One of the greatest joys in knitting is being able to make something that can be used and enjoyed by ourselves and gifted to and appreciated by others. I started this collection of patterns three years ago as a monthly club to bring knitters together and I have enjoyed seeing all of the beautiful dishcloths that have been knit with these patterns.

One of the greatest joys in knitting is being able to make something that can be used and enjoyed by ourselves and gifted to and appreciated by others. I started this collection of patterns last year as a monthly club to bring knitters together and I have enjoyed seeing all of the beautiful dishcloths that have been knit with these patterns.

One of the greatest joys in knitting is being able to make something that can be used and enjoyed by ourselves and gifted to and appreciated by others. Handknit dishcloths were commonplace years ago and now serve as a wonderful way to reduce waste in our homes and also to learn or master new stitches and knitting techniques. I started this collection of patterns as a monthly club to bring knitters together and over the past year I have received so many heartwarming messages from knitters who felt joy in being able to create and gift or donate handknit cloths. Others wrote me to say that knitting the dishcloths helped keep their hands (and minds) busy during a difficult year. Some used the patterns to introduce the craft to children, grandchildren and friends. My hope is that these patterns will bring you much joy as you knit them too!

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This month (February 2024) in the Year of Dishcloths Pattern Club, we are visiting Paris, France - one of my most favourite places in the world! It seemed only fitting to choose such a beautifully romantic city for February. Paris is known as the City of Light, which is also fitting as we start to emerge from the dark days of winter in the nort...

The January 2024 Year of Dishcloths pattern is called Belgian Waffle, and is inspired by the delicious waffles (or gaufres) that are a special treat in Belgium, a country where I lived for a year.  These waffles are different from North American breakfast waffles - they are denser and baked with yeast and have a delicious caramelized sugar coat...

This month’s pattern, the Peppermint Cookie Dishcloth is a fun and easy design and is the December design for the 2023 Year of Dishcloths pattern club!

The November 2023 YOD design, the Gingerbread Dishcloth is a pretty and very fun and simple pattern that you can knit up in a jiffy while reading, watching your favourite show, or enjoying the company of good friends.  I chose a wonderfully rich burgundy coloured yarn (of course my favourite, Estelle Sudz!) to knit mine with.

The Pumpkin Spice Dishcloth pattern features some simple colourwork and is knit using slip stitches (not stranded colourwork). Many of you have been asking for a pattern that you can knit with scraps and leftover bits of cotton yarn and although I knit my dishcloth with just 2 contrasting colours, you could definitely use as many colours as you...

Appeltaart Dishcloth is the September pattern for the 2023 Year of Dishcloths Pattern Club

The S’Mores Dishcloth is the August pattern in the 2023 Year of Dishcloths Pattern Club

Sloffen is the Dutch word for slippers and I absolutely love wearing these cozy slipper sock in fall and winter – they are perfect to wear in boots or as house socks!

Little Women is my favourite book of all time and it has been a joy to design this collection of socks. Is there anything cozier than settling down with a warm drink, a cherished book and some knitting? I think not! And add in the fun of a surprise (who doesn’t love a surprise?!) and I think this club is the perfect way to celebrate the start o...

The first of July is Canada Day and so I chose an iconic Canadian sweet treat as the inspiration for the July 2023 Year of Dishcloths design! 

The inspiration for the June 2023 Year of Dishcloths design is a family favourite recipe that I have been baking since my kids were little.  This month’s dishcloth pattern is a super fun, classic design that is easy to memorize and has lots of great texture, perfect for scrubbing dirty pots and pans! 

Date Squares Dishcloth is the May 2023 pattern for the Year of Dishcloths. The inspiration for this month’s dishcloth design is a nostalgic, comfort food dessert that many of us remember from our childhood.  Although I don’t think I ever ate a date square until I was married and discovered it was one of my husband’s favourite desserts, it quick...

Mini Eggs Dishcloth is the April 2023 pattern for the Year of Dishcloths. I love chocolate and mini eggs and was immediately drawn to this robin’s egg blue coloured yarn to knit April’s dishcloth with.  The pattern is fun and super simple and creates a beautiful pattern with little mini egg-inspired eyelets.

Biscotti Dishcloth is the March 2023 pattern for the Year of Dishcloths Most people who know me know how much I love coffee, and biscotti is probably my favourite treat to enjoy with a coffee or espresso!

To celebrate spring, this pattern is ON SALE for only $4 until April 20, 2024 midnight ET (no coupon needed!)

I’m the kind of girl who prefers mittens over gloves. Where I live, winter is long, and I love to wear a pair of cozy mittens to keep warm. I designed this pattern while on an anniversary getaway with my husband, so it is extra special to me! I also adore stripes, so couldn’t resist incorporating them into the design. Whether you’re looking for...

The Jack Frost Hat is the second pattern in the collection and compliments the Jack Frost Cowl pattern. Knit with worsted weight yarn, it is a fun project with some simple lace. The hat is cozy and warm and is perfect for keeping snug and warm against the winter chill! Knit a matching set for a special someone or as a treat for yourself! Perfec...

Linzer Cookie Dishcloth is the February 2023 pattern for the Year of Dishcloths and is inspired by one of my favourite cookies. The pretty lace heart surrounded by a lovely purl border makes this pattern a fun and quick project!

This year’s patterns for the Year of Dishcloths are inspired by my favourite sweet treats and I can’t think of a better way to start than with one of my childhood favourites. Speculaas is a traditional Dutch cookie (think gingerbread but spicier!) that you may know as “windmill cookies”. I hope you’ll enjoy knitting this dishcloth with amazing ...

For the final pattern this year, I returned to my favourite book of all time, Little Women. I

My inspiration for this month’s pattern is a book that I would wager is well loved by many of

As you know, this year’s dishcloth patterns have been inspired by my favourite books and

Three Pines Dishcloth is a fun and simple pattern with some texture and a bit of simple eyelet

This month’s design was inspired by one of my favourite cozy mystery series written by Joanne

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This year’s Year of Dishcloths patterns are inspired by my favourite books and fictional characters. This month’s dishcloth was inspired by The Mysterious Affair at Styles, written by one of my favourite authors, Agatha Christie. The pattern reminded of the ivy that covers country manors like Styles Manor and features a fun lace pattern.

This year’s Year of Dishcloths patterns are inspired by my favourite books and fictional characters. This month’s dishcloth was inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia. The pattern reminded of Aslan and features a simple lace pattern that looks great on both sides!

Two things I love about summer are ice cream and shortie socks! I also love stripey socks, especially because they are perfect for knitting with minis or yarn scraps!

This year’s Year of Dishcloths patterns are inspired by my favourite books and fictional characters. This month’s dishcloth was inspired by The Secret Garden. This pattern features a lovely lace design which reminds me of the curtain of roses in the secret garden that Mary describes in the book

This year’s Year of Dishcloths patterns are inspired by my favourite books and fictional characters.

This year’s Year of Dishcloths patterns are inspired by my favourite books and fictional characters. This month’s dishcloth was inspired by the Emily of New Moon books written by Lucy Montgomery. Though Emily dreams of becoming a writer, she is inspired by the landscape and gardens of New Moon. The pretty lace cables around the edge of this dis...

This year’s Year of Dishcloths patterns are inspired by my favourite books and fictional characters.

Nothing says I Love You like a cozy pair of hand knit socks! If you enjoyed knitting the fingering weight version of this pattern, you will love this DK version!

This year’s Year of Dishcloths patterns are inspired by my favourite books and fictional

There is nothing like a cozy around your neck to keep you toasty warm in the winter chill. I love a cowl that is snug around my neck and this pretty lace design cowl is a fun and easy project!

Jingle All the Way was the December pattern for the Year of Dishcloths Pattern Club 2021

Log Cabin was the November pattern for the Year of Dishcloths Pattern Club 2021

Harvest was the October pattern for the Year of Dishcloths Pattern Club 2021

Wishes Dishcloth was the September pattern for the Year of

Honeycomb Dishcloth was the August pattern for the Year of

Home can be a place, a feeling, a song, a food, a smell, or even a person. Home is something that brings comfort and joy, a safe haven in a crazy world. The Feels Like Home shawl pattern is mean to be just that – a comfy, cozy enjoyable knitting project that brings joy and calm.

I love knitting a simple sock pattern that lets the beauty of a special skein of yarn shine through.

Bloemen (Dutch for flowers) was the July pattern for the Year of

Ripples was the June pattern for the Year of Dishcloths Pattern Club 2021

Bloom Where You’re Planted was the May pattern for the Year of

I really love knitting socks with self-striping yarn - they just seem to knit themselves don’t they?!

Twist and Shout is the April pattern for the Year of Dishcloths Pattern Club. Join me every month in knitting a newly designed dishcloth. By the end of 2021 you’ll have a nice stack of handknit dishcloths to use and gift!

Double Dutch Dishcloth was the March pattern for the Year of Dishcloths Pattern Club. 2021

Icicles Dishcloth was the January pattern for the Year of Dishcloths Pattern Club 2021

I feel like this year we could all use a little extra comfort and joy, and sometimes it really is the little things that bring the greatest joy – a warm smile, a kind word, a special treat or handmade gift for someone special.

I’m so fortunate to live in a part of the world where the leaves turn beautiful shades of orange, red, yellow and brown every autumn. It’s my favourite season not only because of the fall colour, but also

I consider myself blessed beyond measure to have a wonderful, kind and talented sister who is beautiful both inside and out. Though we live far apart, we are close in heart and this sock design was inspired by her.

There’s nothing more refreshing than a tall glass of lemonade or fruit punch on a hot summer day, and these socks remind me of all the yummy fruit drinks and popsicles we all enjoy during a hot summer!

If you enjoyed knitting my Oma’s Sokken pattern, you’ll love this simple variation which I’ve called Opa’s Sokken. The simple ribbed pattern is fun and easy and is great for both beginner and experienced sock knitters.

One of the most satisfying things about knitting for me is being able to make items that my family and I can use in our home. One of the simplest things to make are knit dishcloths. Knit with worsted weight cotton yarn, they are a fun and easy project and make a great housewarming gift too!

I love reading almost as much as I love knitting, and these socks were inspired by the main character of the book I’m currently reading called A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.

Those of us with furry friends know that a daily walk is part of the routine, no matter the weather! We have an adorable pug named Webster who absolutely loves the snow, so warm and cozy mittens are a must in wintertime! These mittens are knit in DK yarn and the pattern is simple and pretty and super easy to memorize! They are a great stash bus...

I think one of the greatest expressions of love is making or creating something for someone special, whether it be cooking a favourite meal, baking a special dessert, or in my case, knitting a cozy winter hat for my husband! I live in Canada where the winters can be fierce, and I wanted to knit him a special hat to keep the snow and wind at bay...

Like postcard from your favourite trip, these shortie socks are the perfect pattern to knit while on vacation or with a special skein of yarn picked up in your travels. For me, knitting projects are always infused with memories of the place and time I spent knitting on them, and none more so than summer knitting projects! Whether you’re on the ...

I will donate 50% of the proceeds from the sale of this pattern to Alzheimer’s Canada in memory of my dad.

Spring weather brings puddles and mud, and these socks are named for the beautiful colourway that I knit them in. The pretty textured pattern cascades down the front of the sock and reminds me of ripples in a puddle. The pattern is not only fun and easy but is also very addictive to knit! Whether you choose to add a contrasting heel, toe and cu...

I love having socks on my needles that are easy to pick up when I only have time to knit a few rows or to bring along with me!

Comfy and cozy, like an old song that plays in your mind, these socks are perfect for wearing around the house and keeping your feet warm and cozy!

My Oma (Dutch for Grandma) was an amazing sock knitter and so is my mom, who passed along her sock knitting skills to me!

Soft and pretty, girly but not fussy, these beautiful socks were inspired by my daughter. These socks have a delicate lace pattern on the front and a lovely textured pattern on the back of the leg.

Perfect for Valentine’s Day or for any time you want to knit a cozy pair of socks for yourself or someone special! These socks are beginner friendly with a perfect combination of easy stockinette and a pretty lace heart detail around the leg and toe.