Andalusian Washcloth

A simple washcloth knitting pattern. This pattern uses the simple yet beautiful Andalusian knit stitch. The Andalusian knit stitch is very similar to stockinette but uses strategically placed purls on the right side of the pattern to create rows of bumps.

This stitch is perfect for a washcloth, as the texture might give it a little boost in scrubbing power. Regardless of how functional this pattern is (it is very by the way), it’s a pretty addition to your countertop or kitchen sink.

I love the way this looks near my farmhouse kitchen sink. While not the same colors, the natural color that I chose in this yarn is beautiful!

In a previous post, I began exploring different washcloth or dishcloth patterns and they were pretty well received. I’m planning on offering some more in the not too distant future as well.

Small Size

Using US Size 6 needles

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

Cast on 27 STS
If you’d like to make your’s wider, add stitches in multiples of two.

The breakdown of the stitches for this pattern is 3 stitches for each side of the washcloth border. And 21 stitches for the center pattern. The pattern uses the Andalusian Knit Stitch, which is a K1, P1, repeat and needs to end on an odd, or K stitch for balance.

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

Pattern:
Row 5: Slip 1, Knit to end
Row 6: Slip 1, K2, Purl to Last 3 STS, K3
Row 7: Slip 1, K2, *K1, P1*, Repeat to last 4 STS, K4
Row 8: Slip 1, K2, Purl to last 3 STS, K3

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

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

Large Size

Cast on 37 STS

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

Pattern:
Row 5: Slip 1, Knit to end
Row 6: Slip 1, K2, Purl to Last 3 STS, K3
Row 7: Slip 1, K2, *K1, P1*, Repeat to last 4 STS, K4
Row 8: Slip 1, K2, Purl to last 3 STS, K3

Repeat Rows 5-8, 7 more times.
Repeat the Border Section.

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