This lace dishcloth knitting pattern is a great addition to my free dishcloth knitting patterns because it uses a pretty all-over chevron stitch pattern in a small, useful project.
If you have been wanting to try lace knitting but do not want to jump straight into a big shawl or sweater, the Sarah Dishcloth is such a good place to start. It gives you a chance to practice yarn overs, decreases, and reading a lace repeat without committing to a huge project. This lace dishcloth knitting pattern finishes at about 10×10 inches, so it is small enough to feel doable but still gives you plenty of practice with the stitch pattern.
The Sarah Dishcloth has an all-over lace chevron design that looks detailed, but it is still approachable for knitters who are ready to learn lace.
It is a practical little cotton project that helps you build confidence while making something you can actually use.
What Materials Do You Need for This Lace Dishcloth Knitting Pattern?
For this lace dishcloth knitting pattern, I used KnitPicks Dishie and size 5 3.75mm knitting needles. Dishie is a great cotton yarn for dishcloths because it holds up well, has good stitch definition, and works nicely for textured and lace stitches.
The Sarah Dishcloth finishes at about 10×10 inches, which makes it a nice everyday size for the kitchen. Since the chevron stitch pattern goes across the whole dishcloth, using a cotton yarn with clear stitch definition helps the lace show up without being too fussy.
This is also a nice project if you have been wanting to practice lace knitting on something low-pressure.
You do not need a giant amount of yarn, and you end up with a finished piece that is useful instead of just a practice swatch.
How Do You Knit the Sarah Dishcloth?
This lace dishcloth knitting pattern uses an all-over lace chevron stitch pattern to create that pretty wavy texture across the fabric. The lace comes from simple increases and decreases that work together to shape the chevron design.
If you are newer to lace, I recommend taking your time with each row and counting your stitches as you go. Lace is not hard once you understand how the yarn overs and decreases work together, but it does ask you to pay attention a little more than plain garter stitch.
The Sarah Dishcloth is perfect for knitters who are ready to move past basic knits and purls and try something with a little more detail.
It is still small, still practical, and still a great cotton project, but the lace chevron stitch makes it feel extra satisfying when you see the pattern start to appear.
What Other Dishcloth Knitting Patterns Should You Try?
Here are a few more dishcloth knitting patterns you may want to check out next:
• Damask Dishcloth
• Peace Dishcloth
• Dathan Dishcloth
These are all great options if you enjoy small cotton projects that are useful and easy to work into your normal knitting time. Each one gives you a different stitch pattern to try, so they are helpful if you like building your skills one dishcloth at a time.
The Sarah Dishcloth is especially nice if lace knitting has been on your list to learn. It gives you a pretty finished project while helping you practice the basics of lace in a simple, manageable way.
Sarah Dishcloth Free Pattern
Materials: Approximately 100 yd of Knitpicks Dishie yarn 190yds/100g
Needle Size: 5(US) 3.75mm straight needle
Gauge (tension): 22sts & 28 rows in stockinette stitch (knit the front side rows, purl the back side rows) to make 10cm square
Finished Measurement Laid Flat
10x10ins (25x25cms)
METHOD
This dishcloth is knit flat with simple stitches perfect for a first knitting project
Row 1 – [k2, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k2] across
Row 2 – purl across
Row 3 – [k1,yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, k2, k2tog, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k1] across
Row 4 – purl across
Row 5 – [k4, yo, ssk, k4, k2tog, yo, k4] across
Row 6 – purl across
Row 7 – [k3, yo, ssk, k6, k2tog, yo, k3] across
Row 8 – purl across
Dishcloth Instructions
Cast on 54sts
Knit 6 rows.
Work as follows:
K3, work in charted stitch pattern starting on row 8 a total of 3 times, k3
Continue until have worked rows 1-8 a total of 8 times then work rows 1-4 1 more time, keeping the first and last 3sts in garter stitch (knit every row).
Now work in garter stitch (knit every row) 6 more rows.
Bind off.
Weave in all ends and block as desired.
ABBREVIATIONS
cms – centimeters
ins – inches
k – knit
k2tog – knit 2 stitches together
p – purl
ssk – slip the next st knitwise, slip the next st knitwise, knit the 2 slipped sts together
sts – stitches
yo – yarn over
Have you tried knitting lace in a dishcloth before, or would this be your first lace project? Tell me in the comments because I would love to hear what you are working on next!
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