

      I'm sorry, I have no idea why it wouldn't come out right. Mine have always turned out fine with this pattern. Sorry!

      Reply
    • Joann says

      February 19, 2017 at 4:35 pm

      This is for Anonymous:
      I have made many dishcloths by this pattern, at least 50, or more. I have the problem you spoke of occasionally. I think the reason is the tension. It usually happens on the decrease end, so I try to hold my yarn tighter when doing the k2 together, yarn over, k2 together. That is where the eyelet holes are larger if I don’t hold my yarn tight enough. It’s a bit tricky, but it can be done. Hope this is helpful.

      Reply
      • Joy Kincaid says

        February 20, 2017 at 1:43 pm

        Thank you so much for this helpful reply, Joann!

        Reply
  69. Anonymous says

    June 27, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    Hi! I´m excited about starting my dishcloths, I just have a question, can I use acrylic yarn??

    Saludos from Mexico (:

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      June 27, 2015 at 4:14 pm

      I've only used cotton, but you can try acrylic and see how it turns out! I think the cotton works best, though. Hope that helps! 🙂

      Reply
  70. yasminr says

    April 2, 2015 at 1:06 pm

    Thank you so much for the pattern. It stitched up nicely. I used Debbie Bliss Cotton DK on 4mm needles.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      April 2, 2015 at 3:42 pm

      You're welcome! So glad it worked out well for you, and thanks for sharing the yarn and needles you used!

      Reply
  71. Crafts 'n' Skills says

    December 17, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    Dear Joy,

    Hope you don't mind me linking this page and your blog on my blog today. I am so fond of this pattern! I already made a few and I loved to join this pattern with my readers. I know a lot of them want to knit these cloths, but have trouble translating the used kniiting terms. I translated this pattern to my Dutch readers; hope you are ok with that? I linked you in both the post and the pattern-page.

    Hope to make so much more of these easy and lovely dishcloths!

    Blessed Holidays,

    Love from Holland

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      December 17, 2014 at 4:42 pm

      That sounds great! Thank you so much for linking to me!

      Hope your holidays are blessed!
      ♥Joy

      Reply
  72. Anonymous says

    September 4, 2013 at 4:14 pm

    I just finished another one yesterday! Funny how we do the same thing. I like to keep my hands busy.

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      September 5, 2013 at 6:19 pm

      I need to return to these. I haven't made one in awhile! 🙂

      Reply
  73. Michele says

    January 17, 2013 at 2:04 am

    my grandmother has made these for everyone in our family. she passed away two years ago and I was lucky enough to not only get her huge collection of knitting needles, but a bag of this exact yarn in various colors. I'm so excited to have found this pattern and can't wait yo make some 🙂

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 21, 2013 at 11:39 pm

      What a sweet story, Michele. 🙂 I hope you enjoy knitting these as much as I have!

      Reply
  74. Kirsten says

    January 7, 2013 at 1:13 am

    Hi. I know this post is old but I was wondering if there was any way to make it more rectangular/longer so it's more of a hand towel? Thanks! Love this pattern by the way! Working on my first one now!

    Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 7, 2013 at 5:09 am

      Hi Kirsten,

      Here's a link I just found by searching google…towards the end of the pattern, there's a suggestion for turning the dishcloths into a towel. It looks like the same pattern I'm using, so it might work! Let me know if you try it and it works for you!

      Reply
    • Kirsten says

      January 7, 2013 at 6:48 pm

      Hi Joy,
      I'm not seeing a link in your response. Thanks!

      Reply
    • Joy Kincaid says

      January 7, 2013 at 7:00 pm

      Oh, sorry, Kirsten–must have been distracted when I wrote that comment. 🙂 Here it is: http://groovy-mom.com/crafty/patterns/dishcloth.shtml

      Reply
    • Kirsten says

      January 8, 2013 at 12:05 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  75. Joy Kincaid says

    March 15, 2012 at 2:50 am

    Thanks, Rose Petal! I think this is a very good pattern to learn some basic stitches, and as you said, make something useful in the process. I hope you and your daughter enjoy knitting together!

    Reply
  76. Rose [email protected] says

    March 14, 2012 at 10:31 pm

    Beautiful! My 12 yo dd adopted from Liberia is trying to learn to knit…it's been way too long since I was a girl and knew some basic stitches. This is a great idea of something useful and simple to start on. Thanks so much!

    Reply
  77. Joy Kincaid says

    March 14, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    Thanks, Rose!

    Reply
  78. Rose says

    March 14, 2012 at 12:35 pm

    I love the colors!

    Reply
  79. Joy Kincaid says

    March 12, 2012 at 2:16 am

    Great! Glad you were able to find some at a good price. If you get a chance to try the pattern I hope you like it! 🙂

    Reply
  80. ~Babychaser~ says

    March 11, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    Thanks Joy! I found both the 2 and 2.5 ounce sizes on sale at Michael's this weekend for 1.25 each. I grabbed up 14 skeins! 🙂 I'm going to give it a try here in the near future. Thanks for the help!

    Reply
  81. Joy Kincaid says

    March 1, 2012 at 10:51 pm

    Hi Babychaser,

    Some of the Sugar 'n Cream yarn is 2.5 oz, and some is just 2 oz. The striped Ombre yarn (which is mostly what I've used so far) is just 2 oz., and I can get *almost* 2 dishcloths out of it. On the second dishcloth I can get a little over 3/4 done (maybe more) before I need to tie on some more yarn from another skein. With the 2.5 oz skeins you might could get two complete dishcloths out of that one skein.

    We have a little store in our area that has this yarn on sale regularly. I stock up then, because sometimes they can cost as little as $1.15 per skein (for the 2 oz size). So, if you're getting almost 2 dishcloths out of this one skein for $1.15, that's around 60 cents per dishcloth. (Not an exact price quote, since you're also needing to use a bit from another ball of yarn on the 2nd dishcloth, and it depends on the price of yarn in your area, but you can see that these aren't very expensive to make). I pretty much just make them for gifts. I enjoy making and giving them, and others seem to enjoy receiving them. 🙂

    Blessings as you await the arrival of your new little one!

    Reply
  82. ~Babychaser~ says

    March 1, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    I've been looking forward to trying these and am hoping to get some of that yarn with coupons this next week (assuming our little one hasn't made her appearance before then).

    I'm curious though… how many dish clothes can you get from a skein of that particular yarn? 1? 2? More? I'm wondering what I'll really need and how much they end up costing in the end.

    Thanks again for sharing this. I'm just getting started in learning to Knit and this will be great practice… maybe while nursing once the new baby and I settle in a bit. 🙂

    Reply
  83. Joy Kincaid says

    March 1, 2012 at 5:14 am

    Hi Trophy and Barb,

    I'm not really very familiar with the Knifty Knitter. I've never used one myself, but I know my mom has used them in the past.

    I have no idea how you would adapt a regular knitting pattern for the Knifty Knitter, but I did a quick google search and found a pattern for a "Baby Washcloth" that resembles a dishcloth. You can find it here:

    http://www.provocraft.com/projects/projects.php?prdindex=kniftyknitter&dsp=project&idnum=21

    And here's an article that leads to more information using the Knifty Knitter and finding patterns for it:

    http://crafts.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Knifty_Knitter_Patterns

    Hope that's somewhat helpful!

    Reply
  84. Trophy and Barb says

    March 1, 2012 at 3:58 am

    Do you know what a Nifty Knitter is? Is is a learning "tool" for young girls to learn how to knit. I honestly don't know what cast on and the rest of the instructions mean, but I wondered if you knew about this and if/how these dishcloths could be done on the knitter.

    Reply
  85. Joy Kincaid says

    December 2, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    Michelle,

    What a great idea! Thanks for mentioning it and posting the link! 🙂

    Reply
  86. Michelle says

    December 2, 2011 at 3:41 pm

    If you make it bigger, you can turn it into a baby blanket. http://www.knitting-crochet.com/disclobabbla.html

    Reply
  87. Diana says

    September 28, 2011 at 2:14 pm

    That's my favorite dishcloth pattern too! They are so fun to make, and they work really well for scrubbing too. Love the colors you used!

    Reply
  88. Joy Kincaid says

    September 28, 2011 at 6:12 pm

    Diana~

    Thank you for visiting and taking the time to leave such a lovely comment! I am just about to start some more of these…I love to make them for gifts!

    Reply
  89. Joy Kincaid says

    August 22, 2011 at 1:56 am

    Thanks, Nicola!

    I know what you mean about finding it difficult to actually use these for washing dishes! I wanted to learn how to make these because I think they'd make nice gifts. 🙂 I received some as a wedding gift years ago, and I liked the fact that they were something both pretty and useful.

    Hope the pattern works out for you!

    Reply
  90. Nicola says

    August 21, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    Gorgeous dishcloths! I have been knitting since I was 4 (30 now) & I have been admiring knitted cloths on etsy for a while now. I think I would find it very difficult to use something so pretty for cleaning. Going to knit a few up anyway. Thanks for the pattern.

    Reply
  91. Joy Kincaid says

    August 17, 2011 at 1:20 am

    Oh, I can understand that, Tanya! That happens to me sometimes. For some reason it used to be worse when I was a child, but now I am able to work on things sometimes (I usually feel better if I'm in the front seat, and as a child I had to ride in the back seat). I'm sorry you get motion sick!

    Wow, that's a long time to wait to use your gift! I thought I was the only one who did that! I'm notorious for hanging onto something because it looks too pretty to use! 🙂

    Reply
  92. Lilyofthevalley - Tanya says

    August 16, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    Yes, that would work, if only I didn't get motion sick in the van when trying to do other things. 🙂

    I thought I'd make it clear, I had a knitted dish cloth given to me as a bridal gift many years ago and just started to use it now. It was so pretty, it took me a long time to decide to use it. LOL

    Reply
  93. Joy Kincaid says

    August 16, 2011 at 9:28 pm

    Thanks, Tanya! Oh, I think they are so fun. The main time I work on them is when we are driving to see relatives. We moved two hours from my husband's parents, and we go to see them once a month, so I have time to work on crafts in the van. 🙂

    Reply
  94. Lilyofthevalley - Tanya says

    August 16, 2011 at 8:38 pm

    What delightful colours!! I've wanted to try making some, but ahven't yet got around to it, maybe this winter. I have one that was given to me for a bridal shower gift and I started using it and I like it. 🙂

    Reply
  95. Joy Kincaid says

    August 13, 2011 at 4:17 am

    Thank you so much, Mary! You're so right about the yarn therapy! I think they make such wonderful gifts, too. 🙂

    Blessings to you!

    Reply
  96. Canadagirl says

    August 12, 2011 at 8:41 pm

    I love knitted dish clothes. They are perfect yarn therapy. And I loved your photos of yours, so pretty. [o=

    Blessings in Him<><
    -Mary

    Reply
  97. Joy Kincaid says

    August 12, 2011 at 8:16 pm

    Sarah~
    Thank you! I really love knitting–I bet you'd like it!

    Lorena~
    Gracias! 🙂

    Jarka~
    You're welcome, and thank you so much for your kind words! I hope you like the pattern!

    TJ~
    Thanks for visiting and for following! I'm just picking knitting up again after 15 years!

    Reply
  98. TJ @ MeasuringFlower.com says

    August 12, 2011 at 4:46 pm

    Very pretty! I started learning how to knit when I was in 4-H, but I forgot since then, lol. 🙂 I'll pry pick it up again someday once things slow down. 🙂 Hey, following back from http://www.MeasuringFlower.com. Thanks for linking up to MondayMingle! Have a great day!

    Reply
  99. Jarka says

    August 12, 2011 at 7:11 am

    thanks for the pattern!!! I've knitted my first dishcloth some time ago, and since then, I wanted to cast on another one – and this is exactly what I wanted!!!

    I love the colors you're using:) lovely 🙂

    Reply
  100. ♣♠Lorena♠♣ says

    August 12, 2011 at 12:06 am

    El tejido a palillos es muy hermoso!

    kisses

    Reply
  101. Sarah says

    August 12, 2011 at 12:03 am

    These are beautiful, Joy! I love them! I need to learn how to knit as I would really like to make (and use!) these. I am going to bookmark this page as maybe I'll be able to give them a try this winter. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply

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