Free Pattern of the Week!

This weeks Free pattern is Fishbones Dishcloth from KnitPicks.

Finished Measurements 9.5x9”
Needles US 7 (4.5mm) straight or circular needles, or size to obtain gauge

Notes: The Fishbone dishcloth uses a very simple slipped stitch pattern to create a nice visual effect. It is very easy and is a good choice for beginner knitters or for knitters trying a slipped stitch pattern for the first time. The high relief textures makes for a very useful dishcloth. 

Garter stitch All rows: knit. 

Diagonal Herringbone pattern (worked flat, over a multiple of 6 sts) 

Row 1 and all odd numbered rows (WS): purl. 

Row 2: *sl3, K3; repeat from *. 

Row 4: K1, *sl3, K3; repeat from *, end sl3, K2. 

Row 6: K2, *sl3, K3; repeat from *, end sl3, K1. 

Row 8: *K3, sl3; repeat from *. Row 10: sl1, *K3, sl3; repeat from *, end K3, sl2. 

Row 12: sl2, *K3, sl3; repeat from *, end K3, sl1. 

Directions 

Cast on 46 sts. 

Work 10 rows in garter stitch 

Row 1 and all odd numbered rows (WS): K5 p to last 5 sts, K5. 

Row 2: K5, *sl3, K3; repeat from * 6 times, K5. 

Row 4: K5, K1, *sl3, K3; repeat from * 5 times, sl3, K2, K5. 

Row 6: K5, K2, *sl3, K3; repeat from * 5 times, sl3, K1, K5. 

Row 8: K5, *K3, sl3; repeat from * 6 times, K5. 

Row 10: K5, sl1, *K3, sl3; repeat from * 5 times, K3, sl2, K5. 

Row 12: K5, sl2, *K3, sl3; repeat from * 5 times, K3, sl1, K5. 

Repeat rows 1-12 another 3 times. 

Work 10 rows in garter stitch. Bind off. 

Finishing Weave in ends, wash and block gently. 

The Original Pattern can be found at
http://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/Fishbones_Dishcloth_Pattern__D55818220.html