Gargoyle Dishcloth

I like my gargoyles year round. I probably have half a dozen scattered throughout my house, perched on top of book cases and hutches, where they steadfastly do their job of keeping away evil forces. As it turns out, they are also a source of inspiration.

I like a little bit smaller dishcloth than most you’ll find out there, and the added advantage of that is that dishcloth cotton usually comes in 2 or 2.5 ounce balls, so you can make 2 of them from one ball of yarn!

Pattern has charted design for those that prefer to knit from charts, and text for everybody else. Gauge is not important. For a better looking picture, use the smallest needles you’re comfortable with. Add a spooky or goofy face to yours with scrap yarn.

$2.00, PDF file, instant download from Ravelry.

Paper Lanterns Dishcloths

This trio of dishcloths was inspired by the beautiful shapes and textures of paper lanterns.

I’ve always thought it would be wonderful to knit a bunch in various colors and use them as napkins for a party. They would be really nice rolled up with flatware inside and tied with a place setting card. Invite your guests to keep them as a memento of the party, which gives you an excuse to knit more of them.

PDF file contains the patterns for all 3 lanterns. $4.00

Traci's Crochet Collection 1

Crochet-Collection-1-cover, originally uploaded by TheHomeBody.

4 cute little bath and kitchen items, 1 new dishcloth to crochet. All are made with worsted weight crochet cotton and an H 5.00 mm hook. Includes tips on using nylon and acrylic yarns for making face and pot scrubbers. Also includes tips on making a larger or smaller dishcloth. PDF format. $5.00

45 RPM Adapter Dishcloth/Washcloth

This is a knitting pattern for a dishcloth or washcloth featuring the design of a 45 RPM Adapter. Easy knit and purl stitches, every row written out with choice of 2 borders. No charts included. Uses worsted weight cotton yarn and your choice of knitting needles. Gauge not critical. PDF format, instant download by way of Ravelry. $2.00.

Basket Rib Dishcloth - Free Pattern!

The example was knit with Sugar 'n Cream Stripes yarn in Lime Stripes, but any worsted weight cotton or cotton blend yarn can be used. With one 2 oz ball of yarn and size 6 (4mm) needles you should be able to knit two of these. Example is 7" square. Feel free to use larger or smaller needles to suit your style. Gauge isn't important, but you'll get a larger cloth with larger needles.

Cast on 34 stitches.

Row 1: Knit across
Row 2: K2, P30, K2
Row 3: (K2, P2) 8x, K2
Row 4: K4, (P2, K2) 6x, P2, K4

Repeat rows 1-4 10 more times, for a total of 11 repeats (44 rows).
Row 45: Knit across
Bind off. Weave in ends.

For optional hanging loop, bind off all but the last knit stitch. Slip last stitch onto G/4mm crochet hook. Chain 12, slip stitch to first chain, secure and weave in ends.

©2008 Traci Heiner for THB LLC , free for non-commercial use.