The zig zag cloth is another super simple and quick knit. It is a 1-row pattern, knit 2 tows in one color, then two rows in the other color. the yarn is carried up the side, so it never shows. Perfect for a beginner, and a great traveling project for someone with a little more experience. It doesn’t use much yarn, about 10 grams of each color.
I like to keep a stack of washcloths stashed away because they make a quick and personal gift — just match it with oatmeal soap, bath bombs, or other bath items — Plunk them in a small handle bag and tie with a ribbon. And you are set.
I try to get in the habit of knitting them between projects. And right about now, I start building for the holidays — and try to make one each week. Perfect for last-minute gifts, hostess presents, birthdays, a thank you gift, or just to let someone know you have been thinking about them.
This year, I will be making these, the waffle cloth, and pot scrubbers! Click the link for the free patterns.
Since they are made of soft absorbent 100% cotton, they are a joy to use and last a long time. On a recent Virtual Knitting Circle, I knit one up.
THE ZIG ZAG CLOTH
(makes one)
- 20gr/40 yds yards Knit Picks Dishie –or- Lily Sugar ‘N Cream Cotton Worsted — 10g in Linen, 10g in white
- 8 US needles — either circular or straight
Cast on 30 stitches
Row 1 & 2: First Color – [K4, K2tog, K3, Kfb]x3
Row 3 & 4: Second Color – [K4, K2tog, K3, Kfb]x3
Repeat for a total of 8 times.
then Rows 1 & 2.
Bind off loosely.
Weave in ends.
The needles used in the above projects are from a set that I just adore… MORE INFO HERE
