Mini Cactus Washcloth Knitting Pattern
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As I mentioned in my Little Cactus Washcloth pattern, seeing how I could make some of my patterns smaller lead to different heart patterns, and now different cactus patterns! This is as small as I’m going with the cacti and for this pattern I’ve changed up the styling of it as well, making it a little more blocky.
I often end up with a favourite side with my washcloth knitting patterns, but I have to say, I don’t have a strong preference with this one! I think it’s partially because of the size of each cactus, but also because of the blocky design of the cacti.
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Don’t miss the other cactus washcloths:
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Pattern
Gauge: 2″ x 2″ (5 cm x 5 cm) = 10 stitches x 13 rows knit in stockinette (blocked)
Finished measurements: 8.5″ x 8.5″ (21.5 cm x 21.5 cm) – blocked
Materials:
- 4.5 mm needles (US 7)
- ~ 34 g / 54 yds worsted weight cotton (I used Bernat Handicarfter Cotton Scents in Aloe Vera, Lion Brand Re-Up or Knit Picks Dishie or other worsted weight cottons would also work)
- Blocking mat
- Blocking pins
- Tapestry needle
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Abbreviations used:
– k: knit
– p: purl
– * *: repeat instructions between
– sts: stitches
Pattern:
Cast on 41 sts (I like the long-tail cast on, though the cable cast on would also look good).
R1: *k1, p1* to end of row.
R2-3: Repeat R1.
R4: K1 p1 k1, k35, k1 p1 k1.
R5: K1 p1 k1, p35, k1 p1 k1.
R6: Repeat R4.
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First row of cacti:
R7: K1 p1 k1, p5, k3, p8, k3, p8, k3, p5, k1 p1 k1.
R8: K1 p1 k1, k5, p3, k8, p3, k8, p3, k5, k1 p1 k1.
R9: Repeat R7.
R10: K1 p1 k1, k2, p6, k5, p6, k5, p6, k5, k1 p1 k1.
R11: K1 p1 k1, p2, k9, p2, k9, p2, k9, p2, k1 p1 k1.
R12: K1 p1 k1, k2, *p2, k1, p6, k2* repeat from * twice more, k1 p1 k1.
R13: K1 p1 k1, p2, *k2, p1, k3, p1, k2, p2* repeat from * twice more, k1 p1 k1.
R14: K1 p1 k1, k2, *p2, k1, p3, k1, p2, k2* repeat from * twice more, k1 p1 k1.
R15: K1 p1 k1, p2, *k2, p1, k3, p5* repeat from * twice more, k1 p1 k1.
R16: K1 p1 k1, k5, p3, k8, p3, k8, p3, k5, k1 p1 k1.
R17: K1 p1 k1, p5, k3, p8, k3, p8, k3, p5, k1 p1 k1.
R18: K1 p1 k1, k35, k1 p1 k1.
R19: K1 p1 k1, p35, k1 p1 k1.
R20-21: Repeat R18 & R19.
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Second row of cacti:
R22: K1 p1 k1, k5, p3, k8, p3, k8, p3, k5, k1 p1 k1.
R23: K1 p1 k1, p5, k3, p8, k3, p8, k3, p5, k1 p1 k1.
R24: Repeat R22.
R25: K1 p1 k1, p2, k6, p5, k6, p5, k6, p5, k1 p1 k1.
R26: K1 p1 k1, k2, p9, k2, p9, k2, p9, k2, k1 p1 k1.
R27: K1 p1 k1, p2, *k2, p1, k6, p2* repeat from * twice more, k1 p1 k1.
R28: K1 p1 k1, k2, *p2, k1, p3, k1, p2, k2* repeat from * twice more, k1 p1 k1.
R29: K1 p1 k1, p2, *k2, p1, k3, p1, k2, p2* repeat from * twice more, k1 p1 k1.
R30: K1 p1 k1, k2, *p2, k1, p3, k5* repeat from * twice more, k1 p1 k1.
R31: K1 p1 k1, p5, k3, p8, k3, p8, k3, p5, k1 p1 k1.
R32: K1 p1 k1, k5, p3, k8, p3, k8, p3, k5, k1 p1 k1.
R33: K1 p1 k1, p35, k1 p1 k1.
R34: K1 p1 k1, k35, k1 p1 k1.
R35-36: Repeat R33 & R34.
Third row of cacti:
R37-50: Repeat R7 through R20.
Finish off your washcloth:
R51-53: *k1 p1* to end of row.
Bind off in pattern.
Use a tapestry needle to weave in your ends. It is recommended that you block your washcloth, I favour steam-blocking for speed if you’re looking to gift your finished washcloth, or get a pic for Instagram (always my goal haha), but since you’ll be washing your Little Hearts as you use them, wet blocking or no blocking would also be acceptable.
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 #KnittleCactus.
