This advent calendar will bring you something new every day until Christmas: 24-simple advent patterns to offer an alternative to last-minute gifts.
I hope this is something that makes this time of year even more special to you.
Wishing you all a very merry advent time!
Day 16 in the 24-simple advent patterns: Classic Dishtowel
Tuck a Classic Woven Dishtowel into your waistband, so it’s always in reach in the kitchen.
This beautiful dishtowel is unique without being stuffy, and it has the style of an heirloom kitchen linen!
I used a classic white and grey for a truly vintage look, but I can easily imagine a rainbow of dishtowels!
You can purchase the inexpensive pdf with both patterns and photo instructions for easy printing, on Etsy. 1$ will be donated, read more here!
About
The Classic Dishtowel is worked in flat in one piece.
It’s knitted tightly in linen stitch, you need to know how to knit, purl and slip stitches.
The instructions are written in standard American terms. The pdf features photo support.
Knitting skill level: Easy, perfect project for new knitters
Needles: US 10 / 6 mm
Yarn: Worsted (9 wpi)
Yardage: 150 – 200 yards (137 – 183 m)
Gauge: 18 sts x 32 rows = 4”/10cm in linen stitch
Other notions: Tapestry needle
Sizing: 14″ x 18″ / 36 cm x 46 cm
Abbreviations
K: Knit
P: Purl
Sl: Slip
Wyib: With yarn in back
Wyif: With yarn in front
Sts: stitches
Pattern
With the Main Color (MC), cast on 50 sts and start working linen stitch as follows:
Row 1 (wrong side): Slip 1 knitwise with yarn in front (wyif), *p1, slip 1 (see Notes) with yarn in back (wyib), repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Row 2 (right side): Slip 1 knitwise wyif, *k1, slip 1 wyif, repeat from * to last stitch, k1.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 a further 12 rows, then end with Row 1 (total 15 rows from cast on).
Cut MC and join the Contrast Color (CC).
With CC, knit Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2, then end with Row 1 (total 4 rows in CC).
Cut CC and join the MC.
With MC, knit Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 a further 6 rows, then end with Row 1 (total 8 rows in MC).
Cut MC and join the CC.
With CC, knit Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 a further 12 rows, then end with Row 1 (total 14 rows in CC).
Cut CC and join the MC.
With MC, knit Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2, then end with Row 1 (total 4 rows in MC).
Cut MC and join the Contrast Color (CC).
With CC, knit Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2, then end with Row 1 (total 4 rows in CC).
Cut CC and join the MC.
With MC, knit Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2, then end with Row 1 (total 4 rows in MC).
Cut MC and join the CC.
With CC, knit Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 a further 12 rows, then end with Row 1 (total 14 rows in CC).
Cut CC and join the MC.
With MC, knit Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2, then end with Row 1 (total 4 rows in MC).
Cut MC and join the CC.
With CC, knit Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 a further 12 rows, then end with Row 1 (total 14 rows in CC).
Cut CC and join the MC.
With MC, knit Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2, then end with Row 1 (total 4 rows in MC).
Cut MC and join the Contrast Color (CC).
With CC, knit Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2, then end with Row 1 (total 4 rows in CC).
Cut CC and join the MC.
With MC, knit Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2, then end with Row 1 (total 4 rows in MC).
Cut MC and join the CC.
With CC, knit Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 a further 12 rows, then end with Row 1 (total 14 rows in CC).
Cut CC and join the MC.
With MC, knit Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 a further 6 rows, then end with Row 1 (total 8 rows in MC).
Cut MC and join the Contrast Color (CC).
With CC, knit Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2, then end with Row 1 (total 4 rows in CC).
Cut CC and join the MC.
With MC, knit Row 2.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 a further 12 rows, then end with Row 1 (total 14 rows in CC).
Bind Off Row (right side): K1, *slip 1 purlwise wyif, pass stitch over, k1, pass stitch over, repeat from * to end of row.
Cut yarn and pull through the remaining stitch.
Weave in ends and block.
You can purchase the inexpensive pdf with both patterns and photo instructions for easy printing, on Etsy. 1$ will be donated, read more here!