The garter stitch dishcloth is super fun easy to make! This pattern is beginner friendly and whips up in less than an hour – perfect for that last minute gift!
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Today I am sharing a fun new dishcloth pattern with you – the garter stitch dishcloth. As the name implies, this pattern features the garter stitch which is the name of the fabric formed when you work the knit stitch on both the front and back of your piece.
To break up the monotony of the stitch, I added in two stockinette stripes in a contrasting color. The two stripes give the dishcloths a little more style without over complicating the pattern and also a bit of a retro feel… what do you think??
The garter stitch dishcloth is made with 100% cotton yarn and is super absorbent, durable, and stretchy. I hope you have fun with this pattern. If you’d like to give it a try, keep on scrolling!
A printable version of this pattern is available for purchase here.
Simple Garter Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
Materials
- US size 8 knitting needles
- 2 skeins of Lily Sugar n’cream yarn (one in Tangerine and one in Goldenrod)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Key
k – knit
Pattern
Cast on 33 stitches
With main color, cast on 33 stitches
Rows 1 – 8: knit
Cut main color, attach contrast color.
Row 9: knit
Row 10: k5, purl up to last 5 stitches, k5
Row 11: knit
Row 12: repeat Row 10
Cut contrast color, attach main color.
Rows 13 – 18: knit
Cut main color, attach contrast color.
Row 19: knit
Row 20: k5, purl up to last 5 stitches, k5
Row 21: knit
Row 22: repeat Row 20
Cut contrast color, attach main color
Rows 23 – 58: knit
Bind off. Weave in ends.
Block if desired. (Dampen dishcloth, and lay flat and shape. If using a blocking board, pin each corner in place to make defined corners. Let air dry.)
Enjoy!