The Easy as Pie Dishcloth by Emily E. Williams is a clever free knitting pattern for a small round dishcloth worked with short-row shaping.
The circular design creates a practical textured cloth while giving knitters a compact project for practicing short rows. With only a small amount of worsted-weight yarn required, it is also a useful project for leftover cotton yarn.
Easy as Pie Dishcloth Pattern at a Glance
Designer: Emily E. Williams
Pattern: Easy as Pie Dishcloth
Craft: Knitting
Category: Dishcloth / Washcloth
Yarn Weight: Worsted
Yardage: Approximately 40 yards (37 m)
Needles: US 6 (4 mm)
Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 in in garter stitch
Finished Size: Approximately 6 in (15 cm) diameter
Construction: Worked flat with short rows
Techniques: Garter stitch, short rows, grafting or seaming
Language: English
Pattern Availability: Free
About the Easy as Pie Dishcloth
Unlike a traditional square dishcloth, Easy as Pie is shaped into a circle. The wedge-shaped sections are created with short rows and joined together to form the finished round cloth.
The garter-stitch texture makes the fabric practical for kitchen use, while the circular construction gives the project a distinctive look. It is a small project, but the shaping makes it more interesting than a basic rectangular dishcloth.
Yarn and Needle Notes
The pattern calls for approximately 40 yards (37 m) of worsted-weight yarn. For a working dishcloth, cotton or a cotton-rich yarn is a practical choice because it is absorbent and easy to wash.
The recommended needle size is US 6 (4 mm). The listed gauge is 20 stitches = 4 inches in garter stitch.
Finished Size
The finished dishcloth measures approximately 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter.
Because this is a household item rather than a fitted garment, achieving a pleasant, useful fabric is generally more important than matching the measurements with extreme precision.
Short-Row Construction
The round shape is created by working a sequence of short-row wedges. These sections gradually build the circle while keeping the knitting itself flat.
The final edges are then joined using the finishing method described in the designer's instructions. This makes the project a useful way to practice short-row shaping and finishing techniques on a small scale.
Get the Free Easy as Pie Dishcloth Pattern
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