Brick Washcloth

A simple Geometric knitting pattern that reflects masonry, the brick washcloth.

In the past couple of posts, I’ve been talking about how I’ve been nesting a good bit. And I’ve also been sharing updates on our new kitchen project. We’ve installed butcher block counter tops and a tile back splash. My favorite part was the farm house sink and new faucet…which is mounted directly into the wooden counter top.

Yes we are sealing the counters with mineral oil, but that doesn’t mean I’m going to be okay with standing water. In order to be able to clean up the water, I’m making a series of cotton wash cloths, and sharing the patterns here with you.

This brick washcloth pattern is one of my favorites. It alternates simple purl stitches to create an almost brick like look. It’s a sweet little texture that looks great in cotton yarn.

View the last Washcloth Pattern, the Andalusian Washcloth here.

Small Size

Using US Size 8 needles

Lily Sugar N’Cream Yarn or Dishie in a color of your choosing.

Cast on 26 STS
If you’d like to make your’s wider, add stitches in multiples of two.

Pattern Notes: Slip ones are done with yarn in front, like you were going to purl the stitch. Then to knit the next stitch, simply take the yarn to the back of the work and knit.

Border:
Rows 1-4: Slip 1, Knit to end

Pattern:
Row 5: Slip 1, K2,*P1, K3* Repeat to end, K3
Row 6: Slip 1, K2, Purl to Last 3 STS, K3
Row 7: Slip 1, K4, *P1, K3*, Repeat to last 5 STS, P1, K4
Row 8: Slip 1, K2, Purl to last 3 STS, K3

Repeat Rows 5-8, 6 more times.
Repeat the Border Section.

Bind Off using K2Tog stretchy or your preferred bind off method.

Large Size

Cast on 36 STS

Border:
Rows 1-4: Slip 1, Knit to end

Pattern:
Row 5: Slip 1, *P1, K3* Repeat to end, K3
Row 6: Slip 1, K2, Purl to Last 3 STS, K3
Row 7: Slip 1, K4, *P1, K3*, Repeat to last 4 STS, P1, K3
Row 8: Slip 1, K2, Purl to last 3 STS, K3

Repeat Rows 5-8, 8 more times.
Repeat the Border Section.

Bind Off using K2Tog stretchy or your preferred bind off method.