Broomsticks Washcloth
Perhaps my favourite of my October collection of washcloths, this washcloth adds one more technique to the simple knits and purls to create the broomsticks, to go with the Candy Corn Washcloth and Pumpkin Patch Washcloth.
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Broomsticks are of course the chosen transportation method of witches, an important component of the games of Quidditch and curling, and as I’ve been reminded this week as I’ve used my broom every day – a necessary piece of equipment for snow removal on many kinds of walkways around the world. Though maybe that last one isn’t something most people would be anxious to be reminded of…
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While this washcloth is less reversible than the Pumpkin Patch and Candy Corn ones, it has some reversibility to it.
Pattern
Gauge: 2″ x 2″ (5 cm x 5 cm) = 9 stitches x 13 rows in stockinette (blocked)
Finished measurements: 8.5″ x 7.5″ (21.6 cm x 19 cm)
Materials:
- 4.5 mm needles (US 7)
- ~ 30 g / 51 yds worsted weight cotton (I used Bernat Handicrafter, other options could include Lion Brand Re-Up or Knit Picks Dishie (affiliate links))
- Blocking mat
- Blocking pins
- Tapestry needle
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Abbreviations used:
– k: knit
– p: purl
– Wrap 5: *with yarn in back slip 5 sts purlwise. Bring the yarn to the front and slip the 5 stitches back to the left needle.* Repeat from * to *. Bring yarn to front and resume pattern. See pictures below.
Pattern:
Cast on 39 sts (I like the long-tail cast on, the cable cast on would also look good).
R1-5: K all sts.
R6: K4, p31, k4.
R7: K all sts.
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Start the first row of broomsticks:
R8: K4, p3, k5, p5, k5, p5, k5, p3, k4.
R9: K4, k3, p5, k5, p5, k5, p5, k3, k4.
R10-13: repeat R8 & R9.
R14: K4, p3, wrap 5, p5, wrap 5, p5, wrap 5, p3, k4.
R15: K4, k4, p3, k7, p3, k7, p3, k4, k4.
R16: K4, p4, k3, p7, k3, p7, k3, p4, k4.
R17: K4, k5, p1, k9, p1, k9, p1, k5, k4.
R18: K4, p5, k1, p9, k1, p9, k1, p5, k4.
R19-25: Repeat R17 & R18.
R26: K4, p31, k4.
R27: K all sts.
Start 2nd row of broomsticks:
R28-47: Repeat R8 through R27.
Finish off your Broomsticks Washcloth:
R48-51: K all sts.
Bind off all sts.
Use a tapestry needle to weave in your ends, then you will need to give it a quick steam block to make it lie flat!
I’d love to see your wips and finished projects! Add a project on Ravelry, and/or tag me on Instagram and use the hashtags #KnittleAndPearl and #BroomsticksWashcloth.
