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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!
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.
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!
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.
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 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:
(my current favorite is Instructions:
k2Tog – Knit 2 Together, which decreases
That’s it! Enjoy making this simple and useful pattern for yourself or to share with others!
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My gramma used to keep us stocked in dishcloths every year! Thanks for sharing with Party in Your PJs!
What a sweet memory!
I’m a new knitter, very easy pattern to practice with and have something to show for it. Also good use for leftover yarn.
So glad it worked out well for you, Candy!
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.
So glad you like them, Teresa! They make wonderful gifts!
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
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So glad you enjoyed the pattern and that it worked out well for you! 🙂 Blessings to you and your family!
This looks like a great pattern! I’ve been wanting to expand my knitting and this looks like a great (and quick!) option.
Hi Kelsey! It’s definitely my favorite dishcloth pattern, and it’s so easy!
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!
Thank you, April!
I was just thinking about making some new dish cloths and found your link on Made By You Monday! Thanks for sharing the pattern!
So glad you stopped by, Roseann! Have fun making some new dish cloths!
I admire people who can make such beautiful things! I cannot! Thank you for sharing at Sweet Inspiration Link Party 🙂
That’s very kind of you! Thanks so much, Christina
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!
Thank you, Teresa!
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.
They’re so fun and easy to make! Thanks for stopping by, Nicole!