Lennox Dish Towel

Lennox Dish Towel by Cluck Cluck Boots

Project Overview

The Lennox Dish Towel is a beginner-friendly knitted dishcloth designed by Cluck Cluck Boots. This downloadable PDF pattern creates a practical kitchen textile measuring 13 inches wide by 18 inches long, suitable for everyday use in the home.

What Is Being Made

This pattern produces a functional dish towel with a classic rectangular shape. The finished towel is sized for comfortable handling and drying dishes, making it a practical addition to any kitchen. The design uses a simple repeating stitch pattern that creates visual texture while remaining accessible to knitters of all experience levels.

Craft and Techniques

The Lennox Dish Towel is created using the knitting method. The pattern begins with a long-tail cast on, a foundational technique that creates a secure and elastic edge ideal for towels. The body is worked using basic knitting techniques, with the option to work on either circular needles or straight needles, allowing crafters to choose their preferred method. If using circular needles, the pattern is worked back and forth rather than in the round. An optional loop detail can be created using double-pointed needles (DPNs) for added functionality.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K) – The primary stitch forming the foundation of the towel
• Purl (P) – Used to create texture and visual interest in the pattern

The stitch pattern alternates between knit and purl stitches in a repeating sequence. Row 1 consists of knit one, then repeats a pattern of three knit stitches followed by one purl stitch across the row, ending with three knit stitches. Row 2 repeats Row 1 exactly. This simple two-row repeat is worked until the piece reaches just under 18 inches in length, creating a subtle ribbed texture throughout the towel.

Materials and Specifications

Yarn: The pattern calls for 240 yards of worsted weight yarn. The recommended yarn is Knit Picks Dishie in the Linen colorway, which provides 190 yards per 100-gram ball. Worsted weight yarn is ideal for dishcloths, offering durability and absorbency suitable for kitchen use.

Needles: The pattern requires 4.0mm / US 6 needles. Crafters may choose between 24-inch circular needles or straight needles for the body of the towel. For the optional loop detail, 4.0mm / US 6 double-pointed needles (DPNs) are needed.

Gauge: The pattern specifies a gauge of 22 stitches by 28 rows over a 4-inch by 4-inch swatch, measured in stockinette stitch. Checking gauge before beginning ensures the finished towel meets the intended dimensions.

Skill Level

Rated as Easy, the Lennox Dish Towel is an excellent project for beginners. The pattern uses only fundamental knitting stitches and a straightforward stitch repeat, making it an ideal introduction to knitted textiles for those new to the craft.