Lion Brand^® Cotton-Ease^®

GAUGE:

16 sts + 26 rows = 4 in. (10 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

skp (decrease) - slip 1, knit 1, pass slip stitch over knit stitch.

NOTES:

Both washcloths are knit following instructions for Mesh Pattern, with specific color(s) noted for each washcloth.

PATTERN STITCH
Mesh Pattern
Row 1 (RS): K1, *yo, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2: K1, purl to last st, k1.
Row 3: K1, *skp, yo; rep from *to last st, k1.
Row 4: K1, purl to last st, k1.
Rep Rows 1-4 for Mesh Pattern.

SOLID WASHCLOTH
With B, cast on 40 sts.
Row 1 (WS): Knit.
Work in Mesh Pattern until piece measures about 12 in. (30.5 cm) from beg, end with a Row 4 of Mesh Pattern.
Next Row: Purl.
Bind off.

STRIPED WASHCLOTH
With A, cast on 40 sts.
Row 1 (WS): Knit.
Work Rows 1-4 of Mesh Pattern. Change to B, work Rows 1-4 of Mesh Pattern. Continue to work 4 rows of each color until piece measures about 12 in. (30.5 cm) from beg, end with a Row 4 of pattern and A.
Next Row: Purl.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

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