Fiorentino Washcloth – Knit Pattern
Hello Makers! It’s Elise, the maker and designer behind Frosia Knits. I’m thrilled to be back on the blog and share with you a new washcloth pattern!
The Fiorentino Washcloth has a beautifully simple design with a little texture to help with scrubbing.
My inspiration for the washcloth came from the symbol of Firenze, the giglio fiorentino. One reason this might have become the crest of Florence is the abundant irises found near the city of the species Iris germanica fiorentina. These little flower like knots dot the interior of the washcloth for a therapeutic, massaging texture: perfect for your next spa day or your everyday! Hope you enjoy making these as much as I did designing them!
Method:
Knitting
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Materials
- 1 skein of Lion Brand Re-Up Medium Weight Yarn (85% Cotton, 15% Polyester). Each skein is 114 yds (105 m). You will need about 91 yds (83 m) to complete one washcloth. You can easily substitute any medium weight cotton yarn, just make sure to check your gauge
- US 6 (4.0 mm) Knitting Needles – Art. No 3011/6
- Tapestry Needle Set (Bent Tip) – Art. No 3121
- Mini Patchwork Scissors – Art. No 493/CW
Finished Size
- Height: 11.25 inches
- Width: 10.25 inches
Gauge
20.5 sts + 29 rows = 4” in stockinette
Abbreviations
- CO cast on
- k knit
- p purl
- sl1p slip 1 purlwise
- sl1k slip 1 knitwise
- mk make knot
- sts stitches
- BO bind off
Stitch Explanation
Make Knot (mk): Bring yarn to front if not there already, place needle in last three stitches as if to purl, and bring needle through but do not slip stitches off needle. Pass yarn to back, place needle in same three stitches as if to knit and pull yarn through but do not pull stitches off the needle. Bring yarn to back and place the needle in the same three stitches as if to purl, bring yarn through and pull stitches off the needle. Check out my Porte Face Scrubbie Pattern for a step by step photo tutorial.
Fiorentino Washcloth Pattern
Long-tail CO 53 stitches
Row 1: sl1p, p to end
Row 2: sl1k, k to end
Repeat Row 1 & 2 once
Row 5: sl1p, p to end
Row 6: sl1k, k3, p2, k to last 6 sts, p2, k4
Row 7: sl1p, p3, k2, p to last 6 sts, k2, p4
Repeat Row 6 & 7 once
Row 10: sl1k, k3, p2, k3, mk, [k5, mk] 4 times, k3, p2, k4
Row 11: sl1p, p3, k2, p to last 6 sts, k2, p4
Row 12: sl1k, k3, p2, k to last 6 sts, p2, k4
Repeat Row 11 & 12 three times
Row 19: sl1p, p3, k2, p to last 6 sts, k2, p4
Row 20: sl1k, k3, p2, k7, mk, [k5, mk] 3 times, k7, p2, k4
Row 21: sl1p, p3, k2, p to last 6 sts, k2, p4
Row 22: sl1k, k3, p2, k to last 6 sts, p2, k4
Repeat Row 21 & 22 three times
Row 29: sl1p, p3, k2, p to last 6 sts, k2, p4
Repeat Row 10 to Row 29 two times
Row 70: sl1k, k3, p2, k3, mk, [k5, mk] 4 times, k3, p2, k4
Row 71: sl1p, p3, k2, p to last 6 sts, k2, p4
Repeat Row 6 & 7 twice
Row 76: sl1k, k to end of row
Repeat Row 1 & 2 twice
BO purlwise
And you are done! I hope you enjoyed making this washcloth as much as I enjoyed designing it! Don’t forget to follow Frosia Knits on social media for more updates and to share your finished projects tagging @FrosiaKnits and with the hashtag #FiorentinoWashcloth!
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