I designed the Lattice Cable Washcloth pattern for part 6 of the “Learn to Knit” series so that you can try cabling after learning the basics. The Lattice Cable Washcloth is a perfect pattern for the ambitious beginner that wants to try their hand at cabling on a small, as well as useful project. It uses only Knit and Purl, as well as cabling to create a beautiful pattern. Below you will find the written directions and a chart, as well as a video tutorial.
Difficulty level:
As the final project for the Learn to Knit series, this can be made by the ambitious beginner, as long as your comfortable with knit & purl, you should have no problems catching on. If you haven’t cabled before, I do recommend trying on a small swatch to get a feel for it prior to starting a project; or, you can be like me and dive on in anyways!
Measures:
9” x 9” / Gauge isn’t important
Stitches used:
Knit (k), Purl (p)
Back Cross (BC): Slip 1 st to CN and hold at back, k2 from left needle, then p1 from CN
Front Purl Cross (FPC): Slip 2 sts to CN and hold at front, p1 from left needle, then k2 from CN
C4B: Slip 2 sts to CN and hold at back, k2 from left needle, then k2 from CN
C4F: Slip 2 sts to CN and hold at front, k2 from left needle, then k2 from CN
Materials Needed:
Hobbii, Rainbow 8/8 (100% Cotton, DK 3 weight) “3 Nude” 60 yards
Size 5 (3.75 mm) Knitting Needles
Cable Needle (cn) or 1 double pointed needle (dpn)
2 stitch markers recommended / 4 stitch markers is optimal
Tapestry needle and scissors
Note: Pattern length can be adjusted by continuing to do more repeats. End with either row 10 or row 20 when you come to desired length. To adjust width, simply calculate the number of stitches in increments of 12 + 10.
Directions for Lattice Cable Washcloth:
Cast on 46
Rows 1-4: Knit
5 [RS]: K3, p40, k3
6 [WS]: Knit
7 [RS]: k3, p2 *p4, C4F, p4; rep * twice more, p2, k3
8 [WS]: k5, *k4, p4, k4; rep * twice more, k5
Pattern Repeat
Note: All RS rows begin with k3, p2 and end with p2, k3;
All WS rows begin and end with k5
← 1 [RS]: k3, p2 *p3, BC, FPC, p3; rep * twice more, p2, k3
→ 2 [WS]: k5, *k3, p2, k2, p2, k3; rep * twice more, k5
← 3 [RS]: k3, p2, *p2, BC, p2, FPC, p2; rep * twice more, p2, k3
→ 4 [WS]: k5, *k2, p2, k4, p2, k2; rep * twice more, k5
← 5 [RS]: k3, p2, *p1, BC, p4, FPC, p1; rep * twice more, p2, k3
→ 6 [WS]: k5, *k1, p2, k6, p2, k1; rep * twice more, k5
← 7 [RS]: k3, p2, *BC, p6, FPC; rep * twice more, p2, k3
→ 8 [WS]: k5, *p2, k8, p2; rep * twice more, k5
← 9 [RS]: k3, p2, k2, *p8, C4B; rep * once more, p8, k2, p2, k3
→ 10 [WS]: k5, *p2, k8, p2; rep * twice more, k5
← 11 [RS]: k3, p2, *FPC, p6, BC; rep * twice more, p2, k3
→ 12 [WS]: k5, *k1, p2, k6, p2, k1; rep * twice more, k5
← 13 [RS]: k3, p2, *p1, FPC, p4, BC, p1; rep * twice more, p2, k3
→ 14 [WS]: k5, *k2, p2, k4, p2, k2; rep * twice more, k5
← 15 [RS]: k3, p2, *p2, FPC, p2, BC, p2; rep * twice more, p2, k3
→ 16 [WS]: k5, *k3, p2, k2, p2, k3; rep * twice more, k5
← 17 [RS]: k3, p2, *p3, FPC, BC, p3; rep * twice more, p2, k3
→ 18 [WS]: k5, *k4, p4, k4; rep * twice more, k5
← 19 [RS]: k3, p2, *p4, C4F, p4; rep * twice more, p2, k3
→ 20 [WS]: k5, *k4, p4, k4; rep * twice more, k5
Repeat Pattern Repeat rows 1-20 once more
Finishing Rows:
1. [RS]: K3, p40, k3
2. Knit 3 rows
3. Bind off your washcloth knit wise and then weave in ends
Here’s the link to the video tutorial for you: https://youtu.be/_h0j-qid0PQ
If you’d like a printable pdf, you can download it below or grab it from Ravelry here.
I hope you enjoyed this dishcloth pattern as much as I did. Please remember to subscribe to the YouTube channel and tag me on your makes @handmadebystacyj. I love to see them!
Thank you!
💕 Stacy J
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