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Cable Smocked Washcloth is a great fast make for those looking to try out crochet cables for the first time or wanting a sturdy, absorbent washcloth with a great scrubby texture and a decorative appearance. The edging is also perfect for using up short lengths of leftover scrap yarn.

I was so pleased with the result and how well it works as a cloth, especially for spillages and dried on food, that I decided I should make this pattern available so others can make it.

The pattern can be viewed FREE on my blog or a downloadable, printer friendly pdf copy can be purchased from my Ravelry store.

Size: Body: 25 cm/10”square;
Tension: 15 sts x 10 rows = 10cm x 10cm / 4” x 4” measured over main patt rep using 4 mm hook, after blocking.
Working method: worked flat in turned rows, bottom up.

Requirements
Main Yarn: James C Brett Craft Cotton (100% cotton; 100g; 160m/175 yds or similar yarn. Sample in shade: Ecru used about two thirds of the ball of yarn
Trim Yarn: 5m/5 yds dk cotton yarn scraps for border
4mm (US G/6) hook
2 stitch markers or a cable needle
Yarn needle and scissors

Notes:
This pattern is available in both UK terminology and US terminology. Please be sure you are using a copy in your preferred terminology.

I recommend that you read through the pattern before starting.

I sometimes add extra resources for my patterns, e.g. yarn substitutions, adaptations, styling suggestions or helpful video clips as updates on my original blog post for the release, so consider checking it out here.