Knitting pattern for a reversible potholder or dishcloth "Papaya"

"Papaya" - a knitting pattern for a potholder or dishcloth in summer colors to brighten up your kitchen. It is worked in an aran weight cotton yarn, using an easy textured pattern (written and charted). Knits and purls, that's all you need to know. The stitch pattern is completely reversible, either side looks good. It is suitable for knitting beginners.

If you intend to use it as a potholder, I recommend going down a needle size from what is recommended on your yarn ball band. The fabric needs to be dense to protect your hands from heat. If you intend to use it as a dishcloth, needle size is not so important. Generally speaking a smaller needle size makes textured stitch patterns look neater.

The potholder has a hanging loop that is crocheted. You can leave that away if you don't want it, otherwise you also need a crochet hook.

The sample shown in the pictures was made out of Anchor Style Magicline, a very colorful aran weight cotton yarn. I was told it is not available in Northern America, but any similar cotton yarn will work for the pattern. A small leftover (about 40m or 44yds) will be enough.

If you purchase the pattern, start knitting and (which I don't hope) get to a point where you don't know how to go on, my contact info is in the pattern. I am always happy to help. Please bear in mind that I sometimes need to sleep and don't spend all day on the internet. But I check my mails every day.

Please read below for more pattern details.

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A colorful potholder made in aran weight cotton yarn. It is worked in a pretty textured pattern on small size needles to create a dense and sturdy fabric that will protect your hands from the heat of the oven.

Difficulty level: easy (knit and purl)

Yarn: Anchor Style Magicline (100% cotton, 69m/50g; 76yds/1.76oz), 1 ball. Sample used 40m (44yds).

Needles: 3mm/US 2 1/2. You also need a matching crochet hook.

Notions: yarn needle

Gauge: 20 stitches/36 rows in stitch pattern = 10cm/4in.

Size: 19 x 19cm (7 1/2 x 7 1/2in), easy to adjust in size