February: Heart Washcloth

Valentines Day often reminds us of what we should do year round - show love to those who mean the most to us. To spread some love, all you need is some needles, yarn and a little time. This pattern is a fun, fast project that is sure to bring a smile to your face as you make it, and use it. And you can share the love by giving a knit dishcloth to someone else! Using just knits and purls, watch a heart grow in the center of this washcloth.

NOTE: I like the way a seed stitch border lays and the texture it provides for scrubbing. You could easily replace it with a garter stitch border instead if you prefer. To do so, knit rows 1-3, knit the first three and last three stitches on rows 4-34 and knit rows 35-37

This pattern would also be suitable for a potholder/trivet or displayed as a decorative table or shelf mat.

This pattern has both written and charted instructions for the washcloth.

The completed washcloth is approximately 7.5 inches square.

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