Knitted Train Wheels Dishcloth
The Knitted Train Wheels Dishcloth is not just your ordinary kitchen accessory - it's a charming and functional piece that brings a touch of whimsy to your daily chores. With its unique design inspired by classic train wheels, this dishcloth adds a delightful flair to your kitchen decor while being practical for all your cleaning needs. Whether you're wiping down countertops or drying off dishes, this knitted creation will surely put a smile on your face every time you use it. So, why settle for a plain dishcloth when you can have one that's full of character and style? Add a pop of fun to your kitchen with the Knitted Train Wheels Dishcloth today!
With Dishie cotton and #4 needles, cast on 50 stitches (42 for P&C).
Row 1: (K1, P1) twice for side border, (P2, K2) across to the last 6 stitches, then P2, (K1, P1) twice.
Row 2: (K1, P1) twice for side border, (K2, P2) across to the last 6 stitches, then K2, (K1, P1) twice.
Rows 3 and 5: Repeat Row 1.
Rows 4 and 6: Repeat Row 2.
Row 7: (K1, P1) twice for side border, P2, *(K1, M1, K1, P1, M1, P1, K1, M1, K1, P2) repeat from * across to last 4 stitches, then (K1, P1) twice. Now you should have 65 stitches (54 for P&C).
Row 8 and all subsequent even numbered rows: (K1, P1) twice, *(K2, P9) repeat from * until there are 6 stitches remaining, then K2, (K1, P1) twice.
Rows 9 and 11: (K1, P1) twice, *(P2, K9) repeat from * until there are 6 st remaining, P2, (K1, P1) twice.
Row 13: (K1, P1) twice, P2, Make a 9-stitch cable cross as follows: slip 6 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, k3, then slip the center 3 sts from the cable needle back to left-hand needle; pass the cable needle with the reemaining 3 stitches to the back of work; k3 from left-hand needle, then k3 from the cable needle. *(P2, K9, P2, 9-st cable as before), repeat from * until there are 6 stitiches remaining, P2, (K1, P1) twice.
Row 15 and 17: Same as Rows 9 and 11.
Row 19: (K1, P1) twice, *(P2, K9, P2, 9-st cable), repeat from * until there are 6 stitiches remaining, P2, (K1, P1) twice.
Rows 21 and 23: Same as Rows 9 and 11.
Repeat Rows 13-24 for pattern until cloth is square, and you have just finished a cable row. Repeat Rows 8-12 one more time.
Decrease row: (K1, P1) twice for side border, P2, *(K1, K2tog, P1, P2tog, K1, k2tog, P2) repeat from * across to last 4 stitches, then (K1, P1) twice. Now you should have 50 stitches (42 for P&C).
Repeat Rows 1-6 for top border, then bind off in pattern.