The Easiest Knit Dishcloth - Free Pattern That Is Great For A Beginner!

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If you’re a beginner knitter and are looking for an easy knitting pattern (free, too!) check this one out. This is the easiest knit dishcloth pattern ever! It’s a project you can whip up during a couple of Hallmark Christmas movies, too (yes, I just might know this by experience! 🙂 hahaha)

So, if you’re stuck inside because of a pandemic or a snowstorm or just want to make something, grab some cotton yarn (like this) and let’s create!

Lemme tell you, these make really cute Christmas gifts to give to teachers, a host, a co-worker, a friend, a delivery person, your hair stylist; everyone loves them! Pair it with a Bath & Body Works holiday soap, and it makes a cute gift!

When we were growing up, our grandma always had these knit dishcloths in her home, and it wasn’t too long before we would learn how to make them ourselves.

Let’s talk yarn–

For years, I always used this Sugar and Cream yarn. It comes in solid colors, variegated colors . . . LOTS of choices. It also comes in a large cone. You can make a lot of knit dishcloths with this size cone!

Recently, I’ve come across this cotton yarn from Hobby Lobby. I absolutely LOVE it! There is such a variety of colors and variegations; there are 71 choices on Hobby Lobby’s website! Unbelievable! 🙂 Plus, I know that every other week, Hobby Lobby has all of their yarn 30% off, so I can grab whatever I need and it’s all on sale! Win-win!

One thing you have to remember is that the yarn has to be 100% cotton. It’s a must!

So, whatever yarn you choose, just be sure it’s 100% cotton, a yarn weight of #4, and have about 2-2.5 ounces to work with.

Grab some size size 7 or 8 knitting needles and let’s get started!

EASY KNIT DISHCLOTH:

Instructions: Cast on 4 stitches Row 1: Knit 4 Row 2: Knit 2, yarn over, knit across the row. Repeat Row 2 until you have 48 stitches on the needle. Row 3: Knit 1, Knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit to the end of the row. Repeat Row 3 until you have 4 stitches left on the needle. Cut your yarn leaving several inches.

Slide those last 4 stitches onto a crochet hook and loop the tail and last stitches one through the next as shown in the pics below. Pull tight to secure.

(or simply cast off knit wise)