Description

Double-Stripe Ribbed Washcloth Knitting Pattern

by Liz Chandler @PurlsAndPixels

Add some color to your kitchen or bath by knitting your own double-stripe ribbed washcloths. Use an absorbent worsted-weight yarn, like the cotton suggested here. Then, you will have handcrafted home goods that are not only unique and beautiful, but also practical and absorbent.

A knit, purl rib pattern creates an ideal texture for washcloths. The simple pattern repetition also allows you to focus on learning color transitions. In this pattern, there is no need to clip your yarn between color changes; simply knit with the same, uncut strand of yarn each time you are instructed to switch colors. This technique will save you time when weaving in your ends.

Create these practical and stylish items, customizing colors to match your personal preferences. You can substitute almost any brand of yarn in this pattern successfully; just be sure it is worsted weight and made of 100% cotton or another absorbent fiber.

This knitting pattern contains instructions to make three sizes of ribbed washcloth: face scrubby, washcloth, and hand towel.

This is a Do-It-Yourself knitting pattern that you download as a digital PDF file after you purchase it. You will be able to save the file and print it. Please note: you will NOT receive a physical item.

How this Double-Stripe Ribbed Washcloth Knitting Pattern is Made

Materials

These washcloths are all knit with US No. 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles on worsted weight yarn. The patterns were designed with Lily Sugar ‘n Cream 100% Cotton Yarn. You can substitute almost any brand of yarn in this pattern successfully; just be sure it is made of 100% cotton or another absorbent fiber. 

Skills

This is an intermediate skill level pattern that requires a general understanding of casting on, knitting, purling, switching yarn colors, and binding off.

Size Notes

The face scrubbies measure 3 inches by 3 inches square, when complete.

The washcloths measure 8 inches by 8 inches square, when complete.

The hand towels measure 17 inches by 23 inches, when complete.

Ordering this Pattern

Order here with the purple “Add to cart” button at the top of this page. You will be able to use PayPal or Amazon to checkout. Or, if you prefer to shop on Etsy.com, you can also find this item there.

Care

If you use the materials suggested in this pattern, your final product will be machine washable. To keep your cloths looking their best, hand wash or machine wash separately on delicate cycle in cold water. You may tumble dry on low heat, but laying flat to dry is recommended, as cotton does shrink a bit.

Please note

This listing is for a digital download of my knitting pattern, and is not a physical item. You will be able to download a PDF file immediately after your purchase has been processed. If you have any trouble with your order, please email purlsandpixels@gmail.com.

This pattern is for personal use, gifting, and charitable donation of completed items. You may also sell handmade items created using this pattern. Do not copy this pattern and distribute it. If you’d like to share the pattern, refer your friends to my website, purlsandpixels.com/shop/, so they may obtain a copy.

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