Free Knitting Pattern: Irish Moss Diamond Dishcloth

Free Knitting Pattern: Irish Moss Diamond Dishcloth

I was looking for a small knitting project to use up less than half a skein of Stylecraft Kon-Tiki cotton yarn. On this occasion, I finally decided to pursue the dishcloth option. 

I have never knitted a dishcloth before, thinking that knitted dishcloths are somewhat of a waste of precious yarn, but as this particular skein, which has previously been utilised for many weekly knit swatches, looked already pretty tired and dishevelled from frequent use, the yarn finally needed to be turned into a permanent project. 

Framed by a garter stitch border to keep the fabric flat, the Irish Moss Diamond motifs are worked against a background of stockinette stitch. The diamond stitch motif is created through the variation of knit and purl stitches, making this pattern suitable for knitters of all skill levels.

 

As gauge is not important for this project and final measurements will vary depending on the choice of yarn and needle size, my measurements provide an estimate only. 

Including the garter stitch borders and after working two pattern repeats on size 4mm needles, my dishcloth measures 12cm x 18cm in total and required approximately 17g of Stylecraft Kon-Tiki (50% acrylic, 50% cotton yarn). 

Irish Moss Diamond Dishcloth

Free Knitting Pattern

Irish Moss Diamond Dishcloth Knitting Pattern 

Materials, Tools and Measurements

• For a dishcloth measuring approximately 12cm by 18cm you will require just under 20g of Stylecraft Kon-Tiki (50% cotton / 50% acrylic) yarn or any yarn of a similar composition (Kon-Tiki is discontinued, but the project is suitable for cotton yarns with similar attributes) 
• 4mm straight knitting needles
• fine darning needle (for sewing in yarn ends)
• crochet hook for creating a small chain stitch loop at the end of the bind-off (optional)
• blocking utensils (optional) 

Instructions

Cast-On and Set-Up

Cast-on 42 stitches in whichever method you like. 

Row 1 - Row 4: Knit

Irish Moss Diamond Pattern

Row 1 (right side): K3, *[p1, k1] x4, k6, rep. from * to last 11 stitches, [p1, k1] x4, k3.

Row 2 (wrong side): K3, *[p1, k1] x4, p6, rep. from * to last 11 stitches, [p1, k1] x4, k3.

Row 3:  K3, *[k1, p1] x3, k4, p1, k3, rep. from * to last 11 stitches, [k1, p1] x3, k2, k3.

Row 4 : K3, *p2, [k1, p1] x3, p3, k1, p2, rep. from * to last 11 stitches, p2, [k1, p1] x3, k3.

Row 5: K3, *k2, p1, k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, k2, rep. from * to last 11 stitches, k2, p1, k1, p1, k6.

Row 6: K3, *p3, k1, p1, k1, p4, k1, p1, k1, p1, rep. from * to last 11 stitches, p3, k1, p1, k1, p2, k3.

Row 7: K3, *k3, p1, k4, [p1, k1] x 3, rep. from * to last 11 stitches, k3, p1, k7. 

Row 8: K3, *p4, k1, p3, [p1, k1] x 3, rep. from * to last 11 stitches, p4, k1, p3, k3. 

Row 9: K3, *k6, [k1, p1] x 4, rep. from * to last 11 stitches, k7, p1, k3.  

Row 10: K3, *k1, p7, [k1, p1] x 3, rep. from * to last 11 stitches, k1, p7, k3. 

Row 11:K3, *k3, p1, k4, [p1, k1] x 3, rep. from * to last 11 stitches, k3, p1, k7. 

Row 12: K3, *p4, k1, p3, [p1, k1] x 3, rep. from * to last 11 stitches, p4, k1, p3, k3. 

Row 13: K3, *k2, p1, k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, p1, k2, rep. from * to last 11 stitches, k2, p1, k1, p1, k6.

Row 14: K3, *p3, k1, p1, k1, p4, k1, p1, k1, p1, rep. from * to last 11 stitches, p3, k1, p1, k1, p2, k3.

Row 15: K3, *[k1, p1] x3, k4, p1, k3, rep. from * to last 11 stitches, [k1, p1] x3, k5.

Row 16: K3, *p2, [k1, p1] x3, p3, k1, p2, rep. from * to last 11 stitches, p2, [k1, p1] x3, k3.

For a dishcloth measuring app.18cm in length work row 1 to row 16 of the above pattern one more time, twice in total.

Bind-Off

Before binding-off, work 4 rows in garter stitch (knit all rows). 

Continue to bind-off all stitches.

To create a loop for the dishcloth, bind off all stitches apart from the last stitch. Continue to work a crochet chain into the last remaining live stitch. When the crochet chain has reached the desired length, bind-off the crochet chain and attach the chain to the dishcloth to create a loop.

Weave in yarn ends, block (totally optional) and enjoy the washing up.  

This pattern is for personal use only and may not be reproduced for commercial purposes without permission. Neither may you sell any items made from the directions in this pattern.

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