I remember when I was younger asking my Mom if I could wash the dishes. She was afraid I’d make a mess (rightly so) but Dad told her to let me do it. So they setup a stool (I couldn’t reach the sink yet) and thus began my adventure washing dishes. Let’s just say it was the first, and last, time I’ve done them. I do not enjoy it.

A few years later I asked Mom if I could bake a cake. She said no and I didn’t argue. That time. Eventually she gave in. That actually worked out for the best, my Mom a cook, she is not. So now we have found a happy medium, I cook and she does the dishes.

I designed this dishtowel to be a functional and beautiful addition to anyone’s kitchen. It’s a good size to dry a plate or to keep handy attached to an apron to wipe your hands on.

Finished Sizes
18” (45.7 cm) wide and 18” (45.7 cm) high (not including strap).

Yarn
293 yd (268 m) Medium weight (#4 Worsted).

Shown here: Lion Brand Yarn 24/7 Cotton (100% Mercerized Cotton, 186 yd 170 m/100 g): color 142 Rose, 2 skeins.

Needles
Size U.S. 5 (3.75 mm)

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions
One 1” button, markers (m), tapestry needle.

Shown here: LaMode 605 Style #29297

Gauge
20 sts and 30 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch.

Notes
Towel is worked flat.

ERRATA: strap:”Inc Row: k2, kfb to last 3 sts, kfb, k2.
Reat Inc Row until you have 43 sts.”
Should be: Inc Row: k2, kfb, k to last 3 sts, kfb, k2.
Reat Inc Row until you have 43 sts.”