Andalusian Knit Stitch Dishcloth

Beginner-Friendly Andalusian Knit Stitch Dishcloth Pattern

by Janice Jones   |Published 12-10-2022

Here's a very easy, beginner-friendly dishcloth pattern that works up quickly and easily and is fun to make.  It uses the single Andalusian Knit Stitch which is a quick 4 row repeat with a stitch row pattern of 2 + 1.

Andalusian Knit Stitch Washcloth in Yellow

Andalusian Knit Stitch Dishcloth Pattern

For more information about the Andalusian Knit Stitch and the Andalusian Double Knit Stitch, Visit this Tutorial.

General Information about the Andalusian Knit Stitch

This stitch pattern calls for multiples of 2 + 1, meaning that you should start with an even number of stitches and then add one more stitch.  An example would be 10 x 2 plus 1 or 21 stitches.

Row 1: (RS) K across the row.

Row 2: P across the row.

Row 3: *K1, P1* repeat from * to last stitch, then K1

Row 4: Purl across row.

Materials You Will Need

You will need:

  • 100% Cotton Yarn ( I used Lily's Sugar and Cream 100% Cotton Yarn) but feel free to use your choice of cotton yarns.
  • Size US 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles
  • Scissors
  • Tapestry Needle

Finished Measurements

8 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches (approximately 21.5 cm) 

Notes About This Pattern

All instructions are written in US Terminology.

Abbreviations

K = knit

P = purl

CO = Cast on

BO = Bind Off

RS = Right Side

sts. = Stitches

* Repeat from

Directions for Making the Andalusian Knit Stitch Dishcloth

Andalusian Knit Stitch Washcloth in Yellow, work in progress

CO 41 sts.

Row 1: (RS) K across the row.

Row 2: P across the row.

Row 3: *K1, P1* repeat from * to last stitch, then K1.

Row 4: Purl across row.

Continue in pattern until desired length is reached or 8.5 inches long.  BO after a knit row.  Weave in Ends.

Notes about the Andalusian Knit Stitch

There is a very slight curling at both sides (not the Cast on or bind off rows).  It is due to the fact that three out of the four rows are worked in a typical stockinette stitch.

If you prefer to assure that the dishcloth lays completely flat without the need to block,  add four additional stitches to the pattern. Use these alternate instructions.

CO 45 sts.

Row 1: (RS) K1, P1, K across the row to last 2 sts.  P1, K1.

Row 2: P1, k1, P across the row to last 2 sts.  K1, P1.

Row 3: *K1, P1* repeat from * to last stitch, then K1.

Row 4: P1, k1, P across the row to last 2 sts.  K1, P1.

This extra selvage stitch on either side will allow the dishcloth to lay flat.

Optional Instructions:  Double Andalusian Knit Stitch Dishcloth

If you read my page on the Andalusian stitch, you may have found that you prefer the Double Andalusian Knit stitch in which case by all means use these directions for your project.

CO 41 sts.

Row 1 and 3 (RS). Knit across row.

Row 2: Purl across row.

Row 4: P1,*K2, P1* repeat from *to end of row.

Repeat these four rows to desired length.

Finish off in the same manner as above.

Andalusian Knit Stitch Dishcloth
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