Knitted dishcloths make a fabulous handmade gift! Tie a small bundle of cloths together, and add a lovely bottle of eco-friendly detergent and maybe a wooden scrubbing brush. A dishcloth can be made in just a couple of evenings,

Knitted dishcloths and facecloths are extremely desirable, they are not just for Nanna. Your dishcloth will last a long time and are much more pleasant to use than the disposable supermarket varieties. They make a lovely gift and are great fun to knit.

This stitch makes a textured washcloth which is thicker and more stable than a plain garter stitch. The yarn carried across the back of all the slipped stitches makes a curve that looks just like rows of waves.

1 Hank of Rosario For Nature Organic Cotton makes 1 20cm X 20cm washcloth