petite French farmhouse dishcloth pattern no.1

Susan is a new knitter and

 asked for a pattern for the dishcloths

pictured in my last post,

so I've typed up one for the double stripe

for those who are interested.

Since I love French striped linens, 

and since it's a smallish size,

I've named it the ... 

petite French farmhouse dishcloth

pattern no.1

Finished Size:

Approximately 6 1/2 inches square

Materials:

cotton worsted weight yarn {I used Lion Brand}

in main color & stripe color

Needles:

Size 4.5mm/US 7

crochet hook about same size

tapestry needle

Gauge:

Approximately 18 sts and 26 rows = 4 inches

Note:  If you are a new knitter and unsure as to how to start a new color yarn, here are a few tutorials that I hope will help:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpDC0Tq3pkw&feature=related, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckzi_bhg2UE&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bo_yXLRiqb4&feature=related

Directions:

Cast on 30 stitches with main color.

Row 1 & 2: knit

Row 3: knit

Row 4: knit 2, purl to last two stitches, knit 2

Rows 5 - 18:  Repeat rows 3 & 4 seven more times

Row 19: knit

Row 20: {with stripe color} knit 2, purl to last two stitches, knit 2

Row 21: {with main color} knit

Row 22: {with main color} knit 2, purl to last two stitches, knit 2

Row 23: {with stripe color} knit

Row 24: {with main color} knit 2, purl to last two stitches, knit 2

Rows 25 - 40:  Repeat rows 3 & 4 eight more times

Row 41 - 42:  knit

Bind off, leaving a 6 - 8 inch tail to crochet the loop, if desired.  With your crochet hook, chain 12 sts, then secure to dishcloth {with a slip stitch} to form a loop.  Weave in all ends.

~Deb