A553 Knitted Dish Cloth - Raised Strip Square

Knitted Dish Cloth - Raised Strip Square

MEASUREMENTS

Yarn Required:

NEEDLES:

A pair of 4.00mm knitting needles.
Wool needle for sewing in ends.

TENSION:

22 sts and 37 rows to 10cm over patt, using 4.00mm needles.

RAISED STRIP DISHCLOTH

Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 44 sts.
Work 4 rows stocking st.
5th row: K1, yft, * P1, sl 1 purlways with yarn at front of work, rep from * to last st, ybk, K1.
6th row: P1, ybk, * K1, sl 1 purlways with yarn at back of work, rep from * to last st, yft, P1.
Work 2 rows stocking st.
Last 8 rows form patt.

Cont in patt until work measures 20cm from beg, working last row on wrong side.
Cast off in patt.

FINISHING

Sew in all ends.

Alternative Yarns

When substituting Lincraft Cotton 8ply, choose a yarn that can achieve the pattern tension of 22 sts and 37 rows to 10cm over patt, using 4.00mm needles.

A cotton or cotton-blend 8ply yarn is a practical alternative for a dish cloth, as these fibres are generally absorbent and suitable for repeated washing. Always work a tension swatch before beginning, as different fibres and yarn constructions can affect the finished size and texture.

Customisation Ideas

• Work the dish cloth in a single colour to emphasise the raised strip texture.
• Use contrasting colours for different sections of the pattern.
• Make a coordinated set using several complementary colours.
• Add a simple hanging loop to one corner for convenient storage.
• Adjust the finished dimensions by adding or removing pattern repeats while maintaining the stitch pattern.

Care Instructions

Follow the care instructions provided on the yarn label used for the project. Wash regularly according to the fibre recommendations and reshape while damp if required.

Allow the dish cloth to dry thoroughly between uses. For best hygiene and durability, avoid leaving it damp for extended periods.