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Garden rows: a simple dishcloth knitting pattern

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step right back into Grandma’s kitchen garden with this classic and simple dishcloth knitting pattern! The pattern passed down for generations is explained in this free written pattern here.

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Reliable and straightforward like Grandma’s garden rows, the Garden Rows dishcloth knits together from corner to corner in this classic pattern.

The Garden Rows dishcloth is beginner level pattern. Knit with garter stitch by knitting every row, you also add an increase each row, and a decrease in the second half.

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a simple dishcloth knitting pattern

This is a written pattern that will have you knit flat back and forth on straight needles (or circular needles if you prefer).

Materials:

Size:

8″ x 8″ square, instructions to adjust height and width are below

Gauge:

15 sts/30 rows= 4″ in pattern

Pattern notes:

This pattern is for a worsted weight dish cloth using a pair of US 7 (4.5mm) 9″ straight needles. I chose to knit flat with bamboo circular needles. You will knit flat back and forth, increasing 1 stitch each row. When you get the size you want, you will decrease one stitch each row instead. You can use another type of needle you find most comfortable. I also used the long tail cast on, but you can use a different method if you choose!

You can knit with any worsted weight yarn, as long as the gauge matches. The pattern is written for a 8″ x 8″ square. To make your dish cloth larger or smaller, add or decrease the number of stitches that end up on your needle before you start your decreasing rows. I recommend knitting your dishcloth slightly larger because cotton will shrink. Remember to take your time setting it up for the correct size you want!

You will cast on your stitches to the needle, knit in the pattern below until you make a square and then bind off the needles.

Make sure you watch my Knitting Basics playlist to see how to cast on, knit, and bind off. I also wrote a post for beginners learning to knit! If you would like to adjust the dish cloth’s length, keep in mind that you’ll need to increase or decrease the number of rows you knit. Tip: Check out this video on how to count rows as you knit in garter stitch. It’s very similar to this textured pattern.

>>This pattern is part of a beginner dishcloth knitting pattern eBook HERE!<<

garden rows simple dishcloth knitting pattern abbreviations (US) and skills:

co- cast on

k- knit

yo- yarn over increase (wrap your yarn on the needle before inserting into next stitch)

k2tog- knit 2 sts together as one

st(s)- stitch(es)

rep- repeat

rs- right side of work (Front)

ws- wrong side of work (back)

how to knit a simple dishcloth knitting pattern

CAST ON edge

CO 4 sts using the long-tail cast on. You can watch this tutorial on how to cast on using the long tail method. If you’re having difficulty with that, try this fun video and rhyme!

simple dishcloth knitting pattern

We’re going to knit this dishcloth from corner to corner, increasing each row until it reaches the size you want.

Pattern: k2, yo, k to end of row

Rep Pattern until you have 42 sts on your needle

Now it’s time to start decreasing every row.

Pattern: k2, yo, k2tog, k to end of row

Rep Pattern until you have 4 sts on your needle.

Note: You can count how many rows you have knit easily with this tutorial.

BINDING OFF


You will be taking the stitches off your needle one stitch at a time until the last stitch following this three step process:

  • Step 1: K 1 st
  • Step 2: K 2nd st
  • Step 3: Using your left needle, pass the first st on the right needle over the second st on your right needle, and off the right needle. You will now have 1 st on your right needle.

Repeat these three steps until you have one st left on your left needle and no sts on your right needle. You can follow this tutorial if needed. 

Next, you will pull your last st on your left needle to loosen it a bit. Carefully taking your st off your needle, cut a 2-3″ tail of your yarn. Pull the tail through the last st that you pulled off your needle and pull the tail to tighten and close the st loop. You can follow this tutorial if needed. 


weave in ends


Now we are going to weave in the yarn ends to finish both ends of the dishcloth.

Following the weaving in ends tutorial for the sides of your dishcloth from this video here, choose which end you are going to weave in first.

Thread your yarn needle with the tail of yarn and following the horizontal bumps of the row, weave the tail up and down down the row. I recommend going 1-2″ and then turning back the other direction 3-4 stitches.

Cut any of your tail that’s left. Repeat for the other end of your dishcloth. 

You’ve just knit an heirloom dishcloth from a simple dishcloth knitting pattern!

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When you finish your Quilted Fields Dishcloth I’d love to see it! Feel free to tag me on Instagram @fthisyellowfarmhouse. You can also email me at [email protected] with your finished picture or questions!

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