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Knitting Soft Textured Multi-Colored Washcloths Free Pattern

Anonymous September 23, 2026

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight cotton yarn in four colors: green, pink, cream, and light blue
  • Knitting needles size US 7 (4.5 mm)
  • Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge:

18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in pattern stitch

Abbreviations:

  • CO - Cast on
  • K - Knit
  • P - Purl
  • BO - Bind off

Pattern Instructions:

Small Washcloth (Approximately 5.5" x 5.5")

  1. CO 26 stitches.
  2. Row 1: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end.
  3. Row 2: *P1, K1; repeat from * to end.
  4. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the piece measures approximately 5.5 inches.
  5. BO all stitches in pattern.

Medium Washcloth (Approximately 11" x 11")

  1. CO 52 stitches.
  2. Row 1: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end.
  3. Row 2: *P1, K1; repeat from * to end.
  4. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the piece measures approximately 11 inches.
  5. BO all stitches in pattern.

Large Washcloth (Approximately 18" x 12")

  1. CO 84 stitches.
  2. Row 1: *K1, P1; repeat from * to end.
  3. Row 2: *P1, K1; repeat from * to end.
  4. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the piece measures approximately 12 inches.
  5. BO all stitches in pattern.

Weave in all ends with a tapestry needle. Block washcloths to size if desired.


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