Cozy Knitted Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon Washcloth — Free Pattern & Measurements

The Knitted Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon Washcloth is a practical and heartfelt project that makes a useful bathroom accessory and a meaningful gift. Worked in 100% cotton with a textured ribbon motif, this small washcloth is quick to knit and thoughtful to give to friends, family, or fundraisers to show support for those affected by cancer.

Knitted washcloth featuring a raised awareness ribbon motif — a cozy, usable symbol of support.

Finished Dimensions: approx. 7.5" x 8" (19cm x 20cm)

Materials:

Yarn: 1.5 oz., 60 yards (43g, 50m) 100% cotton, Worsted weight 4-ply (or 10-ply for UK, NZ, AU)

Suggested brands:

• Lily Sugar 'n Cream
• Walmart Peaches & Creme
• Bernat Handicrafter DeLux

Needles:

• U.S. - Size 6
• UK / Canada - Size 8
• Metric - Size 4.0mm

Definitions / Abbreviations:

• k = knit (Example - “k3” means to knit 3 stitches)
• p = purl (Example - “p5” means to purl 5 stitches)

Directions:

Cast on 37 stitches, leaving at least 6 inches [15cm] of yarn to be woven in when done.

Rows:1-4: knit across Row 32: knit across

Row 5: k3, p31, k3 Row 33: k3, p12, k7, p12, k3

Row 6: knit across Row 34: knit across

Row 7: k3, p11, k1, p7, k1, p11, k3 Row 35: k3, p11, k9, p11, k3

Row 8: knit across Row 36: knit across

Row 9: k3, p10, k3, p5, k3, p10, k3 Row 37: k3, p11, k9, p11, k3

Row 10: knit across Row 38: knit across

Row 11: k3, p9, k4, p5, k4, p9, k3 Row 39: k3, p10, k5, p1, k5, p10, k3

Row 12: knit across Row 40: knit across

Row 13: k3, p8, k6, p3, k6, p8, k3 Row 41: k3, p10, k5, p1, k5, p10, k3

Row 14: knit across Row 42: knit across

Row 15: k3, p7, k7, p3, k7, p7, k3 Row 43: k3, p9, k5, p3, k5, p9, k3

Row 16: knit across Row 44: knit across

Row 17: k3, p8, k7, p1, k7, p8, k3 Row 45: k3, p9, k5, p3, k5, p9, k3

Row 18: knit across Row 46: knit across

Row 19: k3, p9, k13, p9, k3 Row 47: k3, p9, k4, p5, k4, p9, k3

Row 20: knit across Row 48: knit across

Row 21: k3, p10, k11, p10, k3 Row 49: k3, p9, k4, p5, k4, p9, k3

Row 22: knit across Row 50: knit across

Row 23: k3, p11, k9, p11, k3 Row 51: k3, p9, k3, p7, k3, p9, k3

Row 24: knit across Row 52: knit across

Row 25: k3, p12, k7, p12, k3 Row 53: k3, p10, k3, p5, k3, p10, k3

Row 26: knit across Row 54: knit across

Row 27: k3, p12, k7, p12, k3 Row 55: k3, p12, k7, p12, k3

Row 28: knit across Row 56: knit across

Row 29: k3, p13, k5, p13, k3 Row 57: k3, p31, k3

Row 30: knit across Rows 58-61: knit across

Row 31: k3, p12, k7, p12, k3 Bind off

Finishing:

Cut yarn end to at least 6 inches [15cm] length and pull through last loop.

Using a crochet hook or tapestry needle, weave in the loose ends.