Free Pattern of the Week

This weeks free pattern is Log Cabin Dishcloth from KnitPicks.

Finished Measurements 11” Square
Needles US 5 (3.75mm) straight or circular needles

This dishcloth is knit in a style called Log Cabin. The central square is knit first, then stitches are picked up, one edge at a time, and the border is knit. Great for practicing a new skill, and knitting something useful at the same time. 

This dishcloth can be knit in any weight yarn, and to any size. To adjust the size, cast on the desired number of sts and then knit the same number of garter ridges. Remember, it takes two rows to make one garter ridge, but the ridges are easier to count in Garter stitch. Continue with instructions as written. The square can also be knit to any size by continuing to repeat the border section until desired size is reached. This is a great place to change colors and use up extra yarn from other projects. 

When picking up sts on the side edges, pick them up under the strands between the garter bumps. When picking up sts on the cast on and bound off edges, pick up under each stitch. If after picking up sts, you find you have one stitch more or less than the pattern calls for, don’t worry about it. As long as you are picking up sts as described, it should work out fine. 

Always bind off and pick up sts on the right side of the work. 

Two strands of yarn are held together throughout the pattern. 

Garter Stitch (worked flat) 

All rows: Knit. 

Directions

Using 1 strand each of C1 and C2, CO 35 sts. 

Knit 35 garter ridges (70 rows). 

BO to last st, but do not pull through. 

Cut C2, add another strand of C1, so that you are now working with 2 strands of C1, and PU 35 sts along nearest side edge. (36 sts) 

Knit 5 garter ridges (10 rows). 

BO to last st, but do not pull through. 

PU 38 sts along next edge. (39 sts). 

Knit 5 garter ridges (10 rows). 

BO to last st, but do not pull through. 

PU 38 sts along next edge. (39 sts). 

Knit 5 garter ridges (10 rows). 

BO to last st, but do not pull through. 

PU 43 sts along last edge. (44 sts). 

Knit 5 garter ridges (10 rows). BO. 

Finishing Weave in ends, block if desired. 

The Original Pattern can be found at http://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/Log_Cabin_Dishcloth__D55811220.html