Введение
Easy Scalloped Washcloth + Hand Towels
Our free Easy Scalloped Washcloth + Hand Towel pattern invites you to knit a simply beautiful set of towels, bordered by gentle undulations that echo the rippled edge of a seashell. Our new Sketchbook Cotton yarn brings a rustic beauty to every row, with a subtle thick-and-thin texture and the soothing softness of sun-warmed sand.
This beginner-friendly knitting pattern includes instructions for a full set: a washcloth (complete with a handy hanging loop!) and a small and large hand towel. Each piece is knit in all meditative garter stitch, with simple increases and decreases creating those rhythmic scalloped edges. Layered together on the rack, they evoke an outgoing tide and the traces it leaves in the sand.
Made in Japan and exuding earthy elegance, Sketchbook Cotton brings a uniquely soft hand and fascinating texture to simple garter stitch. This DK-weight yarn, spun from 100% unmercerized cotton, has a naturally matte finish, an appealingly broken-in feel, and excellent absorbency, just right for hardworking towels. Even better, this yarn is machine washable and dryable, ready for real life!
Sketchbook Cotton comes in a dozen beautiful colors, a mix of solid colors and tweed-y neutrals full of natural depth. For this project, we paired the four subtly flecked neutrals with Heirloom White for a beachcombing palette of worn shells, polished stones, weathered driftwood, and soft sand.
Easy breezy to knit and super satisfying to use, this set is a perfect way to explore the expressive beauty of our Sketchbook Cotton yarn. Cast on and let every soft, textured stitch bring joy to your hands and home.
Yarn lovers, if you adore the yarn used in this project, you’ll love exploring all of our other yarn collections! Discover over 55 thoughtfully designed yarns in nearly every natural fiber and in every spectacular color you can imagine. Only available here at Purl Soho’s online yarn store, where every skein is created with care and your creativity in mind!
Pattern designed and written by Purl Soho designer, Hiromi Glover. See even more of Hiromi’s work on her Instagram!
Story written by Andrea Lotz for Purl Soho.
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Materials
- 1 (3, 4) ball(s) of Purl Soho’s Sketchbook Cotton, 100% cotton. Each ball of this light worsted/dk-weight yarn is 150 yards/ 50 grams; 145 (410, 600) total yards required.
- US 5 (3.75 mm), straight or 24-inch circular knitting needles
- Washcloth only: If using straight needles, two US 5 double pointed needles for I-cord
- A removable stitch marker
We used the following colors for our samples…
- Washcloths: Heirloom White, Moth Wing, Coyote Brown, Gray Smoke, Thunder Gray
- Small Towel: Moth Wing
- Large Towel: Coyote Brown
GAUGE
22 stitches and 38 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch, unlaundered
23 stitches and 44 rows = 4 inches in garter stitch, machine laundered
NOTE: When you run Sketchbook Cotton through the gentle cycle of a washing machine and dryer, it shrinks a little bit and also gets denser, softer, and even more amazing!
SIZES
Washcloth (Small Towel, Large Towel)
- Finished Dimensions, Unlaundered: 10½ (11, 13) inches wide x 11½ (32½, 41¾) inches long
- Finished Dimensions, Machine Laundered: 10 (10½, 12½) inches wide x 10 (28, 36) inches long
NOTES
STITCH MULTIPLE
This pattern is worked over any number of stitches.
SLIP STITCHES
Slip all slipped stitches knitwise with yarn in back.
PATTERN
CAST ON
Cast on 50 (52, 64) stitches. We used a basic Long Tail Cast On.
Set-Up Row (wrong side): Slip 1 (see Notes), knit to end of row.
SCALLOP SECTION
Increase Row (right side): Slip 1, knit to last 2 stitches, knit front and back (kfb), k1. [1 stitch increased]
Mark last row with removable stitch marker or piece of scrap yarn to indicate the right side.
Repeat Increase Row every row 7 more times, ending with a wrong-side row. [58 (60, 72) stitches]
Next Row (right side): Slip 1, knit to end of row.
Repeat last row 5 more times, ending with a wrong-side row.
Decrease Row (right side): Slip 1, knit to last 3 stitches, knit 2 together (k2tog), k1. [1 stitch decreased]
Repeat Decrease Row every row 7 more times, ending with a wrong-side row. [50 (52, 64) stitches remain]
CONTINUE
Repeat Scallop Section 4 (13, 17) more times. [5 (14, 18) scallops per selvage]
BIND OFF
WASHCLOTH ONLY
With right-side facing you, bind off knitwise to last 2 stitches, k2. [3 stitches remain]
With remaining 3 stitches, work an I-Cord for 3 inches.
Bind-Off Row: K1, k2tog, pass first stitch over second stitch and off right needle.
Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail. Pull it through remaining stitch.
Thread tail onto a tapestry needle. Make a loop with I-cord and weave tail into fabric at base of I-cord, then weave it through looped I-cord and back into fabric.
SMALL + LARGE TOWEL ONLY
With right-side facing you, bind off knitwise to end of row.
FINISHING
Weave in ends and gently machine wash and dry.
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LEARN ABOUT SKETCHBOOK COTTON + ALL OUR BEAUTIFUL YARNS
Earthy yet elegant, Sketchbook Cotton brings an incredibly soft hand and an appealing texture to this project! A cotton yarn made in Japan with a mix of Mexican-grown and American-grown Supima cotton, Sketchbook Cotton is full of quiet comfort, with a matte finish and a delightful, lived-in softness. This flexible light worsted/DK-weight yarn is conveniently machine-washable, too… Amazing for so many things you’ll want to knit!
More Free Knitting Patterns
- Be sure to explore our collection of Sketchbook Cotton knitting patterns and cast on!
More Light Worsted/DK-Weight Yarns
- Shop our entire collection of light worsted/DK-weight yarns (What does DK-weight yarn mean, really? Our guide to DK yarn will answer your questions and demystify.)
- If you want to use a different yarn, be sure to take the time to get the correct gauge. Need help? Check our All About Gauge Tutorial, our Yarn Substitution article, and our Complete Guide To Yarn for lots of helpful information.
More Yarns With Similar Fibers
- Shop cotton yarn (What helps cotton keep its cool? Learn all about this soft, natural fiber in our guide to cotton yarn!)
- Shop machine-washable yarn
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