Free Pattern: Irish Moss Washcloth

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WEEK 2:

If you’re new to knitting, then this Irish Moss Washcloth is perfect for you! This pattern is really more of a “how-to”. So it’s very forgiving. BONUS! You only need to know how to knit and purl. That’s it!!!!

The Best Part…

The Irish moss washcloth looks the same on both sides, subsequently, there is no right or wrong side! Even when you use multi-colored yarn looks awesome. This one, just like the Bubble Washcloth, you don’t have to do the crochet part of this pattern. You can just bind off and weave in ends, but I personally LOVE the look of the reverse single crochet (Video Tutorial coming soon) on this washcloth.

The washcloth folded up an place on a brown stone sink

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Pattern details

This pattern is written using standard U.S. terms. Basic stitch knowledge is assumed.

Finished Measurements (all are approximate)

One washcloth should measure 9″ X 9″ (after blocking with border)

Yarn

Lily Sugar’n Cream Yarn Solids – Coral Sea Ombre
One Skein should make 2 washcloths.

Knitting needle and Crochet Hook

Notions

Finishing needle for weaving in ends
Stitch/Place Markers
Scissors for cutting off and making fringe
Tag (optional) I use The Beam City for my external tags.

Terms to Know

CO: cast-on
K: knit stitches
P: purl stitches
RSC: Reverse Single Crochet
* * = Repeat instructions between * and * the number of times indicated

Special Stitches

Reverse Single Crochet (RSC): Chain 1, working from left to right, skip the first stitch, insert hook from front to back in next stitch to the right, yarn over, pull loop through stitch, yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook. You can also click here to watch a video and see a picture explanation [courtesy of Annie’s Catalog].

Gauge

The gauge for the Irish moss washcloth isn’t super important. I do tend to knit tight, so if you need, use smaller or larger needles or just simply knit your washcloth as long as it measures wide. (depending on how big you make the washcloth, you may or may not have extra yarn)

OK, ON TO THE PATTERN!

CO 40

Row 1: * K1, P1 * Repeat pattern between * * until the end
Row 2: * K1, P1 * Repeat pattern between * * until the end
Row 3: * P1, K1 * Repeat pattern between * * until the end
Row 4: * P1, K1 * Repeat pattern between * * until the end
Repeat Rows 1 -4 until your washcloth measures about 9 inches.
Bind off but do not cut yarn.

Next, get out your 4mm crochet hook….

RSC around the entire Irish moss washcloth. I did about 1 per knit stitch and 2 in the corner.

Should I block this?

Honestly, it depends on you. If you’re giving the Irish moss washcloth as a gift or selling them, I would definitely recommend blocking this piece so it has nice straight edges. However, if you’re not worried about it because it’s for you, you can simply start using it. Just be careful how tightly you pull as you block anything you make, the more you pull, the bigger it will be.

Making it as a gift?

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