Knitted Christmas Tree Dishcloth

The Knitted Christmas Tree Dishcloth is a delightful addition to your holiday kitchen decor! This charming dishcloth features a festive green tree design that brings a touch of seasonal cheer to your daily routine. Not only does it add a merry flair to your kitchen, but it also serves a practical purpose by helping you tackle those holiday dishes with ease. The soft, knitted texture provides excellent absorbency, making clean-up a breeze. Treat yourself or gift it to a friend to spread some holiday joy - either way, this adorable dishcloth is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you use it!

Gauge 17st = 4” stockinette (sz. 9 needles) although gauge doesn’t matter too much

Yarn
ball Sugar’n Cream Brand cotton yarn in raspberry (color A)
1 ball Sugar’n Cream Brand cotton yarn in black (color B)
For a more traditional tree, use green for color A and brown for color B

Notions1 pair size 9 knitting needles Blunt Needle

Finished Size 7” high; 6.5” at widest point (a “small” dishcloth)
Knitting Code de-coded
CO = cast on
K = knit
P = purl
Kf&b = knit into the front and back of the stitch
sts = stitches
BO = bind off

Tree
With color A, CO 2 stitches
K all
Kf&b twice
K all
K1, Kf&b (2 times), K1 [ **K1, kf&b, k to last 2 sts, kf&b, k1 Next row: K all** (work sts between ** 3 times) K all BO2, k1, kf&b, k to end BO2, k1, kf&b, k to end K all ] Work sts between [ ] twice more
**K1, k f&b, k to last 2, kf&b, k1 K all** (work stitches between ** 3 times more)
BO all sts loosely

Trunk
from bottom corner of tree, count in 10 sts from edge.
Starting here, pick up and knit 6 stitches with color B.
*K1, P1* for 6 rows
BO stitches in pattern

Ornaments
Add “ornaments” where you’d like with French knots or embroidery using color B or another contrasting color.

Finishing
Weave in ends

Enjoy!