Organic Dishcloth Free Knitting Pattern - Use these at your July 4th BBQ!

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Jimmy Beans Wool July 4th Organic Dishcloth

Specifications

Gauge / Size

Gauge 4 sts / inch in stockinette stitch
Approximate Finished Size - 8" by 8"

Abbreviations

K - Knit
P - Purl
sts - Stitches
st. st. - stockinette stitch

Directions

Cast on 31 sts
Row 1-4: *K1, P1*
Row 5 (and every other right side row): K1, P1, K1, P1, *K to last 4 stitches*, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 6 (and every other wrong side row): K1, P1, K1, P1, *P to last 4 stitches*, P1, K1, P1, K1
Repeat rows 5 and 6 until you have 38 rows completed (about 6" of st. st.)
Repeat Rows 1-4.
Bind Off

Finishing

Using the 1st Contrasting Color and your crochet hook, single crochet around the entire square, creating 2 single crochets in each of the 4 corners. See page 211 in the Vogue Ultimate Knitting Guide as a reference.
Using the 2nd Contrasting Color and your crochet hook, single crochet around the entire square, creating 2 single crochets in each of the 4 corners. See page 211 in the Vogue Ultimate Knitting Guide as a reference.
Using the 1st Contrasting Color and your darning needle, use the chain stitch embroidery method to embroider each of the stars. Repeat with the 2nd Contrasting Color (if desired). For help with this technique, see the Chain Stitch Instructional Article (and video)

Here is an instructional video describing the chain stitch embroidery technique by our very own Jeanne:

We hope you enjoy this free knitting pattern. This free pattern and the associated photographs are only for personal non-commercial use and are not for resale.