Linen Stitch Dish Cloth

Use of a variegated yarn (a yarn with a combination of mixed colors) for this pattern results in a confetti-like, multicolored cloth. The pattern will distribute the colors throughout the cloth, preventing pooling of color which often has a splotchy appearance. If you like working with colors, you can alternate three solid colors while following the pattern. This will be a little more work since you will need to carry your yarns neatly up one side, and keep track of your colors, but it will also give a multicolored, confetti-like appearance to the cloth. The linen stitch is knit over any even number of stitches, so you can adjust the pattern for size/dimensions if you prefer a larger or smaller cloth, or you want to make towels. If you are a tight knitter, you might consider using size #8 needles to avoid a stiff and curly cloth. If you knit very loosely, try needle size #6. Gauge doesn’t matter so much with this pattern, but making your stitches too loose or too tight will affect the quality of your cloth.