Cabled dishcloth pattern (revised)

I revised my previous dishcloth pattern (there will be a picture sooner or later). Because the last one was a practice piece, it was somewhat crude and not so great to look at. Over-all, the new cloth itself is wider, while the cables are just a tad narrower. In my opinion, it makes for a better looking cloth. Here's the pattern:

I used Knit Picks shine sport on size 6 needles for this one as well:

Cast on 36 and knit 2 rows

1. k2, (p8, k4) twice, p8, k2
2. k2, (k8, p4) twice, k10
3. repeat row one
4. repeat row two
5. k2, p8, c2f, k2, k2 from cn, p8, c2b, k2, k2 from cn, p8, k2
6. repeat row two
Continue working rows 1-6 until desired length.
Knit two rows, bind off.

My first cable project (mini dishcloth)

Until yesterday, I had never knit cables. I am happy to say, the end result is good! I'm not sure why I've never tried cables before. I'm a self-taught knitter, so that has a little to do with it. Previously, I had been confused by conflicting directions that I got on-line at different sites. Last night, I decided to work through the confusion, and it was so easy! I couldn't believe how easy it was.

It was also refreshing to knit a small item that was a quick finish (I think I spent maybe an hour or two on it at the most).

If any new knitters out there (or old knitters who have never knit cables before) would like a simple dishcloth to practice on, here's the pattern (I'm going to make another one that's a little different in the hopes that it'll look better, and I'll post that pattern, too).

I used Knit Picks ShineSport yarn on size 6 needles.

Cast on 32 and knit 2 rows

1. k2, p4, k6, p8, k6, p4, k2
2. k6, p6, k8, p6, k6
3. repeat row one
4. repeat row two
5. k2, p4, c3f, k3, k3 from cn, p8, c3b, k3, k3 from cn, p4, k2
6. k6, p6, k8, p6, k6

Repeat 1 through 6 until desired length.
knit 2 rows, bind off.

Links

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• KnittingHelp.com
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