Little Ghosts Free Washcloth Pattern

Perhaps in part because I got really into the show Ghosts this year (it started with the US version then I discovered I could watch the UK version on CBC Gem), I got some fall/spooky season/Halloween inspo for a washcloth to add to my collection of Halloween washcloths (Broomsticks, Pumpkin Patch, and Candy Corn).

While I’ve had various ideas come to me since I last posted many, many months ago, the timing worked out this time for me to act on the inspiration to pick up my needles and make this washcloth, and then to do the equally time consuming part of writing everything up and posting!

I hope you enjoy knitting these little ghosts!

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Pattern

Gauge – Knit in stockinette: 10.5 sts x 14 rows = 5 cm/2”
*Note: gauge is not crucial for this pattern
Finished measurements: 7.5” x 7.5” (19 cm x 19 cm) – blocked

Materials:

• 4.5 mm needles (US 7)
• ~ 30 g / 50 yds / 45 m worsted weight cotton (I used Lion Brand Re-Up, Knit Picks Dishie (Affiliate Links) would provide similar dimensions, Bernat Handicrafter will result in a slightly larger washcloth)
• Blocking mat
• Blocking pins
• Tapestry needle

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Abbreviations used:
– k: knit
– p: purl
– sts: stitches

Pattern: Instructions are listed for each row with commas in between the different sections. For example: border, stitches before ghost, ghost, stitches between ghosts, ghost, stitches between ghost and border, border.

Cast on 40 sts (I like the long-tail cast on, the cable cast on would also look good).
R1-5: K.
R6: K4, p32, k4.
R7: K.
R8-10: Repeat R6 & R7, ending with and R6.

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R11: K4, k2, p2, k3, p2, k3, p2, k4, p2, k3, p2, k3, p2, k2, k4.
R12: K4, p2, k3, p1, k4, p1, k3, p4, k3, p1, k4, p1, k3, p2, k4.
R13: K4, k2, p12, k4, p12, k2, k4.
R14: K4, p3, k10, p6, k10, p3, k4.
R15: K4, k3, p10, k6, p10, k3, k4.
R16: K4, p3, k10, p6, k10, p3, k4.
R17: K4, k4, p8, k8, p8, k4, k4.
R18: K4, p4, k8, p8, k8, p4, k4.
R19-21: Repeat R17 & R18, ending with R17.

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The next 2 rows will be the eyes:
R22: K4, p4, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p8, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p4, k4.
R23: K4, k4, p2, k1, p2, k1, p2, k8, p2, k1, p2, k1, p2, k4, k4.
R24: K4, p4, k8, p8, k8, p4, k4.
R25: K4, k5, p6, k10, p6, k5, k4.
R26: K4, p6, k4, p12, k4, p6, k4.

R27: K.
R28: K4, p32, k4.
R29-30: Repeat R27 & R28.

Repeat R11 through R30 for your second row of little ghosts.

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Finish off your washcloth:
R51-56: K.
Bind off.

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 Ghosts 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 #KnittleGhosts.