Granny's Choice Super Easy knit dishcloth

The older I become, the more I genuinely realize that the simple things in life truly are the best things in life.  There was a time, not all that long ago, where I would hesitate to post one of my patterns or methods of creating / doing something for fear that it was TOO simple and I would question the need to share.  I have a plan-jane red mitten pattern I have been holding onto since beginning this blog for that very reason!

But I created this blog in order to express my own personal creativity.  Perhaps it IS a little on the simplistic side (or perhaps, dear reader, you disagree - that would be very kind of you!) but I love most of my creations and my family usually finds them useful.  

So this year I am going to try and post the patterns and ideas that I love, even if they are super simple and reminiscent of yesteryears.  Hopefully some of you find my patterns or methods useful and straightforward. 

That brings me to todays pattern.  Most knitters have likely seen some version of this pattern or another at some point.  It seems to be one of those ideas that have existed for a long time in the knitting world.  The Granny's Choice dishcloth.  I remember my grandmother, my mother and many of my aunts using them in their kitchens when I was a child.  There was even a pretty little one waiting to be used in the kitchen sink of the cottage we rented for our summer holiday last year.   These dishcloths go by many names:  Granny's Choice, Granny's Favourite, Super Simple dishcloth, . . . I'm sure I have missed many other names. 

It is a simple, diagonal knit cloth that uses basic stitches and creates a lovely, useful cloth that holds up very well under daily use.  This time around I made them using Bernat Handicrafter cotton and I tried one using Red Heart Scrubby yarn.  The texture of the scrubby yarn cloth feels like it will make handwashing those stuck on spots much easier!

Here is my version of the Granny's Choice, Super Simple Knit Dishcloth

Granny's Choice Dishcloth Pattern

skill level:
beginner

size
approx. 8.5 inch x 8.5 inch

needles & notions
5mm knitting needles
tapestry needle

yarn

Bernat Handicrafter, approx. 70 yards

(pictured in: Fleur de Lavande, Lavender, Pale Yellow, Robin's Egg)

gauge

XX sts x XX rows = approx.  4 inch in st st

pattern

cast on 2 sts

Row 1:  KFB all stitches (4sts)

Row 2:  Knit across (4sts)

Row 3:  K2.  KFB next st., knit to end (5sts)

Row 4:  K2.  YO.  Knit to the end.

Repeat row 4 until 52 sts in needles (or until cloth is desired size)

Decreases

Row 1:  K1.  K2tog.  YO.  K2tog.  Knit to end of row.

repeat previous row until 5 sts remain on needles

Next Row:  K1.  K2tog.  knit to end of row (4 sts)

Next:  K2tog twice (2sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a tail for sewing.  Draw yarn through live stitches still on needles.  Pull up.  Secure and weave in ends

Have you made a Granny's Choice dishcloth before?  Did you like this version?  Want to follow Red Mitten Designs on social media?  Click on a link below to find me on your favourite social channel!

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Once again, thank you for choosing a Red Mitten Designs pattern!  Enjoy!!

Winter Menu Planner

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and is excited for new beginnings in 2023!

With Christmas at an end and the decorations starting to be put away, I find myself in that awkward post-Christmas stage wondering what to fill the soon to be undecorated spaces with.  The Christmas menu planner I used through the holiday's was one of my favourites but it's time for a new design.

I decided I wanted something simplistic and yet pretty.  So here is this years "Simple Winter Menu Planner" available as a free download!

                WINTER MENU PLANNER

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Christmas Menu Planner

The Christmas handmaking rush has begun here at Red Mitten Designs!  Christmas knitting and crocheting,  Christmas sewing, Christmas baking and every kind of Christmas making! 

The kids have even been in on the action and started there Christmas present crafting to give to grandparents 

Too early?  Perhaps.  But we love the festive season and want it to last as long as possible. 

Amongst all the Christmas making I decided to finish painting the kitchen cabinets.  And a newly painted kitchen needs a newly designed, festive menu Planner!

If you would like a free copy of this year's Christmas Menu Planner, click on the link below.

Christmas Menu Planner

🎅 Merry Christmas creating! 🤶

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Frozen Inspired Tiara: Free Crochet Pattern

Frozen II hit theaters a couple of weeks ago!  Our two oldest children went with my husband to see it and loved it!!  Of course, this re-ignited my daughters desire for a all things Frozen 💗 💗 

Last month, while I was completing my Christmas Order for Little Treasures, the poor little girl had to spend several weeks looking at beautiful Frozen Inspired jewelry and tiara's.  After the delivery was made I decided that I would make her an extra special tiara for her Christmas stocking this year.

Thankfully she is too young to ever see this blog post so it won't ruin the Christmas surprise!!  This pattern is untested (although I have made it multiple times) so if there are any issues please be kind and let me know!  I just thought you lovely readers might like to "give-it-a-go" for the sweet Frozen Fans in your life!!

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So without further pre-amble (does anyone even read this ↑ part anyway! lol), on to the pattern!!

Santa Baby Boots: Free Crochet Pattern

Christmas is coming - craft faster!!  Is that still a meme?  If not, it's still accurate!  

Have you ever had the feeling as a Christmas Handmaker that you're going to just run out of time?  I have that feeling every single, blasted year!!

Oh well, it'll get done one way or another!  It always does!!  







If you follow me on social media you will likely have seen the lovely photo's of these boots as I was preparing to deliver them to my consignment store, Little Treasures Kids Store in Selwyn, Ontario.

The social media post was a hit and these baby boots turned out to be a very popular item both at the store and with my regular clients who have purchased several pairs!!  I love my clients, they are awesome!!! 💖

So, while I was filling the orders, I figured I'd jot down the pattern and then add some beautiful, festive photo's for all my readers to enjoy!!  Like this one . . . 

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Now, if you are ready for a quick, festive crochet . . . on to the pattern!!