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GRANDMA'S FAVORITE DISHCLOTH - LOOM KNITTER'S VERSION
FREE PATTERN
General Note:
This dishcloth has been around for years. It goes by many different names: Grandmother’s Favorite Dishcloth, Sugar & Cream Dishcloth, Corner to Corner Dishcloth, and others. This pattern also shows up in a larger version to make a blanket. The oldest version I found in a web archive has the words, “Designer: Unknown”. As such, I never found one person whose permission I needed to translate this pattern for loom knitters. My apologies to the original creator!

Loom: 3/8” gauge loom with a minimum of 54 pegs

Yarn: worsted weight [4] yarn

Finished Size: 8” x 8”

Definitions:
p = purl
u = u-knit stitch
yo = “yarn over”. This increases one stitch in the row. Place the working yarn in front of the indicated peg (think of it as laying the “yarn over” the peg). That’s it! Do not work any stitch on this peg at this point. Continue on per the instructions with the next peg. In the “Increases Section” of this pattern, the “yarn over” occurs in the middle of a row and adds one stitch to the row. As such, every stitch that is worked prior to the yarn over must be moved out to the next adjacent, empty peg. For example, if the row says “u2, yo, u to the end”, you would u-knit peg 1 and move over to next adjacent, empty peg. Then u-knit peg 2 and move it to the empty peg beside it. This gives you an empty peg 3 and allows you to “yarn over” peg 3. Then u-knit the remaining stitches.

u2tog = “u-knit 2 together”. This decreases one stitch in the row. In this pattern, the loops on two pegs will be knit together as one to decrease the number of stitches. For example, if you are to u2tog on pegs 2 and 3, move the loop from peg 2 to peg 3. U-knit the two loops on peg 3 as though they were one. Then move the loop from peg 1 in to the now-empty peg 2 and close up the gap.

p2tog = “purl 2 together”. This decreases one stitch in the row. In this pattern, the loops on two pegs will be knit together as one to decrease the number of stitches. For example, if you are to p2tog on pegs 2 and 3, move the loop from peg 2 to peg 3. Purl the two loops on peg 3 as though they were one. Then move the loop from peg 1 in to the now-empty peg 2 and close up the gap.

yo/u2tog = “yarn over, u-knit 2 together”.
This creates an eyelet over 2 pegs.
To do a yo/u2tog, you’ll have loops already on pegs 1 and 2.
Move the loop from peg 1 to peg 2.
Your loom should now have two loops on peg 2 and an empty peg 1.
Place the working yarn in front of the empty peg 1 (this is the “yarn over”); then
u-knit off the two loops that are on peg 2 as though they were one.

yo/p2tog = “yarn over, purl 2 together”.
This creates an eyelet over 2 pegs.
To do a yo/p2tog, you’ll have loops already on pegs 1 and 2.
Move the loop from peg 1 to peg 2.
Your loom should now have two loops on peg 2 and an empty peg 1.
Place the working yarn in front of the empty peg 1 (this is the “yarn over”); then
purl off the two loops that are on peg 2 as though they were one.

bbo = Basic Bind Off
Step 1: E-wrap and knit peg 1.
Step 2: E-wrap and knit peg 2.
Step 3: Move the loop from peg 2 on top of the loop on peg 1. Knit over.
Step 4: Move the new loop from peg 1 to peg 2. (if you are binding off 1 stitch, end here)
Step 5: E-wrap and knit peg 3.
Step 6: Move the loop from peg 3 on top of the loop on peg 2. Knit over. (if you are binding off 2 stitches,
end here)
Step 7: E-wrap and knit peg 4.
Step 8: Move the loop from peg 4 on top of the loop on peg 3. Knit over. (if you are binding off 3 stitches,
end here)
Continue this process until you have bound off the required number of stitches. If you are casting off,
continue this process until you have just one loop left on the loom.
Step 9: Cut the yarn leaving a 3” tail. E-wrap the final peg, knit over and pull the tail end through.

Video Help
No Hook Crochet Cast On: https://youtu.be/m40utEbZ1K0

KNITTING INSTRUCTIONS
Using the No Hook Crochet Cast On method, cast on 4.
Row 1: u4
Row 2: p4
INCREASING SECTION
Row 3: u2, yo, u to the end
Row 4: p2, yo, p to the end
Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until you have stitches on 54 pegs. End with a Row 4.
DECREASING SECTION
Row 5: u1, u2tog, yo/u2tog, u to the end
Row 6: p1, p2tog, yo/p2tog, p to the end
Repeat Rows 7 and 8 until you have stitches on 4 pegs.
Basic Bind Off all stitches.
Weave in all ends.

A-Basin Beanie
https://daynascolesdesigns.etsy.com/listing/582945390

Loom knit this thick, warm, head-hugging beanie and your ears will not get cold! Perfect for a man or a woman. Perfect even if you aren’t skiing at Arapaho Basin (affectionately known as “A-Basin”).

The A-Basin Beanie is knit on any 5/8” gauge round loom (like the 48-peg purple Knifty Knitter loom) and uses approximately 75 yards of a super bulky yarn.

This hat is easy to knit and can be created in just one evening!

The pattern is suitable for a novice loom knitter.

Simple Square Table Scarf
https://daynascolesdesigns.etsy.com/listing/506990067

I created this scarf because I wanted a cute table scarf that would lay flat and whose edges didn’t roll. The result is a table scarf that is knit with the Figure 8 cast on and stitch. The pattern has step by step instructions and a diagram to teach even the novice loom knitter how to cast on and knit in this stitch pattern.

The navy Simple Square Table Scarf was knit with Herrschners Worsted 8 yarn, a worsted weight yarn.

The pattern includes instructions to make whatever size you want….that let’s you design and make your own table runner, coasters, placemats…whatever you can imagine!

Wild Horse Hat
https://daynascolesdesigns.etsy.com/listing/549540070

The Wild Horse Hat is knit on any 3/8” gauge round loom with an even number of pegs….for example, the All N One loom, Knitting Board’s Adjustable Hat Loom, or Knitting Board’s Premium Round loom.

This hat uses a total of 200 yards of a worsted weight (4) yarn: 100 yards for the top color (pink in sample), 50 yards for the brim color (gray in sample), and 50 yards for the center color (white in sample).

The pattern also includes specific instructions for knitting this hat with bulky [5] yarn on a 48-peg 5/8" gauge loom.

The pattern is suitable for an advanced beginner.