Plaid Dishtowels by Amy Gunderson

Plaid Dishtowels

Knitting
August 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette Stitch
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1000 yards (914 m)
One
English
This pattern is available for free.

These Dishtowels are knit flat. Stitches are picked up around the towel and the edging is added after the main Towel is complete. Horizontal contrast stripes are knit as you go, while the vertical stripes are added at the end with a crochet hook. A circular needle is necessary for the stitch pattern.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 16”
Length: 26”

MATERIALS
Premier® Yarns Premier Basix® Cotton (100% Cotton; 3.5oz/100g, 154m/168yds)
• C1: 2210-15 Holly – 2 balls
• C2: 2210-02 Linen – 1 ball
• C3: 2210-08 Fuchsia – 2 balls
• C4: 2210-16 Light Blue – 1 ball
Needle: US Size 7 (4.5 mm) and US Size 6 (4 mm) 24” circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, US Size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook

GAUGE
20 sts x 26 rows = 4” in St st with larger needle
20 sts x 40 rows = 4” in Garter st with smaller needle