Hand Knit Washcloths with Moss Stitch Story

Washcloths

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They are a ‘quick-knit’ (read…semi-immediate gratification) and don’t require my undivided attention.

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Moss Stitch v Seed Stitch For the seed stitch, you alternate knit and purl across each row and between each row. For the moss stitch, you alternate knit and purl across rows but repeat the pattern for two rows, then alternate for the next two rows.

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If you are gifting these washcloths, these little wraps really dress them up nicely.

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Full instructions included in the blog. And you can get the free pattern here!

Materials Needed

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Free pattern for plenty of knitting projects included on my website and helpful instructions too! Follow me @nourishandnestle

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MoreKnit Patterns for the Kitchen

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Washcloths

Hand Knit

with Moss Stitch

A very simple pattern for hand-knit washcloths that uses the moss stitch.