Free Double Moss Stitch Dishcloth Knitting Pattern

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Knit this textured dishcloth for use at home or gift a few to friends and loved ones. Knit dishcloths are fun and functional so they make great gifts for everyone!

These quick projects like dish cloths and wash cloths are a great way to use up small amounts of yarn you have laying around.

My favorite dishcloth patterns have textured stitches with an easy repeat. This simple pattern does all these. The texture is easy to knit and great for washing dishes.

You asked for more free knit dishcloth patterns so when I created the tutorial for the double moss stitch pattern I designed a dishcloth that even a beginner knitter will love.

Materials

You’ll need about 30 yd to 60 yd of #4 medium worsted weight yarn. Here I use Dishie a 100% cotton yarn.

While 100% cotton works best for dishcloths. You can also use some cotton blends. Read more about why to use cotton yarn in your dishcloths here.

The knitting needles I use are US Size 7 / 4.5 mm needles for this pattern.

I use my circulars, but it’s knit flat so you can also use straight needles. I love my Knitter’s Pride Karbonz metal tips* for knitting with cotton.

Other notions you’ll need are your tapestry needle, measuring tape and scissors. While they’re not required using two stitch markers to mark the border from the main stitch pattern is helpful especially if you’re a beginner.

Notes

The stitch multiple for this pattern is 4 plus 2. See sizing for how to make adjustments.

Gauge

Gauge is not terribly important for a dishcloth as you don’t necessarily need a specific size. I recommend you use the yarn and size of needles that you knit most comfortably with for this dishcloth pattern.

4″ / 10 cm x 4″ 10 cm = 18 sts x 29 rows in seed stitch pattern (border)

4″ / 10 cm x 4″ 10 cm = 17 sts x 26 rows in double moss stitch pattern (center)

Skill Level

Easy

Total Beginner?

Start with this simple knit scrubby. It’s a great pattern for beginners because you’re only using knit stitches, also called garter stitch.

Stitches / Abbreviations

BO – bind off

CO – cast on

K – knit

P – purl

rep – repeat

RS – right side

Sizing

For the dishcloth I include 3 sizes: 6″, 8″ and 10″.

You can easily adjust the width of your dishcloth by casting on more or less stitches. 4 stitches equals about an inch.

If you want to adjust the number of border stitches keep an even number on both sides.

Remember to keep the stitch count to a multiple of 4 plus 2 more. It’s easiest to add or subtract 4 to my cast on.

For changes to the length of this pattern just add or subtract sets in the 4 row repeat.

Finishing Options

The free pattern includes 3 different edges.

1. Since this pattern lays flat no edge treatment gives it that beaded edge look.
2. A 1/2″ edge of 4 stitches on either end in seed stitch. The first and last rows will also be in seed stitch to frame the main stitch repeat rows.
3. And a full 1″ border of 6 stitches for both ends and the beginning and ending rows to match.

The hanging loop is optional as well. Be sure to check out the tutorial on how to add the hanging loop or my other easy dishcloth pattern.

Scroll down for the free knitting pattern!

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