- LevelBeginner
- Time3 hours
- SizeAbout 9 in / 23 cm square
- NeedlesUS 7 / 4.5 mm straight needles
Knit every row and you get garter stitch: soft, bumpy and good at scrubbing. It is the classic first project because you only need one stitch.
What you need
- Yarn: Medium (4) worsted cotton, 100% cotton. About 70 yd / 64 m, 1 colour.
- Needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm straight needles
- Yarn needle
Gauge and size
Gauge: 18 sts and 36 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in garter stitch. Not critical.
Finished size: About 9 in / 23 cm square
Abbreviations used
| Pattern says | It means |
|---|---|
CO | cast on |
k | knit |
BO | bind off |
st(s) | stitch(es) |
Before you start
- Garter stitch makes a ridge every 2 rows. 40 ridges = 80 rows.
- Fold one corner over to the opposite side: when the edges match, it is square.
The pattern
Each step is in plain words first. The short pattern words are under it, so you can learn to read both.
- Cast on 40 stitches using the long-tail cast on.Pattern words:
CO 40 sts with the long-tail method. - Rows 1 to 80Knit every stitch. You should always have 40 stitches.Pattern words:
Rows 1 to 80: Knit every st. (40) - Bind off all the stitches loosely and sew in the ends.Pattern words:
BO all sts loosely. Weave in the ends.
Stitches in this pattern
Not sure about one? Each link has plain steps.
Questions
Is the Garter Dishcloth pattern free?
Yes. The full pattern is on this page, and it is also free in the Crochet Counter app, where you can follow it with a row counter.
What yarn do I need for the garter dishcloth?
Medium (4) worsted cotton, 100% cotton. You need about 70 yd / 64 m.
How long does it take?
About 3 hours for a relaxed beginner.
Keep count with Crochet Counter
Garter Dishcloth is one of 14 free patterns in the app. Start it as a project and the row counter follows the steps for you. The core app is free, has no ads and needs no account. Pro is optional.
