9 Christmas Dishcloth Free Knitting Patterns
Tick tock…Christmas is quickly approaching.
So what’s a knitter to do when a last minute gift is needed? Knit something, of course!
Why not whip up a holiday washcloth!
All of the projects shown below may be used as dishcloths or washcloths. They all feature festive holiday motifs so they will brighten up the room whether it be the kitchen or the bathroom.
If you’re heading to a holiday party and need a last minute gift, make one of these projects. Then fold it neatly, place a sweetly scented bar soap on top, and wrap them together with a pretty ribbon.
It makes a lovely gift that is both pretty and practical.
In fact, if you want even more dishcloths to choose from, check out this blog post on 15 Easy Dishcloth Knitting Patterns. They are great for any time of year.
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Christmas Dishcloth Free Knitting Patterns
#1. Christmas Reindeer Dishcloth Free Knitting Pattern
Knit a reindeer dishcloth is getting ready to pull Santa’s sleigh. If you want to knit Rudolph choose another color besides red to make the washcloth. Then using a small amount of red yarn, top stitch a red nose on him.
This project was made using worsted weight Lily Sugar’n Cream cotton yarn.
#2. Snowman Dishcloth Free Knitting Pattern
Here’s a dishcloth you can use all winter long. This adorable snowman is complete with a hat, a scarf, and a smile. Knit it using Lily Sugar’n Cream Cotton yarn.
#3. Mitered Christmas Dishcloth Free Knitting Pattern
Red, white, and green…the colors of Christmas. Use them to knit a mitered dishcloth using worsted weight cotton yarn. Designed by Suz KnittyKits.
#4. Snowbaby Dishcloth Free Knitting Pattern
Designed by Elaine Fitzpatrick, this adorable snowman dishcloth includes instructions to also knit a baby bib version of the same motif. Project uses worsted weight cotton yarn.
#5. Christmas Bauble Washcloth Free Knitting Pattern
Get into the holiday spirit with this adorable washcloth! Worked from the bottom up, it features simple shaping and a garter edge to prevent rolling. Topped with a I-cord hoop for hanging, you'll feel like decking the halls every time you use it.
Designed by Emily Ringelman and uses worsted cotton yarn.
#6. The Santa Cloth Free Knitting Pattern
I love the name of this dishcloth…the Santa Cloth! It features a Santa motif in the center made by using knit and purl stitches. It was designed by Kris Knits and uses worsted weight cotton yarn.
#7. Christmas Bell Free Dishcloth Knitting Pattern
Ring in some Christmas cheer with this festive bell washcloth/dishcloth knitting pattern. It may be knitted using your favorite worsted cotton yarn. Add a real jingle bell for a decorative holiday sound! Designed by Melissa Bergland Burnham.
#8. O Holy Night Dishcloth Free Knitting Pattern
Bring a favorite Christmas carol to life by knitting it! O Holy Night is a wintry scene dishcloth designed by Kelly Montag and uses worsted weight cotton yarn.
#9. Snowman and Sassy Coal Dishcloths Free Knitting Pattern
A sweet snowman or a sassy coal - which fits your mood more? These adorable dishcloths are perfect for getting your kitchen ready for the winter season. With simple garter stitch and light embroidery, you can knit them up in a flash and have them ready for all of your holiday entertaining.
This project uses sport weight yarn.
Will you be knitting dishcloths/washcloths as gifts this year? Which project is your favorite? Let me know in the comments below.
