Damask Dishcloth by Amanda Morse

Damask Dishcloth

Knitting
May 2026
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
100 - 105 yards (91 - 96 m)
English
This pattern is available for free.

The Damask Dishcloth is a textured cotton dishcloth knitting pattern made with simple knits and purls for a pretty, detailed-looking finish.

This free dishcloth knitting pattern is worked in KnitPicks Dishie, making it a practical little kitchen project that is washable, useful, and easy to add to your handmade stack. The Damask texture gives the cloth a polished look without making the knitting feel overly complicated, so it is a great project for confident beginners and anyone who enjoys relaxing knit-and-purl designs.

This pattern is perfect for using cotton yarn, making handmade gifts, or adding a fresh dishcloth to your own kitchen. It is small enough to work up quickly but still interesting enough to keep your needles happy.