simply-crafting: Dishcloth Knickers - Free Knitting Pattern

A fun and functional cute gift idea that’s super easy to knit yourself.

Buy Handmade Dishcloth Britches

If you're in a hurry and need last minute gift these dishcloths are available to buy through my NuMonday shop along with many of my handmade crafts.

How to Knit Your Own Dishcloth Britches

If you'd like to make your own hand knitted dish cloths then you're in luck, I'm giving away my pattern completely free of charge.

The knitting pattern is perfect of beginners. It uses only knit and pearl stitches to create the lovely bumpy texture.

This is quite a small knitting project so it’s ideal for using up leftover bits of yarn.

I keep mine in my bag ready for anytime I have to wait around anywhere. It’s such a small project I can tuck the ball into my pocket and knit stood in line on the school run. It’s amazing how those few minutes here, there and everywhere can add up to a whole dishcloth.

Scroll down for the free knitting pattern.

The Poem

The little note included with these dishcloth knickers reads:

Now don't get excited

And don't be misled

These aren't for you

But for the dishes instead

Just pull on the bows

Take out the stitches

You've gained two dishcloths

Instead of your britches.

What's So Great about Hand Knitted Dishcloths Anyway?

Not just great for a laugh, hand knitted dishcloths are far superior to their machine made modern equivalents. The extra thick bumpy, lumpy texture is perfect for scrubbing tough stains from your pans.

In The Bathroom

They are also fantastic in the bathroom, gently exfoliating even the most sensitive skin. Use them to wrap an expensive soap for a beautifully presented gift.

Sophisticated Home Decor

These dish rags will make the perfect accent for any kitchen be it modern or traditional. There'll be no need to hide these away when guests arrive. Although I totally admit to leaving a set of mine tied together because they make me smile every time I see them.

The Perfect Gift

Such a delightfully simple luxury makes a perfect housewarming gift, particularly with its hilarious presentation. What better way to show someone how much you care about them than a little luxury they'll appreciate every single day.

Great for the Environment

Instead of the short lived modern equivalents these dishcloths will last years and years. And I really do mean it, mine are just over 10 years old and still going strong. They have been re-used thousands of times making them exceptionally Eco-friendly.

Completely hand knitted from durable 100% cotton yarn.

Each dishcloth measures a generous 8" / 20 cm square.

How to Care for Your Knitted Dishcloths

These dish cloths are super easy to care for, just pop them in the washing machine along with your normal washing. They'll survive a boil wash if you wish but modern washing machines do a great job of cleaning most fabrics at much lower temperatures making it easy to save energy. They'll be quite happy in your dryer too although I usually don't bother drying mine, they generally get used damp so I figure why bother drying them, I just pop them next to my sink ready to grab the next time one of my kids spills - so three seconds after they come out of the wash. They're super quick to air dry if your household isn't in a messy season of life.

Buy Handmade Dishcloth Britches

If you're in a hurry and need last minute gift these dishcloths are available to buy through my NuMonday shop along with many of my handmade crafts.

Free Knitting Pattern

If you'd like to make your own hand knitted dish cloths then you're in luck, I'm giving away my pattern completely free of charge.

Happy dishcloth knitting!!

Supplies You’ll Need

Use 4mm needles and 100% cotton DK weight yarn

You can really customise the look of your Dishcloth Britches with your choice of ribbon. We have a huge range to choose from at Simply Crafting.

Cast on 40 stitches

Knit the first two rows

Then knit in pattern as follows:

K2, (K2 P2) x 9, K2

K2, (P2, K2) x 9, K2

Until length measures almost the same as the width.

Knit the last two rows.

Cast off in knit.

How to Assemble Your Knitted Dishcloth Britches

Fold each dishcloth in half, length ways and place them side by side so that the edges meet. Weave a ribbon through the top of them both tying a bow in the centre. Weave ribbon around the bottom of each "leg" and tie. Use a little leftover yarn to attach the two cloths together in the middle with a little bow.