Nobody is sure who originally wrote this pattern, but it has been passed down from one knitter to the next for generations. I am excited for you to take part in this knitting tradition, and for you to later experience the joy of using these dishcloths in your own kitchen. It is wonderfully satisfying to use something that was made by your very own hands to perform a task as simple as wiping down the counters or washing dishes in warm, soapy water. May you perpetuate this knitting heritage by gifting these creations to the ones you love and help them scrub away the cares of today.

I added a chart to this pattern to help beginners understand how to read charts.