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Sewn Tubular Bind Off in the Round
The sewn tubular bind off is my absolute favorite for 1/1 (knit/purl) ribbing. This sewn bind-off is very similar to working a kitchener stitch, as though the knits were on one side and the purls on the other. It creates a stretchy edge that looks like the ribbing has just flowed right over it. When working this bind-off in the round, I do it a little bit differently from most tutorials I have seen. I find this way gives me a more seamless join at the end of the round.
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How to Work the Sewn Tubular Bind Off in the Round
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Start by cutting the tail to about 3 or 4 times the circumference of your edge and thread it onto a tapestry or yarn needle. If you’re working on something big, like a sweater hem, this can become way too long to work with easily. In that case, cut a smaller tail that you can work with, but you may need to weave in another piece of yarn later to finish your bind off.
Set Up
Make sure the first stitch on your knitting needle is a knit. If it’s not, move that stitch over to the end of the round and start with the first knit stitch. Insert your tapestry needle into the first knit stitch as if to knit, and then pull it through. For the first stitch of the round ONLY, move this knit stitch onto the right hand needle so it becomes the last stitch of the round.
Skip the next purl stitch, insert your needle purlwise into the next knit stitch, and pull through.
Go back to that purl stitch you skipped, and insert the needle purlwise into that stitch. For the first purl stitch of the round ONLY, move that stitch over to the right knitting needle so that it becomes the last stitch of the round. You can now move the right knitting needle out of your way, as you won’t need it again.
Now this is the really fun step. Bring your needle up from the back of your work, between the first two stitches. Twist it around, and insert it into the next purl stitch as if to knit. If this twisting motion is too difficult or the stitch too tight, you can break this up into 2 parts. First bring the needle all the way up between the two stitches, then insert it into the next stitch as if to knit.
Remaining Stitches
We’re going to repeat those 4 steps from the setup, but instead of moving stitches to the right knitting needle, we’re going to drop them.
Step 1: Insert needle knitwise into next (knit) stitch, and drop that stitch from the knitting needle.
Step 2: Skip next purl st, insert needle purlwise into next knit stitch and pull through.
Step 3: Insert needle purlwise into skipped purl stitch and pull through. Drop this stitch from the knitting needle.
Step 4: Bringing needle up from behind, insert it knitwise into next purl stitch and pull through
Repeat steps 1-4 until you are left with only 2 stitches on the knitting needle. These will be the first 2 stitches of the round, which you already partially worked through at the beginning. So now, you can just drop them off the knitting needle and your bind off is done!
Tubular Bind Off in the Round Video Tutorial:
Tutorial – Knitting with Beads, Using a Crochet Hook
Beads are a fun and easy way to dress up a knitting project. This method of knitting with beads lets you add them as you go, so there’s no need to plan ahead. It’s also useful when working with delicate yarns, or yarns that felt easily.
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Choosing beads
Beads come in lots of shapes and sizes. Be sure to choose a bead that has a large enough hole to fit your yarn. Most seed beads will work with lightweight yarns, but if you are using a thicker yarn you may need a bead with a larger hole.
Knitting with Beads Using a Crochet Hook – Photo Tutorial
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For this method, you will need a crochet hook that is small enough to fit inside your bead, but still large enough to grab your yarn. Note that you’ll be placing the bead before knitting the stitch, so the bead will actually end up on the previous row.
- Knit up to where you want the bead, then place a bead on your hook.
- Using your hook, remove the next stitch from the left needle.
- Pull that stitch through the bead. Depending on your yarn and hook, you may find it easier to slide the bead over the stitch instead.
- Place the stitch back onto your left needle.
- Knit your next stitch as normal. You may need to push the bead down slightly with your fingers to make room for your needle.
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Knitting with Beads Using a Crochet Hook – Video Tutorial:
Knitted Kitchen #41 – Bubble Stitch
The Bubble Stitch Washcloth is pattern #41 in the 2017 Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. Not to be confused with bobbles, this soft and puffy textured stitch creates raised “bubbles” all over the fabric. It also makes a really nice diamond design on the wrong side! The pattern includes photo and video tutorials for the knit 4 below (k4b) stitch used to create the bubbles.
The Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop is a knit-along event hosted by the Underground Crafter, and I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it. Together with a great team of designers and will be bringing you 48 washcloth patterns throughout the year. Each pattern will include a photo and/or video tutorial, so it’s a fun way to learn new stitches and techniques.
Lion Brand has generously provided us with yarn for our designs. I’ve chosen their 24/7 Cotton for all my washcloths and am really enjoying working with it. For more information about the event and links to the patterns, be sure to visit the main #KnittedKitchen post. I hope you’ll join in the fun!
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Bubble Stitch Washcloth
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Materials:
- 75 – 135 yds of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn – shown in Camel
- Size 6 (4mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- Cable needle of similar size. If you don’t have a cable needle, a double point needle will do.
- Yarn needle
Difficulty:
Easy – mostly stockinette, with one special stitch.
Sizes:
Instructions are written for a 9″ square, with changes for a 12″ square in [ ]
Gauge:
20 sts x 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette.
Abbreviations used:
- k = knit
- p = purl
- sl = slip stitch knitwise with yarn in back
- k4b = knit into the stitch 4 rows below the next stitch (See Special Stitche)
- RS = Right Side
- WS = Wrong Side
Special Stitch:
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Knit 4 Below (k4b):
Holding the working yarn at the back, remove next stitch from needle and drop it down 4 rows.
Insert right needle into the loose stitch as if to knit, underneath the 4 horizontal bars from the dropped stitches.
Note: If you are using slippery yarn or are not comfortable with letting the stitch drop freely, you can instead count 4 rows down and insert your right needle or a stitch marker into that row first, then drop the stitches above it.
Yarn over and pull through the loop, as you would to knit.
Note: If it is easier, you can place the stitch and all four horizontal bars from the dropped stitches back onto the left needle, and then knit them all together.
Recommended Resources:
Stitch multiples:
- The pattern section is a multiple of 4 stitches plus 1, and a multiple of 6 rows.
- The seed stitch border adds 4 stitches on each side, and 5 rows on the top and bottom
Instructions:
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Cast on 45 [61]
Seed stitch bottom border:
Row 1 (RS): K 1, (k 1, p 1) across.
Row 2-5: Sl 1, (k 1, p 1) across.
Main section of square
Row 6: Sl 1, (k 1, p 1) twice, p across to last 4 sts, (k 1, p 1) twice.
Row 7: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k across to last 3 sts, p 1, k 1, p1.
Rows 8-10: Repeat rows 6-7, then repeat row 6 once more.
Row 11: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 1, (k 3, k4b) across to last 5 sts, k 2, p 1, k 1, p 1.
Rows 12-16: Repeat rows 6-7 twice, then repeat row 6 once more.
Row 17: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 2, (k4b, k 3) across to last 4 sts, (k 1, p 1) twice.
Rows 18-65 [89]: Repeat rows 6-17 four (six) times.
Seed stitch top border:
Rows 66-70 [90-94]: Repeat row 2.
Bind off all stitches and weave in ends.
Chart:
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Note: This chart shows the same pattern as the written instructions.
Video Tutorial:
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I hope you enjoy the pattern. Thanks to Lion Brand for providing the yarn!
A downloadable pdf of this pattern is also available in my Craftsy store or on Ravelry, for a small fee. The fee for the pdf format is to offset the advertising revenue lost when you print or download the pattern rather than viewing it online.
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Knitted Kitchen #38 – Simple Cables
The Simple Cable washcloth is pattern #38 in the 2017 Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. If you’ve never tried cables, this pattern is a great introduction. They look much more intimidating than they really are! With this pattern and tutorial, you’ll learn how to make a basic “2 over 2” cable, crossing to the left and to the right.
The Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop is a knit-along event hosted by the Underground Crafter, and I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it. Together with a great team of designers and will be bringing you 48 washcloth patterns throughout the year. Each pattern will include a photo and/or video tutorial, so it’s a fun way to learn new stitches and techniques.
Lion Brand has generously provided us with yarn for our designs. I’ve chosen their 24/7 Cotton for all my washcloths and am really enjoying working with it. For more information about the event and links to the patterns, be sure to visit the main #KnittedKitchen post. I hope you’ll join in the fun!
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Simple Cables Washcloth
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Materials:
- 90 – 160 yds of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn – shown in Taupe
- Size 6 (4mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- Cable needle of similar size. If you don’t have a cable needle, a double point needle will do.
- Yarn needle
Difficulty:
Intermediate – Basic cables.
Sizes:
Instructions are written for a 9″ square, with changes for a 12″ square in [ ]
Gauge:
20 sts x 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette.
Abbreviations used:
- k = knit
- p = purl
- sl = slip stitch knitwise with yarn in back
- 2/2 LC = Slip 2 to cable needle, hold in front, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle. (See Cable Stitches)
- 2/2 RC = Slip 2 to cable needle, hold in back, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle. (See Cable Stitches)
- RS = Right Side
- WS = Wrong Side
Cable Stitches:
2 over 2 left crossing cable (2/2 LC): Slip 2 to cable needle, hold in front, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle. (See video tutorial)
2 over 2 rightcrossing cable (2/2 RC): Slip 2 to cable needle, hold in back, knit 2, knit 2 from cable needle. (See video tutorial)
Recommended Resources:
Stitch multiples:
- The pattern section is a multiple of 16 stitches plus 13, and a multiple of 4 rows plus 1.
- The seed stitch border adds 4 stitches on each side, and 5 rows on the top and bottom
Instructions:
Jump ahead to chart | Jump ahead to video tutorial
Cast on 45 [61]
Seed stitch bottom border:
Row 1 (WS): K 1, (k 1, p 1) across.
Row 2-5: Sl 1, (k 1, p 1) across.
Main section of square
Row 6: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 2, (k 2, p 1, k 4, p 1) twice [3 times], k 3, (p 1, k 4, p 1, k 2) twice [3 times], k 1 (k 1, p 1) twice.
Row 7: Sl 1, (k 1, p 1) twice, (p 2, k 1, p 4, k 1) twice [3 times], p 3, (k 1, p 4, k 1, p 2) twice [3 times], p 1, (k 1, p 1) twice.
Row 8: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 2, (k 2, p 1, 2/2 RC, p 1) twice [3 times], k 3, (p 1, 2/2 LC, p 1, k 2) twice [3 times], k 1 (k 1, p 1) twice.
Row 9: Repeat Row 7.
Rows 10-58 [78]: Repeat rows 6-9 twelve [seventeen] times, then repeat row 6 once more.
Seed stitch top border:
Rows 59-63 [78-83]: Repeat row 2.
Bind off all stitches and weave in ends.
Chart:
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Note: This chart shows the same pattern as the written instructions.
Video Tutorial:
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I hope you enjoy the pattern. Thanks to Lion Brand for providing the yarn!
A downloadable pdf of this pattern is also available in my Craftsy store or on Ravelry, for a small fee. The fee for the pdf format is to offset the advertising revenue lost when you print or download the pattern rather than viewing it online.
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Knitted Kitchen #33 – Star Stitch
The Star Stitch washcloth is pattern #33 in the 2017 Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. The striking texture is not only pretty, it’s also great for scrubbing. The pattern includes photo and video tutorials for the star stitch. It looks really impressive and complicated, but is actually much easier than it looks! We all love stitches like that, right?
The Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop is a knit-along event hosted by the Underground Crafter, and I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it. Together with a great team of designers and will be bringing you 48 washcloth patterns throughout the year. Each pattern will include a photo and/or video tutorial, so it’s a fun way to learn new stitches and techniques.
Lion Brand has generously provided us with yarn for our designs. I’ve chosen their 24/7 Cotton for all my washcloths and am really enjoying working with it. For more information about the event and links to the patterns, be sure to visit the main #KnittedKitchen post. I hope you’ll join in the fun!
This post contains Sponsored content and affiliate links (click for more info). If you click an affiliate link and then make a purchase, I may be compensated. You get the same great prices, and you will be helping to support this site!
Star Stitch Washcloth
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Materials:
- 95-170 yds of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn – shown in Goldenrod
- Size 6 (4mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle
Difficulty:
Intermediate – Repeating stitch pattern, with increase and decrease techniques.
Sizes:
Instructions are written for a 9″ square, with changes for a 12″ square in [ ]
Gauge:
20 sts x 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette.
Abbreviations used:
- k = knit
- p = purl
- sl = slip stitch knitwise with yarn in back
- star = star stitch (see Special Stitch)
- RS = Right Side
- WS = Wrong Side
Special Stitch:
Star Stitch: (See video tutorial) Purl next 3 stitches together but do not remove them from left needle. Yarn over, then purl the same 3 stitches together again, this time removing them from the left needle. This stitch is worked only on wrong side rows.
Recommended Resources:
Stitch multiples:
- The star stitch is a multiple of 4 stitches plus 1, and a multiple of 4 rows.
- The seed stitch border adds 4 stitches on each side, and 5 rows on the top and bottom
Instructions:
Jump ahead to charts | Jump ahead to video tutorial
Cast on 45 [61]
Seed stitch bottom border:
Row 1 (WS): K 1, (k 1, p 1) across.
Row 2-5: Sl 1, (k 1, p 1) across.
Main section of square
Row 6: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k across to last 3 sts, p 1, k 1, p 1.
Row 7: Sl 1, (k 1, p 1) twice, (star, p 1) across to last 4 sts, (k 1, p 1) twice. (9 [13] stars)
Row 8: Repeat Row 6.
Row 9: Sl 1, (k 1, p 1) twice, p 2, (star, p 1) across to last 6 sts, p 2, (k 1, p 1) twice. (8 [12] stars)
Rows 10-58 [78]: Repeat rows 6-9 twelve [seventeen] times, then repeat row 6 once more.
Seed stitch top border:
Rows 59-63 [78-83]: Repeat row 2.
Bind off all stitches and weave in ends.
Charts:
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Note: This chart shows the same pattern as the written instructions.
Video Tutorial:
Go back to written instructions | Go back to charts
I hope you enjoy the pattern. Thanks to Lion Brand for providing the yarn!
A downloadable pdf of this pattern is also available in my Craftsy store or on Ravelry, for a small fee. The fee for the pdf format is to offset the advertising revenue lost when you print or download the pattern rather than viewing it online.
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Knitted Kitchen #29 – Trinity Stitch
The Trinity Stitch washcloth is pattern #29 in the 2017 Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. This fun stitch pattern is sometimes also called raspberry stitch. It uses increases and decreases to create a series of small bumps or bobbles that look just like little berries. The pattern includes a video tutorial for the trinity stitch as well!
The Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop is a knit-along event hosted by the Underground Crafter, and I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it. Together with a great team of designers and will be bringing you 48 washcloth patterns throughout the year. Each pattern will include a photo and/or video tutorial, so it’s a fun way to learn new stitches and techniques.
Lion Brand has generously provided us with yarn for our designs. I’ve chosen their 24/7 Cotton for all my washcloths and am really enjoying working with it. For more information about the event and links to the patterns, be sure to visit the main #KnittedKitchen post. I hope you’ll join in the fun!
This post contains affiliate links (click for more info). If you click one of these links and then make a purchase, I may be compensated. You get the same great prices, and you will be helping to support this site!
Trinity Stitch Washcloth
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Materials:
- 95-170 yds of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn – shown in Grass
- Size 6 (4mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle
Difficulty:
Intermediate – Repeating stitch pattern, with double increases and decreases.
Sizes:
Instructions are written for a 9″ square, with changes for a 12″ square in [ ]
Gauge:
20 sts x 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette.
Abbreviations used:
- k = knit
- p = purl
- sl = slip stitch knitwise with yarn in back
- p3tog = purl 3 together
- RS = Right Side
- WS = Wrong Side
Recommended Resources:
Stitch multiples:
- The trinity stitch is a multiple of 4 stitches and 4 rows.
- The seed stitch border adds 4 stitches on each side, and 5 rows on the top and bottom
- 1 additional stitch was added simply to make it an odd number of stitches.
Instructions:
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Cast on 45 [61]
Seed stitch bottom border:
Row 1 (WS): K 1, (k 1, p 1) across.
Row 2-5: Sl 1, (k 1, p 1) across.
Main section of square
Row 6: Sl 1, k 1, p1, k 1, p across to last 4 sts, (k 1, p 1) twice.
Row 7: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 1, p3tog, (k, p, k) all in next st, k 2, p 1, k 1, p 1.
Row 8: Repeat Row 6
Row 9: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 1, (k, p, k) all in next st, p3tog, k2, p 1, k 1, p 1.
Rows 10-58 [78]: Repeat rows 6-9 twelve [seventeen] times, then repeat row 6 once more.
Seed stitch top border:
Rows 59-63 [78-83]: Repeat row 2.
Bind off all stitches and weave in ends.
Charts:
Go back to written instructions | Jump ahead to video tutorial
Note: these are the same pattern as the written instructions.
Video Tutorial:
Go back to written instructions | Go back to charts
I hope you enjoy the pattern. Thanks to Lion Brand for providing the yarn!
A downloadable pdf of this pattern is also available in my Craftsy store or on Ravelry, for a small fee. The fee for the pdf format is to offset the advertising revenue lost when you print or download the pattern rather than viewing it online.
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Knitted Kitchen #24 – Floral Lace
The Floral Lace washcloth is pattern #24 in the 2017 Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. If you haven’t tried lace yet, this design is an easy introduction. All the lace work is done on the right side rows. The video tutorial works through one of the lace rows and shows all of the different stitches used in the pattern.
The Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop is a knit-along event hosted by the Underground Crafter, and I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it. Together with a great team of designers and will be bringing you 48 washcloth patterns throughout the year. Each pattern will include a photo and/or video tutorial, so it’s a fun way to learn new stitches and techniques.
Lion Brand has generously provided us with yarn for our designs. I’ve chosen their 24/7 Cotton for all my washcloths and am really enjoying working with it. For more information about the event and links to the patterns, be sure to visit the main #KnittedKitchen post. I hope you’ll join in the fun!
This post contains affiliate links (click for more info). If you click one of these links and then make a purchase, I may be compensated. You get the same great prices, and you will be helping to support this site!
Floral Lace Washcloth
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Materials:
- 80-140 yds of Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn – shown in Lilac
- Size 6 (4mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle
Difficulty:
Intermediate – basic lace worked on the right side only.
Sizes:
Instructions are written for a 9″ square, with changes for a 12″ square in [ ]
Gauge:
20 sts x 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette.
Abbreviations used:
- k = knit
- p = purl
- sl = slip stitch knitwise with yarn in back
- k2tog = knit 2 together
- skpsso = slip 1 knitwise, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over
- sl k2tog pssc = slip 1 knitwise, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over
- RS = Right Side
- WS = Wrong Side
Recommended Resources:
- The German Twisted Cast On by New Stitch a Day
- The Decrease Bind Off by New Stitch a Day
- Knitting Decreases on Knitting Help
Stitch multiples:
- The actual flower motif itself is 9 stitches wide and 19 stitches tall.
- Spaced as shown, the 9″ square is:
- A multiple of 12 stitches plus 1 for the main section, plus 8 stitches for the border, making a total multiple of 12 stitches plus 9.
- A multiple of 28 stitches plus 25, plus 10 rows for the border, making a total multiple of 28 stitches plus 7.
- Spaced as shown, the 12″ square is
- A multiple of 20 stitches plus 13, plus 8 for the border making a total multiple of 20 stitches plus 1.
- A multiple of 28 rows plus 21, plus 10 for the border, making a total multiple of 28 stitches plus 3
Instructions:
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Cast on 45 [61]
Seed stitch bottom border:
Row 1 (RS): K 1, (k 1, p 1) across.
Row 2-5: Sl 1, (k 1, p 1) across.
Main section of square
All even numbered (WS) rows from 6-58 [82]: Sl 1, k 1, p1, k 1, p across to last 4 sts, (k 1, p 1) twice.
9″ square only: Row 7: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k across to last 3 sts, p 1, k 1, p 1
Rows 9 & 11 [7 & 9]: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 6, (k2tog, yo, k 22 [18]) once [twice], k2tog, yo, k 7, p 1, k 1, p 1
Row 13 [11]: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 5, (k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, skpsso, k 19 [15]) once [twice], k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, skpsso, k 5, p 1, k 1, p 1
Row 15 [13]: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 4, (k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, skpsso, k 17 [13]) once [twice], k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, skpsso, k 4, p 1, k 1, p 1
Row 17 [15]: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 3, (k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, skpsso, k 15 [11]) once [twice], k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, skpsso, k 3, p 1, k 1, p 1
Row 19 [17]: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k across to last 3 sts, p 1, k 1, p 1
Row 21 [19]: Repeat row 13 [11]
Row 23 [21]: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 4, (k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, skpsso, k 7 [5], k2tog, yo, k8 [6]) once [twice], k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, skpsso, k 4, p 1, k 1, p 1
Row 25 [23]: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 5, (yo, skpsso, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 8 [6], k2tog, yo, k 9 [7]) once [twice], yo, skpsso, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 5, p 1, k 1, p 1
Row 27 [25]: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 6, (yo, sl k2tog psso, yo, k 8 [6], k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, skpsso, k 8 [6]) once [twice], yo, sl k2tog psso, yo, k 6, p 1, k 1, p 1
Row 29 [27]: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 16 [14], (k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, skpsso, k 15 [13]) once [twice], (k 1, p 1) twice
Row 31 [29]: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 15 [13], (k2tog, yo, k 5, yo, skpsso, k 14 [12]) once [twice], (k 1, p 1) twice
Row 33 [31]: Repeat row 19 [17]
Row 35 [33]: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 17 [15], (k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, skpsso, k 17 [15]) once [twice], p 1, k 1, p 1
Row 37 [35]: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 6, (k2tog, yo, k 8 [6], k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, skpsso, k 7 [5]) once [twice], k2tog, yo, k 7, p 1, k 1, p 1
Row 39 [37]: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 6, (k2tog, yo, k 9 [7], yo, skpsso, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 8 [6]) once [twice], k2tog, yo, k 7, p 1, k 1, p 1
Row 41 [39]: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 5, (k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, skpsso, k 8 [6], yo, sl k2tog psso, yo, k 8 [6]) once [twice], k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, skpsso, k 5, p 1, k 1, p 1
Rows 43-49 [41-47]: Repeat rows 15-21 [13-19]
12″ square only: Rows 49-75: Repeat rows 21-47
Row 51 [77]: Repeat row 15 [13]
Row 53 [79]: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 5, (yo, skpsso, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 19 [15]) once [twice], yo, skpsso, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 5, p 1, k 1, p 1
Row 55 [81]: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 6, (yo, sl k2tog psso, yo, k 21 [17]) once [twice], yo, sl k2tog psso, yo, k 6, p 1, k 1, p 1
9″ square only: Row 57: Repeat row 7
Seed stitch top border:
Rows 59-63 [83 – 87]: Repeat row 2.
Bind off all stitches and weave in ends.
Charts:
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Note: these are the same pattern as the written instructions – do one or the other, not both.
Video Tutorial:
Go back to written instructions | Go back to charts
I hope you enjoy the pattern. Thanks to Lion Brand for providing the yarn!
A downloadable pdf of this pattern is also available in my Craftsy store or on Ravelry, for a small fee. The fee for the pdf format is to offset the advertising revenue lost when you print or download the pattern rather than viewing it online.
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Butterfly Stitch Washcloth Knitting Pattern
Welcome spring with a butterfly stitch washcloth! A simple pattern of slip stitches creates the floating strands of yarn that form this unique texture.
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Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop
The Butterfly Stitch washcloth is pattern #20 in the 2017 Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop, hosted by the Underground Crafter. Knit your way through 48 washcloth patterns throughout the year! Each pattern will include a photo and/or video tutorial, so it’s a fun way to learn new stitches and techniques.
For more information about the event and links to the patterns, be sure to visit the main Knitted Kitchen post. I hope you’ll join in the fun!
Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton Yarn
Lion Brand has generously provided all the designers in the blog hop with yarn for our designs. I’ve chosen 24/7 Cotton for all my washcloths and am really enjoying working with it. For this washcloth I used color #143D – Lilac
Modified Butterfly Stitch
This is not the most common version of the butterfly stitch. I modified it slightly so that all the work is done on the right side rows. To see a more common version of this stitch, check out this Lunchtime Live episode.
Materials:
- Yarn: 80 [140] yds Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn – shown in Lilac
- Needles: US size 6 (4mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- Notions: Yarn needle
Project Level:
Easy – Basic stitches and slipped stitches.
Sizes:
9″ square [12″ square]
Gauge:
20 sts x 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette.
Abbreviations used:
- k = knit
- p = purl
- sl = slip knitwise with yarn at back
- sl5wyif = slip next 5 stitches purlwise with yarn in front
- b = butterfly stitch (see Special Stitches)
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- RS = Right Side
- WS = Wrong Side
Recommended Resources:
Stitch Multiples:
- Butterfly stitch center section only: multiple of 10 + 7 [11] sts, multiple of 16 + 1 [9] rows
- Entire square: multiple of 10 + 15 [19] sts, multiple of 16 + 11 [19] rows
Special Stitch:
Butterfly Stitch (b): Insert working needle under the 3 loose strands below.
Knit through the picked-up strands and the next st together.
Instructions:
(Scroll down for charts)
Cast on 45 [59]
Seed stitch bottom border:
Row 1 (RS): K 1, (k 1, p 1) across.
Row 2-5: Sl 1, (k 1, p 1) across.
Main butterfly stitch section
Row 6: Sl1, k1, p1, k1, p across to last 4 sts, (k1, p1) twice.
Row 7: Sl1, k1, p1, k2 [4], (sl5wyif, k5) 3 [4] times, sl5wyif, k1 [3], (k1, p1) twice.
Rows 8-12: Repeat rows 6-7 twice, then repeat row 6 once more.
Row 13: Sl1, k1, p1, k4 [6], b, (k9, b) 3 [4] times, k3 [5], (k1, p1) twice. (4 [5] butterflies)
Row 14: Sl1, k1, p1, k1, p across to last 4 sts, (k1, p1) twice.
Row 15: Sl1, k1, p1, k2 [4] ( k5, sl5wyif) 3 [4] times, k6 [8], (k1, p1) twice.
Rows 16-20: Repeat rows 14-15 twice, then repeat row 14 once more.
Row 21: Sl1, k1, p1, k9 [11], b, (k9, b) 2 [3] times, k8 [10], (k1, p1) twice. (3 [4] butterflies)
Rows 22-70 [86]: Repeat rows 6-21 three [four] times, then repeat row 6 once more.
12″ size only – Rows 87-94: Repeat rows 7-14.
Seed stitch top border:
Rows 71-75 [95-99]: Repeat row 2.
Bind off all stitches and weave in ends.
Charts:
Video Tutorial:
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Knitted Kitchen #16 – Brick Stitch
The Brick Stitch washcloth is pattern #16 in the 2017 Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. This square uses a type of colorwork where you only work with one color on each row, and slip stitches are used to carry one color up into the next. The pattern includes written and charted instructions, plus a video tutorial.
The Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop is a knit-along event hosted by the Underground Crafter, and I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it. Together with a great team of designers and will be bringing you 48 washcloth patterns throughout the year. Each pattern will include a photo and/or video tutorial, so it’s a fun way to learn new stitches and techniques.
Lion Brand has generously provided us with yarn for our designs. I’ve chosen their 24/7 Cotton for all my washcloths and am really enjoying working with it. For more information about the event and links to the patterns, be sure to visit the main #KnittedKitchen post. I hope you’ll join in the fun!
This post contains affiliate links (click for more info). If you click one of these links and then make a purchase, I may be compensated. You get the same great prices, and you will be helping to support this site!
Brick Stitch Washcloth
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Materials:
- Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn
- 60 – 110 yds A (Cafe au Lait)
- 40-70 yds B (Taupe)
- Size 6 (4mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle
Difficulty:
Intermediate – slip stitch colorwork.
Sizes:
Instructions are written for a 9″ square, with changes for a 12″ square in [ ]
Gauge:
20 sts x 39
rows = 4 inches in garter stitch and/or 20 sts x 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette.
Abbreviations used:
- k = knit
- p = purl
- sl = slip purlwise with yarn at wrong side of work
- RS = Right Side
- WS = Wrong Side
Recommended Resources:
Stitch multiples:
- Smaller square shows a multiple of 6 plus 5 stitches for initial cast on. Larger square shows a multiple of 6 plus 7.
- Each square has a multiple of 6 rows. The pattern section is a 6 row repeat, plus 2 extra rows, and there is a seed stitch border of 5 rows on each side. The total number of rows should be as close as possible to 2 * (# of cast on sts + 6).
- For side borders, pick up 1 stitch for every 2 rows, plus one for the cast on edge and one for the bind off edge. This should be fairly close to the number of cast on stitches plus 6.
Instructions:
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Cast on 41 [55]
Note: When slipping a stitch (including for the selvedge), always do so purlwise, with the yarn held at the wrong side of the work. Right side rows will always start with a knit, and wrong side rows will always start with a purl.
Seed stitch bottom border:
Row 1 (WS): With A, p 2, (k 1, p 1) across to last st, sl 1.
Row 2: (K 1, p 1) across to last st, sl 1.
Rows 3-5: Repeat rows 1-2, then repeat row 2 once more.
Main section of square
Row 6 (RS): With B, k to last st, sl 1.
Row 7: P to last st, sl 1.
Row 8: With A, k 2 [3], (sl 1, k 5) 6 [8] times, k 1 [2], sl 1.
Row 9: P 1, k 1 [2], (sl 1, k 5) 6 [8] times, k 1 [2] sl 1.
Note: Twist the yarns over each other at the edge to help carry them up neatly. If you do it after the first knit stitch, it will be hidden behind the selvedge.
Row 10: K 1, p 1 [2], (sl 1, p 5) 6 [8] times, p 1 [2] sl 1.
Row 11: Repeat row 9
Rows 12-85 [115]: Repeat rows last 6 rows 12 [17] times more, then repeat rows 6-7 once more.
Seed stitch top border:
Row 86 [116] (WS): With A, k to last st, sl 1.
Rows 87-90 [117-120]: Repeat rows 1-2 twice.
Bind off.
Seed stitch left and right borders:
With A, and with right side facing, pick up 47 [62] sts along one side edge.
9″ square only – Rows 1-5: Repeat as for rows 1-5 of top border.
12″ square only:
Row 1 (WS): With A, p1, (k 1, p 1) across to last st, sl 1.
Row 2: K 1, (p 1, k 1) across to last st, sl 1.
Rows 3-5: Repeat rows 1-2, then repeat row 2 once more.
Bind off.
Repeat this section for the other side edge.
Weave in ends.
Charts:
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Note: these are the same pattern as the written instructions – do one or the other, not both.
Video Tutorial:
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I hope you enjoy the pattern. Thanks to Lion Brand for providing the yarn!
A downloadable pdf of this pattern is also available in my Craftsy store or on Ravelry, for a small fee. The fee for the pdf format is to offset the advertising revenue lost when you print or download the pattern rather than viewing it online.
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Knitted Kitchen #11 – Mitered Garter Stitch
The Mitered Garter Stitch washcloth is pattern #11 in the 2017 Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop. This square has a unique construction, highlighted by the ridges in the garter stitch. The pattern includes written instructions and a video tutorial.
The Knitted Kitchen Blog Hop is a knit-along event hosted by the Underground Crafter, and I couldn’t be more excited to be a part of it. Together with a great team of designers and will be bringing you 48 washcloth patterns throughout the year. Each pattern will include a photo and/or video tutorial, so it’s a fun way to learn new stitches and techniques.
Lion Brand has generously provided us with yarn for our designs. I’ve chosen their 24/7 Cotton for all my washcloths and am really enjoying working with it. For more information about the event and links to the patterns, be sure to visit the main #KnittedKitchen post. I hope you’ll join in the fun!
This post contains affiliate links (click for more info). If you click one of these links and then make a purchase, I may be compensated. You get the same great prices, and you will be helping to support this site!
Mitered Garter Stitch Washcloth
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Materials:
- 105-180 yds Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton yarn – shown in Grass
- Size 6 (4mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle
Difficulty:
Easy – Basic stitches, but an unusual construction.
Sizes:
Instructions are written for a 9″ square, with changes for a 12″ square in [ ]
Gauge:
20 sts x 39
rows = 4 inches in garter stitch.
Abbreviations used:
- k = knit
- p = purl
- ssk = slip slip knit (can substitute any left leaning decrease as desired)
- k2tog = knit two stitches together (can substitute any right leaning decrease as desired)
- RS = Right Side
- WS = Wrong Side
Recommended Resources:
Stitch multiples:
- Any even number of stitches can be cast on, but you will need to adjust the number of rows as well. The total number of rows should be 1 less than the number of stitches cast on.
- Both squares have a seed stitch border of 5 rows on the top and bottom, and 4 stitches on each side (these are included in the stitch and row counts mentioned above)
Instructions:
Cast on 45 [61], pm, cast on 45 [61] more. (90 [122] sts)
Seed stitch border (on left and bottom edges):
Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, (k 1, p 1) across to 2 stitches before marker, ssk, sm, k2tog, p1, (k1, p1) across. (88 [120] sts)
Row 2: Sl 1, k 1, (p 1, k 1) across to marker, sm, (k 1, p 1) across.
Row 3: Sl 1, k 1, (p 1, k 1) across to 2 stitches before marker, ssk, sm, k2tog, (k 1, p 1) across. (86 [118] sts)
Row 4: Sl 1, (k 1, p 1) across to marker, sm, p 1, (k 1, p 1) across.
Row 5: Repeat row 1. (84 [116] sts)
Main section of square
Note: The rows in this section start with a 4 stitch, seed stitch border (for the left and top edges) just like we have done in the other squares. Unfortunately that last stitch gets swallowed up by the garter stitch, so these borders will look just a bit smaller than the others. Alternately, you could do 5 stitches of seed stitch, but then these borders will be slightly larger than the others.
Row 6: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k across to marker, sm, k across to last 3 sts, p 1, k 1, p 1.
Row 7: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k across to 2 stitches before marker, ssk, sm, k2tog, k across to last 3 sts, p 1, k 1, p 1. (82 [ 114] sts)
Rows 8-80 [112]: Repeat the last 2 rows 36 [52] times, then repeat row 6 once more. (10 sts)
Row 81 [113]: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, ssk, remove marker, k2tog, p 1, k 1, p 1. (8 sts)
Row 82 [114]: Sl 1, k 1, p 1, k 1, (k 1, p 1) twice.
Row 83 [115]: Sl 1, k 1, ssk, k2tog, k 1, p 1. (6 sts)
Row 84 [116]: Sl, k 1, p 2, k 1, p 1.
Row 85 [117]: Sl 1, ssk, k2tog, p 1 (4 sts)
Row 86 [118]: Sl 1, k 2, p 1.
Row 87 [119]: Ssk, k2tog. (2 sts)
Row 88 [120]: Sl 1, p 1.
Row 89 [121]: K2tog.
Bind off last st. Weave in ends.
Video Tutorial:
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I hope you enjoy the pattern. Thanks to Lion Brand for providing the yarn, and to KnittinDeb, PrimrosePetunia, mjdawn, and Donna2368 for testing the pattern!
A downloadable pdf of this pattern is also available in my Craftsy store or on Ravelry, for a small fee. The fee for the pdf format is to offset the advertising revenue lost when you print or download the pattern rather than viewing it online.
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