FREE PATTERN: Basic Diagonal Washcloth

Easy knitting. That's what washcloths are and that's why we see so many of them at craft shows and bazaars. We are re-imagining the basic washcloth.

We see it as a spa gift decked out with a sparkly ribbon and wrapped around a bar of glycerin soap. Such a thoughtful gift.

Make it a "green" gift by using Recycled Cotton yarn. This yarn has a tweedy texture and is made from the trimmings that are discarded during the manufacturing of teeshirts.

Here's the pattern for a Basic Washcloth:

• Needle size: US#6 
• Yarn: Recycled Cotton 

1. Cast on 4 stitches. 
2. First increase row: K 2, yo, knit to end of row. 
3. Repeat this row until there are 44 stitches on needle. 
4. First decrease row: K 1, k2 tog, yo, k2 tog, knit to end of row. 
5. Knit until there are 4 stitches left on needle. 
6. Bind off. Weave in ends.

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This is the classic, diagonally knit, garter stitch dishcloth. Most knitters can dash off one of these in an evening. Take this knitting along when you want a project where your hands are clicking but your brain is elsewhere.

Recycled Cotton Yarn -- 6 colors -- 185 yards/100 gram skein