Description
Head off to the beach to collect some shells in this pail! This knit dishcloth pattern is a picture of a great beach pail. The pail is square bottomed and has a rounded handle. It is a solid design.
The design is symmetrical so no adjustments need to be made for lefty knitters.
The picture is created in garter stitch on a stockinette background. The border is seed stitch, but the pattern is written so that you may substitute a preferred border if you wish.
Chart Included: Yes
Knitting Information: This square casts on 37 stitches and is 55 rows tall.
Suggested Yarns:
To make dishcloths: 100% Cotton yarn such as Sugar ‘n Cream, Peaches ‘n Cream, Bernat Handicrafter, or Lionbrand Cotton.
To make afghan squares: Any worsted weight yarn.
Finished Size:
9in x 9in
Yarn Requirements:
Approximately 1.75oz of 100% cotton dishcloth yarn.
Needle Size:
Size 7 US (4.5mm) or size to obtain gauge
Gauge:
18 st and 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette
Click Here for A Note about Needle Size, Gauge and Making the Design “Pop” Out
Carol Bejtlich (verified owner) –
Adorable, easy to follow directions. Always accurate. Love the designer. Great communication, too.