1010 Lobelia - Face Cloth Knitting Pattern for Home in Valley Yarns Leverett

1010 Lobelia Face Cloth Knitting Pattern by Julie Turjoman

The 1010 Lobelia is a beautifully crafted face cloth knitting pattern designed by Julie Turjoman, available as a downloadable PDF. This beginner-friendly homeware project produces a generous 10" x 10" square face cloth featuring delicate stitch textures that make it equally suited for morning skin care routines and evening make-up removal. An optional I-Cord loop worked into one corner adds practical convenience, allowing the cloth to be hung within easy reach.

What Is Being Made

This pattern creates a single-size, square face cloth measuring 10 inches by 10 inches after blocking. The finished cloth is designed to be a durable, everyday bathroom essential with a refined, textured surface. The optional I-Cord hanging loop elevates it from a simple washcloth to a thoughtfully designed homeware accessory. Because it is a one-size project with a compact finished measurement, it makes an excellent quick knit and a wonderful handmade gift.

Techniques Used

• Bottom-up construction: The face cloth is worked from the bottom edge upward, giving knitters a straightforward and intuitive build from cast-on to bind-off.
• Worked flat: The main body of the cloth is knitted back and forth in rows rather than in the round, making it accessible for knitters who prefer straight or circular needles used flat.
• Lace: Delicate lace elements are incorporated into the design, adding an elegant, open texture to the fabric surface without overwhelming the practical nature of the cloth.
• Seamless finishing: The construction is seamless, meaning there are no seams to sew up upon completion, resulting in a clean and polished finish.
• Optional I-Cord loop: Knitters who wish to add a hanging loop can work a small I-Cord into one corner of the cloth using double pointed needles, a simple but satisfying technique that adds functional detail.

Stitches Used

• Texture Stitch: The primary stitch pattern used throughout the body of the cloth. It is worked over a repeating sequence of rows and creates the characteristic surface interest that gives the Lobelia cloth its tactile quality. Gauge is measured in this stitch: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches, blocked.
• Lace stitches: Incorporated as part of the overall stitch pattern to introduce delicate openwork detailing.
• I-Cord: A small tubular knitted cord worked on double pointed needles for the optional hanging loop.

Materials

The pattern is written specifically for Valley Yarns Leverett, a 70% Pima Cotton / 30% Linen blend yarn. This cotton-linen combination offers exceptional stitch definition, making the Texture Stitch and lace elements appear crisp and clear in the finished fabric. The natural fiber content also ensures durability and breathability, qualities that are especially desirable in a face cloth that will be laundered regularly. The yarn is available in a 50 g / 109 yard hank, and only one hank is required to complete the project. The sample shown in the pattern was knitted in the colorway Seafoam.

• Yarn weight: DK / Worsted weight
• Needles: US size 4 (3.5 mm) needles for the main body, or size needed to achieve gauge
• Double pointed needles: US size 4 (3.50 mm) for the optional I-Cord loop
• Additional materials: Stitch markers and a tapestry needle for finishing

Skill Level and Suitability

Rated as a beginner project, the 1010 Lobelia face cloth is an ideal pattern for knitters who are comfortable with basic knit and purl stitches and are ready to explore simple lace and texture stitch patterns. The small scale of the project means it works up quickly, and the straightforward flat construction keeps the process approachable. More experienced knitters will appreciate the optional I-Cord technique as a neat finishing touch. The pattern is published by Valley Yar