If you follow me on the Pattern Street app, you might know that I had recycled a previously knitted sweater. I decided to use the yarn to knit some kitchen towels. This project comes during a perfect time, as I’m in the midst of taking a break from a few different WIPs.
The waffle-like stitch offers incredible texture while the i-cord provides a clean edge and loops for hanging. I used both the yarn from the recycled sweater and leftover yarn from the Orelia Drawstring Bucket Purse as alternating colors for contrast.
The Knitted Kitchen Towel with Loops for Hanging offers functional practicality and style and is the perfect quick knit project for summer. Knit a set for a housewarming or baby shower gift!
Ready to get started? You can find the free pattern below or find the pattern ad-free on Etsy.
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Materials
- 1 Skein of Peaches and Cream
- Color: Ecru
- 120 yds / 110 m
- 2.47 oz / 70 g
- Approx. 100 yards used
- 1 Skein of Peaches and Cream
- Color: White
- 120 yds / 110 m
- 2.47 oz / 70 g
- Approx. 10 yards used
- US 7 needles
- US 7 DPNs (for i-cord)
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
Finished Measurements (Approximate)
Width: 15″ (38 cm)
Height: 11″ (28 cm)
Gauge
5 sts = 1″
Pattern
With the Ecru colored yarn, CO 70 sts.
Main Body
Row 1: Knit.
Row 2: P4, *K2, P4; repeat from * to the end of the row.
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: P1, K2, * P4, K2; rep. from * to the last st, P1.
Repeat Row 1-4 until the washcloth reaches 11″ (28 cm). Bind off.
I-Cord Edging and Loop
Change to DPNs. Pick a corner, with the White colored yarn, CO 2 sts and begin knitting an I-cord onto the edge of the washcloth. Work your way around, and once you reach the start, continue knitting the I-cord for another 4” (10 cm) to form the loop.
BO and using a yarn needle, sew the finished I-cord loop to the start of the I-cord edging.
Watch video on how to knit and I-cord onto a finished edge:
Finishing
With a yarn needle, weave in all loose ends. Block if necessary.
Knitting Abbreviations
CO: Cast On
K: Knit
P: Purl
BO: Bind Off
rep: repeat
sts: stitches
DPNs: double pointed needles
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