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Windowpane Dishcloth

I got this pretty pattern from: http://makingitwithhelp.blogspot.com/2012/10/windowpanes-knitted-dishcloth-pattern.html

Unfortunately, I do not have time to answer questions about this pattern. I hope it is accurate and that you enjoy.

Seed stitch:  Knit the purl stitches and purl the knit stitches 

Having a seed stitch border (2 rows at the beginning and end as well as 3 stitches at the beginning and end of every row) will help your washcloth to lay flat and have a nice drape.

Cast on 36 stitches. 
Work seed stitch for 6 rows for Border as follows:
Row 1) *k1, p1; rep from *
Row 2) *p1, k1; rep from *

Body
Side borders: Begin and end each row in seed st (5 sts). Instructions for pattern between the side borders: Work bottom border. Work bottom border. 

Row 1: K1, *P4, K1* across. 
Row 2: P1, *K4, P1* across. 
Row 3: K1, *P4, K1* across. 
Row 4: P1, *K4, P1* across. 
Row 5: Knit across. 
Row 6: P1, *K4, P1* across. 
Repeat these six rows six times. 
Work top border. 
Bind off in knit stitch. 
Weave in yarn ends. Block. 






Elle's Slip Stitch Washcloth

Unfortunately, I do not have time to answer questions about this pattern. I hope it is accurate and that you enjoy.

Seed stitch:  Knit the purl stitches and purl the knit stitches 

Having a seed stitch border (2 rows at the beginning and end as well as 3 stitches at the beginning and end of every row) will help your washcloth to lay flat and have a nice drape.

Worked on an odd # of stitches
Cast on 39 stitches. 
Work seed stitch for 2 rows for Border as follows:
Row 1) *k1, p1; rep from *
Row 2) *p1, k1; rep from *

Body
Row 1) Work 3 stitches in seed stitch, Knit to last 3 stitches, 
Row 2) Work 3 stitches in seed stitch, K1, *sl1 purlwise, k1, rep from * work to last 4 stitches, k1 and then work seed stitch on last 3 stitches
Row 3) Work 3 stitches in seed stitch, Knit to last 3 stitches, 
Row 4) Work 3 stitches in seed stitch, K2 *sl1 purlwise, K1, rep from* K2, work last 3 stitches in seed stitch



Daisy Stitch Washcloth

Unfortunately, I do not have time to answer questions about this pattern. I hope it is accurate and that you enjoy.

Seed stitch:  Knit the purl stitches and purl the knit stitches 

Having a seed stitch border (2 rows at the beginning and end as well as 3 stitches at the beginning and end of every row) will help your washcloth to lay flat and have a nice drape.

Multiple of 4 & 1
Cast on 39 stitches. 
Work seed stitch for 2 rows for Border as follows:
Row 1) *k1, p1; rep from *
Row 2) *p1, k1; rep from *

Body
Rows 1 & 3) Work 3 stitches in seed stitch, Knit to last 3 stitches, Work 3 stitches in seed stitch
Row 2) Work 3 stitches in seed stitch, K1 *P3tog, (do NOT remove from needle), yo, Purl same 3 stitches together , knit 1* Repeat from * to last 3 stitches. Work 3 stitches in seed stitch
Row 4) Work 3 stitches in seed stitch, K1, P1, K1 *P3 tog, yo, P same 3 sts tog, K1* Repeat from * to last 5 stitches p1, k1, Work 3 stitches in seed stitch


Elle's Checkerboard Washcloth

Unfortunately, I do not have time to answer questions about this pattern. I hope it is accurate and that you enjoy.

Seed stitch:  Knit the purl stitches and purl the knit stitches 

Having a seed stitch border (2 rows at the beginning and end as well as 3 stitches at the beginning and end of every row) will help your washcloth to lay flat and have a nice drape.

Cast on 36 stitches. 
Work seed stitch for 2 rows for Border as follows:
Row 1) *k1, p1; rep from *
Row 2) *p1, k1; rep from *

Body 
Rows 1 to 5: Work 3 stitches in seed stitch *Knit 5, Purl 5, repeat from * to last 3 stitches. Work 3 stitches in seed stitch 
Rows 6 to 10: Work 3 stitches in seed stitch *Purl 5, Knit 5, repeat from * to last 3 stitches. Work 3 stitches in seed stitch
Repeat to desired length and cast off.





Crocheted Popcorn Stitch Baby Blanket

Unfortunately, I do not have time to answer questions about this pattern. I hope it is accurate and that you enjoy. 

This is my favorite crocheted baby blanket - the popcorn stitch and v-stitch are so easy to remember that this is something my fingers can do without think my having to think..  (Click on photo to enlarge.  When done viewing, click on the 'x' to return to this page)



Popcorn stitch close-up


The pattern is super easy.  Chain desired # of stitches (I usually do 74)

First row: DC in 4th chain from hook, ch3, dc in same stitch, work V stitch across to end, dc in last stitch, ch1, turn


Row 1: SC
Row 2: Popcorn stitch
Row 3: SC
Row 4: V-stitch

Then I finished it with a scalloped edging.  Quick and cute.

SC= single crochet 3 in each V-stitch and 1 in each join across row
Popcorn stitch=Single crochet in next 2 stitches. * Work 5 double crochet (dc) stitches in the next stitch. Insert your hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the first double crochet of the group. Grab the dropped loop with your hook and pull it through the stitch. Single crochet in next 3 stitches and then repeat from *
V-Stitch: Chain 3 for first 'post', *double crochet (dc) into 3rd stitch from hook, chain 3, dc into same stitch, sc in next 3 stitches and then repeat from *