Pattern Description:
This heart-shaped washcloth is a charming update of a classic design, worked from the pointed tip upward for smooth shaping.
Starting with just 3 stitches, the fabric grows through easy increases before being divided to form two rounded peaks.
Each side is finished with gentle decreases for a clean heart silhouette. The pattern knits up quickly, with an optional single crochet edging for a polished, decorative touch.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
Materials Needed:
- 1 Ball of Peaches n Cream (This quantity makes three cloths).
- Size 10 Knitting Needles.
- Stitch Holder.
- Darning Needle.
Measurements:
Abbreviations Used:
- K – Knit
- YO – Yarn Over
- tog – Together
- st – Stitch
- Kfb – Knit through front and back of stitch
Instructions for Making the Heart Washcloth Pattern:
Initial Shaping and Increase (Heart Point and Body)
The instructions begin by forming the bottom point of the heart and increasing stitches to form the main body.
- Cast on 3 sts.
- Row 1: K1, Kfb, K1 (4 sts).
- Row 2: K across.
- Row 3: K2, YO, K to end.
- Repeat Row 3 until there are a total of 36 sts.
Transition Row and Division
After reaching 36 sts, the following rows set up the peaks of the heart, dividing the stitches onto the holder.
- K2, YO K2tog, K to end.
- K2, YO, K2tog, twice, K10, K2tog.
- Place remaining 18 sts on holder.
Peak One (First Half)
Work the stitches remaining on the needle to form the first peak of the heart.
- K2, YO, K2tog, twice, K to end.
- Repeat the last row until 8 sts remain.
- K2tog twice, YO, K2tog twice (5 sts).
- K2tog, k1 through back of st, K2tog (3 sts).
- K across.
- Bind off three sts.
Peak Two (Second Half)
Move the held stitches back to the needle and attach the yarn to begin working the second peak.
- Move 18 sts from holder onto needle and attach yarn.
- K2, YO, K2tog, twice, K to end.
- Repeat the last row until 8 sts remain.
- K2tog twice, YO, K2tog twice (5 sts).
- K2tog, k1 through back of st, K2tog (3 sts).
- K across.
- Bind off three sts.
Optional Finishing
For a different appearance, a single crochet border may be added around the finished dishcloth.
