Snakes and Ladders dishcloth

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Like the Boxy Dishcloth, this cloth is knit in a 4 stitch and 4 row repeated pattern. The ripple (snake) and column (ladder) effect of this pattern gives this cloth its fun name. Slipping the first stitch and purling the last stitch of each row keeps the cloth square and flat. And when knit in bright colours, it makes a great bath time washcloth for the kids!

Yarn

Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (100% cotton; 80 yd [73 m]/1.75 oz.[50 g]). 1 Skein. Shown here in #27444 – Mod Pink, #27111 – Mod Blue, #13712 – Hot Green, and #00097 – Soft Violet.

Needles

US size 8 [5 mm] knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.

Gauge

16 sts and 28 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in pattern stitch.

Measurements

Approximately 10 x 11 inches, before washing. The washcloth will shrink in the wash, especially in the length.

Washing Instructions

Machine wash and dry.

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6 Comments

  1. Is there a certain cast on and bind off style that you recommend? Or what type did you use in the images?

    1. I used a long tail cast on and a regular bind-off. Use whatever you’re comfortable with!

  2. The download button doesn’t work.

    1. Hi! I’m not sure what the issue is as the button works when I try it. However, if you’d like to email me at leahmdesigns@gmail.com I can email the PDF directly to you!

      1. please email me the PDF please
        Clara Crabtree
        Claracrabtree05@comcast.net

  3. Thank you for sharing love the pattern

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