1040 Euphorbia - Face Cloth Knitting Pattern for Home in Valley Yarns Leverett

Pattern 1040 Euphorbia: Lace Face Cloth Knitting Pattern by Julie Turjoman

The 1040 Euphorbia is a beautifully textured face cloth knitting pattern designed by Julie Turjoman and published under the Valley Yarns brand. This practical yet elegant homeware project produces a generously sized, 10" x 10¾" face cloth featuring a delicate diamond stitch lace texture. Whether used for morning skincare routines or evening make-up removal, this cloth is as functional as it is lovely. An optional I-Cord loop worked into one corner adds a thoughtful finishing touch, allowing the cloth to be hung conveniently within reach.

Who This Pattern Is For

Rated at a beginner skill level, the Euphorbia face cloth is an ideal project for newer knitters who want to dip their toes into lace knitting without feeling overwhelmed. The straightforward construction and clearly defined stitch repeats make it an excellent learning tool for those building their foundational knitting skills. More experienced knitters will appreciate the satisfying rhythm of the diamond stitch pattern and the quick, rewarding nature of the project.

Construction and Techniques

The Euphorbia face cloth is worked flat (also described as worked flat, bottom-up) as a single piece, making it entirely seamless with no finishing seams required. The construction is refreshingly simple and logical:

• Cast-On: 53 stitches are cast on using the Long Tail method, a popular and sturdy cast-on technique that creates a neat, elastic edge well-suited to cotton and linen fabrics.
• Border: Six rows of Seed Stitch are worked at the beginning to establish the bottom border, followed by a continuous 5-stitch Seed Stitch border running along both side edges throughout the cloth.
• Body: The central panel features the 8-stitch Diamond Stitch pattern, a classic lace motif worked over an 8-row repeat. Stitch markers are placed to separate the border stitches from the lace panel, keeping the pattern easy to track.
• Lace Techniques: The Diamond Stitch uses fundamental lace maneuvers including yarn overs (yo), ssk (slip, slip, knit), k2tog (knit 2 together), and sk2p (slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over) — all essential building blocks of lace knitting that beginners will find approachable in this context.
• Optional I-Cord Loop: For those who wish to add the hanging loop, a small I-Cord is worked into one corner using double pointed needles, adding both practicality and a polished finish.

Stitches Used

The Euphorbia pattern draws on a small but meaningful collection of stitch techniques:

• Seed Stitch — worked as a simple alternating knit and purl sequence across all rows, creating a firm, non-curling border that frames the lace center beautifully.
• Diamond Stitch — an 8-row lace repeat worked over a multiple of 6 stitches plus 1, producing the signature delicate diamond texture that gives the cloth its visual interest and its name.
• I-Cord — a narrow, tubular knitted cord worked on double pointed needles, used optionally to create the hanging loop at one corner.

Materials and Yarn

The pattern calls for Valley Yarns Leverett, a premium cotton-linen blend yarn that is perfectly suited to this type of project. The specific fiber composition is 70% Pima Cotton / 30% Linen, and one 50g ball (approximately 109 yards) is all that is needed to complete the cloth. The colorway shown is Sky/Leaf, a fresh and natural combination that suits the botanical inspiration of the design.

• Yarn Weight: Valley Yarns Leverett falls in the DK to Worsted weight range, offering a satisfying fabric weight that is substantial enough for daily use without being heavy.
• Fiber Benefits: Pima Cotton provides softness and absorbency, while Linen adds durability