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Wheat Washcloth

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After all the spring color I decided I wanted to knit something a bit more natural. This washcloth knit using the seed stitch for a border and a wheat cable and bamboo stitch for the body is what I came up with. This washcloth along with my spring washcloth knit in honey colors (it does after all look like a honeycomb) would make an excellent gift with some oatmeal and honey bath products.

Wheat Washcloth Instructions
***Edit***
It was pointed out to me that Rows 1 & 3 should end PKPK, Rows 2 & 4 should start KPKP... if you do it as the pattern instructs there will be a slight glitch in how the top and side boarders match up and it won't be a true seed pattern. I will rewrite the pattern after I've done another test knit to see if there are any other things I missed.

K-knit
P-purl
yo- yarn over
Sl-slip stitch from one needle to the other

You need size 7 or similar size knitting needle, a cable needle or DPN and any natural looking cotton worsted weight yarn.

Cast on 37 stitches
First 4 rows K1 *P1,K1 repeat from * across the row
Pattern
1. (K,P,K,P) *yo, K2, pass the yo over both knit stitches repeat from * 2 more times, P2, K13, P2, *yo, K2 pass the yo over both knit stitches repeat from * 2 more times (K,P,K,P)
2. (P,K,P,K) P6, K2, P13, K2, P6 (P,K,P,K)
3. (K,P,K,P) *yo, K2 pass the yo over both knit stitches repeat from * 2 more times, P2, Sl 3 onto cable needle hold to back, K3, K3 off needle, K1, Sl 3 onto cable needle hold to front, K3, K3 off needle, P2,*yo, K2, pass the yo over both knit stitches repeat from * 2 more times (K,P,K,P)
4. (P,K,P,K) P6, K2, P13, K2, P6 (P,K,P,K)
Repeat pattern 8 times for a total of 9
Last 4 rows - K1 *P1,K1 repeat from * across the row.


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  1. KraftyKrautApril 6, 2010 at 10:12 AM

    Jenn, I have some Red Heart Eco-Cotton Blend yarn that would be perfect for this pattern. Thanks for sharing.
    Christel

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  2. AnonymousApril 6, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    Very nice!!!

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  3. JanetApril 6, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    Jenn, your wheat washcloth is beautiful
    Love Ya Girl
    Janet

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  4. Jenny, SwedenApril 8, 2010 at 3:04 AM

    Jenn, very nice and thanks for sharing!!!!

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