Textured Rib Ridge Dishcloth — Simple Knitting Pattern for a Durable Cotton Cloth
The Knitted Rib Ridge Dishcloth is a practical, attractive cotton cloth that combines absorbency with a raised, scrub-friendly texture. This pattern uses basic knit and purl combinations to form defined ribbed ridges—perfect for drying dishes, wiping countertops, or gifting to a handmade-loving friend. It’s sized and squishy thanks to worsted-weight cotton and is suitable for knitters at the advanced-beginner level.
Rib Ridge Dishcloth Knitting Pattern
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Finished Rib Ridge dishcloth—textured ribbed pattern knitted in worsted-weight cotton.
Yarn: 100% cotton yarn – worsted weight (Universal Cotton Supreme used for this project)
- Yardage: 90 yards
Supplies
- Knitting Needles – U.S. 8/5.0mm (circular or straight)
- Scissors
- Locking Stitch Markers
- Regular Stitch Markers
- Block Mats and Pins
Abbreviations
- K – Knit
- P – Purl
- sts – Stitches
- * – repeat within * and *
Notes: The alternating knit and purl sequences create the raised rib ridges that give this cloth its texture and scrubbing ability. Work the pattern with a firm but even tension for best definition. Blocking is optional but can help even out stitches.
Pattern
Cast on 51 sts.
Knit 10 rows.
Row 1 (RS): K7, P1, *K1, P1* to last 7 sts, K7
Row 2 (WS): K8, *P1, K1* to last 8 sts, K8
Row 3: Knit across row
Row 4: Knit across row
Row 5: K8, *P1, K1* to last 8 sts, K8
Row 6: K7, *P1, K1* to last 7 sts, K7
Row 7: Knit across row
Row 8: Knit across row
Repeat Rows 1 to 8 seven times. Add 8 more rows of knit to complete the border edge. Cut yarn and weave in tails.
Block dishcloth (optional)