After discovering the instructions for making a “knotted stitch” in the The Encyclopedia of Needlework published in 1884, I just had to make a pattern for it. I just had to.

Its a great stitch with a little nubby that makes it perfect for scrubbing things. There is also a matching washcloth (pattern includes both) for extra scrubbies and nubbies.

The pattern is on a webpage but look for the “Print & pdf” button in the lower left. With that you can take a copy with you!