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Free Knitting Pattern: Bright Stripes Dishcloths

Lion Brand® Kitchen Cotton
Pattern #: L10620
Rating: *****5.0 (based on 1 review)
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SKILL LEVEL:  Easy

SIZE: One Size
9 1/2 in. x 14 in. (24 cm x 35.5 cm)

CORRECTIONS: None
 

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Knit these colorful striped dish cloths with eight bold shades of our Kitchen Cotton yarn. This project makes a perfect housewarming or hostess gift! For a crochet version, see the Fiesta Dishcloths
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Color (A)
Kitchen Cotton

Click here to enlarge image and see more about item 831-114: Kitchen Cotton Yarn: Cayenne
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Color (B)
Kitchen Cotton

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Color (C)
Kitchen Cotton

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Color (D)
Kitchen Cotton

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Color (E)
Kitchen Cotton

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Color (F)
Kitchen Cotton

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Color (G)
Kitchen Cotton

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Color (H)
Kitchen Cotton

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To change colors, simply select color name from the drop-down above or else click the swatch you want to change and then click a color below
Kitchen Cotton
Vanilla Bubblegum Blueberry Blue Ice Hot Pepper Cayenne Snap Pea Pumpkin
Grape Tropic Breeze Licorice Citrus Kiwi Olive
*Kitchen Cotton (Article #831). 100% Cotton; package size: 2.00oz/57.00 gr. (99yds/90m) pull skeins

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MATERIALS
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QUANTITY PRICE ALT QTY  
•  831-114 Kitchen Cotton Yarn: Cayenne
   ball
$ 3.69  
Note: (A)
•  831-148 Kitchen Cotton Yarn: Tropic Breeze
   ball
$ 3.69  
Note: (B)
•  831-170 Kitchen Cotton Yarn: Kiwi
   ball
$ 3.69  
Note: (C)
•  831-133 Kitchen Cotton Yarn: Pumpkin
   ball
$ 3.69  
Note: (D)
•  831-157 Kitchen Cotton Yarn: Citrus
   ball
$ 3.69  
Note: (E)
•  831-103 Kitchen Cotton Yarn: Bubblegum
   ball
$ 3.69  
Note: (F)
•  831-147 Kitchen Cotton Yarn: Grape
   ball
$ 3.69  
Note: (G)
•  831-130 Kitchen Cotton Yarn: Snap Pea
   ball
$ 3.69  
Note: (H)
Lion Brand Knitting Needles- Size 6 [4.00 mm]   $ 3.60  
Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)   $ 3.59  
Additional Materials
MATERIALS NOTE
Materials are sufficient to make one each of Dishcloth I and Dishcloth II.
 

Bright Stripes Dishcloths

Lion Brand® Kitchen Cotton

GAUGE:

18 sts + 24 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS). 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.

DISHCLOTH I
With A, cast on 63 sts.
With A, knit 2 rows.
Begin Stripe Sequence, working as follows:
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2 (WS): K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.
Rep Rows 1 and 2, changing color following Stripe Sequence.

Stripe Sequence I
With A work 2 rows, with B work 2 rows, with A work 2 rows, with D work 2 rows, with A work 3 rows, with C work 2 rows, with A work 1 row, with D work 2 rows, with A work 5 rows, with C work 2 rows, with A work 2 rows, with B work 2 rows, with A work 2 rows, with C work 2 rows, with A work 5 rows, with D work 2 rows, with A work 1 row, with C work 2 rows, with A work 3 rows, with D work 2 rows, with A work 2 rows, with B work 2 rows, with A work 2 rows.

When Stripe Sequence has been completed, with A, knit 2 rows.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Hanging loop

From RS, with A pick up and k 2 sts at any corner of Dishcloth. Cast on 16 sts - 18 sts on needle. Without working any rows, bind off. Sew end to Dishcloth. Weave in ends.

DISHCLOTH II
With E, cast on 63 sts.
With E, knit 2 rows.
Begin Stripe Sequence, working as follows:
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2 (WS): K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.
Rep Rows 1 and 2, changing color following Stripe Sequence.

Stripe Sequence II
With E work 2 rows, with F work 2 rows, with E work 2 rows, with G work 2 rows, with E work 3 rows, with H work 2 rows, with E work 1 row, with G work 2 rows, with E work 5 rows, with H work 2 rows, with E work 2 rows, with F work 2 rows, with E work 2 rows, with H work 2 rows, with E work 5 rows, with G work 2 rows, with E work 1 row, with H work 2 rows, with E work 3 rows, with G work 2 rows, with E work 2 rows, with F work 2 rows, with E work 2 rows.

When Stripe Sequence has been completed, with E, knit 2 rows.
Bind off.

FINISHING
Hanging loop

From RS, with E pick up and k 2 sts at any corner of Dishcloth. Cast on 16 sts - 18 sts on needle. Without working any rows, bind off. Sew end to Dishcloth. Weave in ends.


 
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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beg = begin(s)(ning) k = knit
p = purl rem = remain(s)(ing)
rep = repeat(s)(ing) RS = right side
St st = Stockinette stitch st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side  


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Pattern Average Rating: *****5.0 (based on 1 review)
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Bright Stripes Dishcloths Reviewed by Thelma Westerley on 2012-03-20 *****
I teach an after school program at our Elementary School. We are making Tissue Holders for Mother's Day.these will compliment them perfectly.


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