Add some interest to a simple washcloth by giving it a Valentine theme. These heart washcloths are great to keep, or give as a gift to let someone know you care – any time of the year.

The Double Moss Stitch heart makes a plain cloth more interesting, and is great as a spa-inspired gift when paired with fancy handmade soap and tied up with a ribbon.

DIFFICULTY
Easy – techniques used: knit, purl, counting rows

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 9.5 inches square

MATERIALS
Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids 100% cotton; 95yds/87m per 2oz/57g skein; colour: Red, 2274819; 1 skein

1 pair US 7 (4.5 mm) needles

GAUGE
16 sts/24 rows = 4″ in stockinette stitch