The Almost Lost Washcloth by Julie Tarsha

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This is another free pattern that I found on Ravelry that I really like. Though with this pattern I made a few minor changes to it as I was making them. The pattern calls for 14 points and a size 8 needle. After making one or two with 14 points I decided that I didn't like the way that they looked so I now I am only doing 12 points when I make them and I use a size 7 needle instead.

made and taken by me
As fas as cotton yarns to use for making these I really like using the yarns Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres and Pisgah Yarn & Dyeing Co. Peaches & Creme Ombres to make them. The washcloths in the picture are made using Lily Sugar'n Cream Ombres and the color name is Azalea.

One thing I really like about this pattern is how easy it is to make because you can easily make two, depending on how loose or tight you knit, out of one skein of yarn. Once you have the pattern down it is really easy to watch movies or have conversations while working on them. Which is nice. The other day, while working on several other projects, I decided to start making them again since I have several skeins in my yarn stash. Since we are all staying home anyhow I decided that it would be a good time to make them so that I can have them around to give as gifts at Christmas, etc.

While I have it saved in my binder of patterns, I haven't used it yet. There is also a pattern for mini almost lost washcloths as well. But I prefer the large size since it is easier to work with. There is also an easy to follow picture tutorial as well if you are more of a visual learner and want to give the pattern a try.

The Almost Lost Washcloth:
No. 8 Needles (U.S.)
Cast On 14 stitches and knit back
1. Knit 4, yarn over, knit, leaving 2 stitches and knit back
2. Knit 4, yarn over, knit, leaving 4 stitches and knit back
3. Knit 4, yarn over, knit, leaving 6 stitches and knit back
4. Knit 4, yarn over, knit, leaving 8 stitches and knit back
Cast off 4 and knit to end – knit back (should be 14 stitches on the needle)
Repeat for 14 points
Leave enough yarn to sew sides together and go around the circle and draw the circle together. Tie ends in a double knot.

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