Sharp, sassy, and full of personality—Grate Expectations is a fun double-knit pattern featuring a smiling cheese grater with legs and attitude. It’s fully reversible, beginner-friendly, and makes a perfect pot holder, dish cloth, or hot pad.

Pattern Details:

Size: 35 stitches x 55 rows – Finished size approx. 8” x 8” (20 x 20 cm)

Gauge: Gauge is not essential for this pattern

Yarn: Worsted weight cotton (e.g., Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/8 – approx. 73 yds each of two colors)

Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm)

Technique: Double knitting from a 2-color chart (no written instructions)

Skill Level: Confident beginner

Includes: Instructions for cast on, bind off, clean edges, and reading the chart

Video support: Helpful links included

Great for adding humor and handmade charm to your kitchen—or gift it to the pun-lover in your life!

Part of the Kitchen Cuties Collection
This is 1 of 13 double-knit kitchen designs. Collect them all! Bundle coming soon.