Squashcloth by Kathie Popadin

Squashcloth

Knitting
March 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
18.5 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch worked flat
US 6 - 4.0 mm
60 - 70 yards (55 - 64 m)
Washcloth/dishcloth size (9 x 9" | 22.5 x 22.5cm)
English
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squashᐧcloth (skwɒsh’-klɒth’) n. a small cloth, delightfully dense and squishy, used in washing the face or body

Make Squashcloths for washcloths, dishcloths, or enlarge the pattern (directions included) and make hand towels!

One ball of the recommended Caron All Day Cotton yarn will make two Squashcloths.


SIZES:
Finished size of washcloth/dishcloth: 9 x 9” | 22.5 x 22.5 cm
Pattern also gives directions to enlarge to hand towel size

MATERIALS:
--Caron All Day Cotton, or similar Aran weight 100% cotton yarn
--US #6 | 4 mm needles
--Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

SKILLS NEEDED:
Techniques include knit stitch, slipped stitches, casting on, binding off


I love to see your finished Squashcloths, so tag me @KniftyPatterns on social media. Use #squashcloth so I can see your projects…

Happy knitting!


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