Live Love Mom

by: Stephanie Noircent

It's that time of year! The holidays are upon us, and knitters might be hard-pressed to craft that perfect gift for their loved ones. It's too late to start sweaters, you can maybe get one scarf done, and blankets also take a long time to craft. What's something you can craft multiple items in a day and give out as a gift? A dishcloth, of course!

This pattern doubles as a washcloth, so you can use it any way you please. You can also make a bunch for yourself! With this textured pattern, you're sure to wash away all the dirt and grime to your heart's content. 

For this pattern, I used Bernat Handicrafter cotton yarn in neptune ombre. I used two US size 7 straight needles. You can use either one of these two patterns, depending on the size you want.

Pattern #1

1. Cast on four stitches. 
2. Knit 2, yarn over, knit to end of row. 
3. Repeat this until 50 stitches on the needle. 
4. To decrease, knit 1, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit to end of row. 
5. Keep repeating until you reach 4 stitches, then bind off.
6. Cut off the ends.

Pattern #2

1. Cast on 4 stitches.
2. Then k2, yo, k1.
3. Do this every row until 42 stitches on needle 
4. Then start decreasing as follows: k1, k2tog, yo. 
5. Do this every row until back to 4 stitches, then cast off.
6. Weave in the ends.