Mint Swirl Cloth
Size:
-approximately 9 inches in diameter
Gauge:
-not important, but something suitable for your yarn/needles
Materials:
-red and white yarn: less than one 50g ball cotton each, I used Lily’s Sugar and Cream.
-straight needles that will give you desired gauge, usually US size 7 or 8
Instructions:
Cast on 15 stitches in red.**
row 1: knit across.
row 2 (and all even rows): knit to end.
row 3: knit 14, turn.
row 5: knit 12, turn.
row 7: knit 10, turn.
row 9: knit 8, turn.
row 11: knit 6, turn.
row 13: knit across all 15 stitches.
row 14: change to white, knit across.
One wedge complete.
Repeat rows 3-14, alternating colors each wedge, 15 times.
(You do not have to cut the yarn after each wedge. Just leave it dangling at the center of the circle and pick it up the next time you need it.)
Bind off, and use yarn tail to sew the last wedge to the first wedge. The center hole can be closed by threading the yarn through the edge stitches and pulling (like a drawstring, or the top of a hat).
**Or use could use a provisional cast on, and graft the last wedge to the first when finished if you prefer.
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Thank you for giving the directions for this pattern on your site. I’ve been looking for a round cloth pattern between 8 and 8-1/2 ” wide to make facecloths. I’ll give this one a try right away.
Have a blessed day.
Kandie
ooh fun! Looks yummy
Sarah….Am just finished making your Mint Cloth and I love it! Had been searching for a round knit cloth that didn’t have the ‘points’ on the ends…(even though I have made those for birthday gifts in the past).
I was wondering if you could help me with the sewing up of the center hole portion? Am having a not ’so good time’ getting it closed properly to where it looks alright. I’m not that an experienced knitter (having taught myself what little I do know) and would like to know if there is an easy way to accomplish this?
Any tips would be greatly appreciated, as I prefer this cloth for myself and kitchen duty! Did not post an email to you as I couldn’t get on the site for email to send questions.
Sincerely,
Dana
Thank you so much for correcting the pattern. I really do enjoy this pattern at Christmas Time. Thanks Again.