Stripes & Bands Texture
Cloths
Designed for Elmore-Pisgah by:
Maile Mauch
Editor & Design Director of:
http://www.clothslineezine.com
Supplies for Cloths:
Yarn: 1 skein Peaches & Crème knitting worsted solid
1 skein Peaches & Crème knitting worsted in variegated
Needles: 1 Pair Single Point & 1 Pair Double point needles
size 7-8 (US)
Crochet hook or tapestry needle
Scissors
Abbreviations
B4= Border 4 stitches (moss or garter stitch)
Ktbl= Knit through the back loop
RN= Right hand needle
Sl1pw- Slip 1 stitch as if to purl onto rh needle without knitting st
SL1k1= Slip 1 stitch as if to knit, onto rn without knitting st.
St= stitch or Sts= stitches
Wyib= With yarn in back
Wyif= With yarn in front
Solid Washcloth
Cast on:
Small cloth: 25 stitches
Medium cloth: 34 stitches
Large cloth: 43 stitches
B: Border in moss or garter stitch
Knit 1 inch of Border, then begin pattern.
Pattern:
Row 1: B4,p2,*wyib-sl1kw,p2*, B4.
Row 2: B4, k2,*wyif-sl1pw,k2*,B4.
Row 3: B4,k2,*ktbl,k2*, B4.
Row 4: B4, purl all stitches, B4.
These 4 rows create pattern. Knit to desired length, knit border. Bind off
and weave in ends.
Stripe Washcloth
Knit 1 inch of Border with color A , then begin pattern.
Pattern:
Color A:
Row 1: B4,p2,*wyib-sl1kw,p2*, B4.
Row 2: B4, k2,*wyif-sl1pw,k2*,B4.
Row 3: B4,k2,*ktbl,k2*, B4.
Row 4: B4, purl all stitches, B4.
Repeat Rows 1-4 for Rows 5-8
Color B:
Repeat Rows 1-8
Rows 1-16 are the pattern sequence. Knit to desired length, knit border
with color A. Bind off and weave in ends.
Designer Notes:
Great for kitchen and
bath. Team with black or tan towels for a great ensemble. This stitch
pattern creates a thick cloth, great for wicking moisture.
Samples knitted in:
Peaches & Crème Knitting Worsted: #2 Black, #5 Eggshell and
#176 Oasis Ombre Needles: Size 8 (US)
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Stitches Studio. All Rights Reserved
Contact Information:
Maile@k1p1keepingyouinstitchesstudio.com for questions regarding this
pattern.