Knitted Yorkshire Terrier Dog Dishcloth — Detailed Knitting Pattern & Instructions
Make your kitchen chores more delightful with this Knitted Yorkshire Terrier Dog Dishcloth. This charming, dog-face dishcloth combines practical texture with an irresistible knit pattern that captures the character of a Yorkshire Terrier. The pattern includes chart and written instructions, yarn and needle recommendations for two yarn weights, and finishing tips so you can produce a neat, washable square for everyday use or to assemble into a themed set.
Finished sizes & recommended materials
- DK / Light Worsted Weight (with 4 mm / US 6 / UK 8 needles): finished square approximately 22 cm x 22 cm (8.5" x 8.5"). Recommended: Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash, Extra Creme Cafe.
- Worsted Weight (with 4.5 mm / US 7 / UK 7 needles): finished square approximately 26 cm x 26 cm (10" x 10"). Recommended: Cascade 220 (Aran).
Any needle and yarn size may be used—refer to the yarn label for the recommended needle—however different yarn/needle combinations will yield different finished sizes. If making multiple squares (for an afghan or coordinated set), use the same yarn and needle for every square to ensure consistent sizing.
Chart instructions
Work the chart as follows: on Right Side rows, knit the white squares and purl the black dots; on Wrong Side rows, purl the white squares and knit the black dots. Cast on 45 stitches and start at the bottom left corner of the chart with a Wrong Side row.
Written instructions
Cast on 45.
Work 7 rows of (K1, P1) to last stitch, K1.
Row 8: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 9 and all odd-numbered rows: K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P35, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1.
Row 10: K1, P1, K1, P1, K4, P5, K9, P4, K2, P4, K9, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 12: K1, P1, K1, P1, K4, P4, K9, P4, K2, P4, K10, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 14: K1, P1, K1, P1, K3, P6, K1, P1, K6, P4, K2, P4, K10, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 16: K1, P1, K1, P1, K4, P7, K1, P1, K2, P13, K9, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 18: K1, P1, K1, P1, K4, P24, K9, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 20: K1, P1, K1, P1, K5, P24, K1, P1, K6, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 22: K1, P1, K1, P1, K4, P26, K7, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 24: K1, P1, K1, P1, K3, P29, K5, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 26: K1, P1, K1, P1, K4, P27, K6, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 28: K1, P1, K1, P1, K3, P29, K5, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 30: K1, P1, K1, P1, K4, P27, K6, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 32: K1, P1, K1, P1, K3, P27, K7, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 34: K1, P1, K1, P1, K3, P3, K14, P11, K6, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 36: K1, P1, K1, P1, K3, P3, K12, P15, K4, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 38: K1, P1, K1, P1, K4, P3, K3, P2, K7, P13, K5, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 40: K1, P1, K1, P1, K6, P5, K6, P17, K3, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 42: K1, P1, K1, P1, K18, P15, K4, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 44: K1, P1, K1, P1, K17, P17, K3, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 46: K1, P1, K1, P1, K18, P15, K4, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 48: K1, P1, K1, P1, K18, P15, K4, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 50: K1, P1, K1, P1, K18, P5, K5, P5, K4, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 52: K1, P1, K1, P1, K19, P3, K7, P3, K5, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 54: K1, P1, K1, P1, K20, P1, K9, P1, K6, P1, K1, P1, K1
Row 56: K1, P1, K1, P1, K37, P1, K1, P1, K1
Rows 57-63: Work 7 rows of (K1, P1) to last stitch, K1. Cast off, weave in ends, and block to finished measurements.
Finishing tips
Weave in tails securely and block the square to even out stitches and achieve the stated dimensions. If you plan to use the dishcloth for heavy-duty cleaning, choose a washable, durable yarn and launder as recommended by the yarn manufacturer.
If you have the chart available, follow it beginning at the bottom-left corner as instructed above; the written rows correspond to that chart.