Granite Stitch Knit Dishcloth

I really enjoy making my own dishcloths and washcloths. They are thicker and hold up better than the store bought ones, and I can choose the colors and patterns. Dishcloth and washcloths are also fun and quick ways to learn a new pattern and try out a new stitch, plus they make great gifts and items to sell at craft events.

Today I want to share with you an easy, but fun granite stitch dishcloth pattern. I’ve included a video tutorial from New Stitch a Day. Be sure to sign up for their daily emails which teach you knitting and crochet stitches. I have learned a lot of stitches and techniques from Johnny, and he’s a great teacher. So, on to the pattern!

Right side

Wrong side

You will need a skein of cotton or cotton/polyester yarn and a pair of knitting needles. I’ve used Premier Home cotton/polyester yarn in Grape Splash and a pair of size 10 (6mm) knitting needles. (You can use any size needles you want, but be aware the size will affect the gauge of the pattern.)

Gauge: 24 stitches and 20 rows equal 4 inches in pattern. Dishcloth measures about 7 inches wide and 7 1/2 inches tall when completed. 

Stitches

Knit – k

Purl – p

Slip Purlwise – insert the right needle into the stitch on the left needle as if to purl and slip it onto the right needle

Knit 2 together – k2tog (insert the right needle under 2 stitches on the left needle and knit both of them together)

Knit 1 Purl 1 in the same stitch – knit 1 stitch but leave it on the left needle, pull the stitch out a bit and bring the yarn to the front, and then purl the same stitch and slip it onto the right needle.

Knit stitch and leave it on the left needle.

Pull yarn forward, purl stitch, and slip it onto the right needle.

Notes: By slipping the first stitch of every row purlwise and purling the last stitch you create a pretty edge which won’t curl and creates a very nice edging effect. 

The pattern is knitting in cast on sets of 2 plus 6. For this pattern I’ve cast on 30.

Row 1: k

Row 2: sl 1 purlwise, k to last st, p1

Row 3: sl 1 purlwise, k to last st, p1

Row 4: sl 1 purlwise, k to last st, p1

Row 5: sl 1 purlwise, k2 *k2tog* rep to last 3 sts, k2, p1

Row 6: sl 1 purlwise, k2 *(k1, p1) into the same st* rep to last 3 sts, k2, p1

Row 7: sl 1 purlwise, k2, p to last 3 sts, k2, p1 

Rows 8-23: Repeat Rows 4-7

Rows 24-26: sl1 purlwise, k to last st, p1

Bind off and weave in tails (you can crochet a ring before you fasten off the yarn if you like. Chain 10, turn the dishcloth, chain 1 and work 12 single crochet around the rind, slip stitch into the dishcloth and then fasten off and weave in the tails).

Here is a video tutorial from New Stitch a Day for the Granite Stitch.

Want to learn even more fun knitting techniques and stitches? Check out my book set, The Big Book of Knitting, written under my pen name of Florence Schultz. You get three beginner knitting books, the Knitting Handbook, Knitting for Beginners, and Knit 1, Purl 1which are full of knitting techniques, knitting stitches, and lots of free patterns.

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I hope you like this knitting pattern. With all my patterns feel free to sell any items you make with them, but please give me credit as the designer. If you'd like to share the pattern, please share the link to this blog, or the link from Ravelry.

I have made every effort to make this pattern error free, but if you find any errors, or have any questions please let me know in the comments. Plus please post some pics of the dishcloths you make, I'd love to see them! 

Until next time, thanks and take care!

Granny Heart Motif

I have always like hearts and this Granny Heart Motif is fun and easy to crochet. It starts with a simple Granny Square. Next the sides are crocheted to form a cute heart. I’ve included a tutorial on how to crochet Granny Squares just in case you’ve never tried them.

I hope you enjoy crocheting this pattern a much as I did experimenting and coming up with it. I found inspiration on Pinterest and other crochet designer’s patterns so I can’t take complete credit for the idea, but I wanted to share this tutorial to help spark your own creativity. Feel free to make the pattern your own and create all sorts of fun projects with it.

How to Crochet a Granny Square

Granny Squares are very easy to learn. You begin with a starting chain of stitches which you join to create a ring. The next round is worked into the center of the ring, not into the chain stitches. The rounds consist of shells of 3 double crochet stitches separated by chain stitches. Each round after this is then worked into the spaces between the shells. You can make a square as large as you want by adding rounds of shells and chains.

Chain 3, slip stitch into the first chain to create a ring.

Round 1: ch3, 2dc into the ring, ch3 *3dc, ch3* rep three times for a total of 4 sets of shells, join in the 3^rd starting ch

Round 2: slip stitch to the first ch3 sp, ch3, 2dc into the 1^st ch3 sp, into the same sp work ch3, 3dc, ch1, into each ch3 sp around work (3dc, ch3, 3dc, ch1), join in the 3^rd starting ch

Round 3: slip stitch to the first ch3 sp, into the first ch3 sp work (ch3, 2dc, ch3, 3dc, ch1) *into the next (ch1 sp work 3dc, ch1) into the next ch3 sp work (3dc, ch3, 3dc, ch1) rep around, join into the 3^rd starting ch

Increase the size of the square by adding rounds working 3dc, ch3, 3dc, ch1 into each corner and 3dc, ch1 into each ch1 space. If you want to change colors for each round, leave a long tail to weave in later and fasten off the yarn. Join the new color into any ch3 space beginning with ch3, 2dc for the first shell.

Creating a Heart Shape

Once you have your square the size you desire, slip stitch to the 1^st double crochet of the middle shell on the side of the square. Chain 3, skip the second double crochet, and slip stitch into the third double crochet. Chain 3 and slip stitch into the next ch3 space. Turn the square and work 9 more double crochet into the chain 3 space on the side of the square. When you work the 9^th double crochet, slip stitch into the corner ch3 sp.

If you have a larger Granny Square you will need another half round of stitches to form the side of the heart. Chain 3 and slip stitch into the side of the square and work a double crochet into the same space as the chain 3. Work 2 double crochet between each double crochet around to the other edge of the square. Slip stitch into the side of the square to anchor this half round.

Continue in this manner until you have reached the proper number of half rounds. Slip stitch round the edge to the 1^st double crochet of the middle shell, chain 3 and then slip stitch into the 3^rd double crochet of the middle shell. Repeat the pattern to crochet the other half of the heart shape.

Once you have both sides of the heart done, chain 1 and work a round of single crochet around the entire heart. At the center of the top of the square work sc3tog to form the top V shape of the heat. At the bottom point of the heart work 3 single crochet into the chain 3 space. Join in the beginning chain 1, fasten off and weave in the tails.  

2 Round and 1 Round Granny Square Heart Motifs

You may feel free to sell anything you make with my patterns, just please give me credit as the designer. If you wish to share the pattern, please share the link to this blog or the pattern link from Raverly. Be sure to stop by my Facebook page and give it a like and join in the fun. 

I have a books under the pen names of Dorothy Wilks and Cynthia Welsh which go into more detail about how to crochet Granny Squares, how to join them, plan the size of your project, and different variations on this motif. Check them out on Amazon!

Crochet: Granny Square Basics. Learn How to Crochet Granny Square Motifs and 3 Methods of Joining Them 

Learn How to Crochet 4 Granny Square Patterns: Learn How to Crochet and How to Crochet Granny Squares and Three Variations Along with Joining Methods