Knitting Elegant Twisted Cables Dishcloth Free Pattern

This dishcloth pattern features beautiful twisted cables set against a textured background. It’s perfect for intermediate knitters looking to add some elegance to their kitchen accessories. The rich color enhances the sophisticated cable design, making it a charming piece you'll be proud to display or gift.

Materials Needed

• Worsted weight cotton yarn in deep purple
• US Size 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles
• Cable needle
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Finished Size

Approximately 9 inches square.

Abbreviations

• CO - Cast On
• BO - Bind Off
• K - Knit
• P - Purl
• C4F - Cable 4 Front (Slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle, hold in front, K2, then K2 from cable needle)
• C4B - Cable 4 Back (Slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle, hold in back, K2, then K2 from cable needle)

Instructions

Border

Row 1-4: K all (to form a garter stitch border).

Main Pattern

Repeat these rows until work measures approximately 8 inches:

1. Row 1 (Right Side): K4 (border), [K2, P2, K4, P2]* repeat to last 4 stitches, K4 (border).
2. Row 2: K4 (border), [P2, K2, P4, K2]* repeat to last 4 stitches, K4 (border).
3. Row 3: K4 (border), [K2, C4F, K2, P2]* repeat to last 4 stitches, K4 (border).
4. Row 4: K4 (border), [P2, K4, P4]* repeat to last 4 stitches, K4 (border).
5. Row 5: K4 (border), [C4B, P2, K2, P2]* repeat to last 4 stitches, K4 (border).
6. Row 6: K4 (border), [P2, K2, P4, K2]* repeat to last 4 stitches, K4 (border).

Ending Border

Row 1-4: K all (to form a garter stitch border).

Finishing

BO all stitches. Weave in ends with tapestry needle.

Enjoy your elegant twisted cables dishcloth!